Department of Justice officially reschedules marijuana: What truckers need to know
The Department of Justice on Thursday officially rescheduled state-licensed marijuana from Schedule I, reserved for dangerous drugs without medical use, to Schedule III, opening up pathways for the drug to be used in more medical research. “Americans deserve access to the best medical treatments and research infrastructure in the world,” President Donald Trump said in […]
Cannabis Has Been Rescheduled to Schedule III. Don’t Call It Legalization.
UPDATE, 8:45 AM ET, April 23, 2026: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially signed an order rescheduling FDA-approved marijuana products and state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. Story updated below with full details. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has signed an order rescheduling FDA-approved marijuana products and state-licensed medical marijuana from […]
Recreational Marijuana | Procs, Cons, Arguments, & Controversy
Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask Anything More than half of American adults have tried marijuana, despite the drug being illegal under federal law. Recreational marijuana, also known as adult-use marijuana, was first legalized in the United States in Colorado and Washington in 2012 and is now legal in Washington, D.C., and 24 U.S. states. [43] Terminology Pot. […]
Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Amendments To Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill
Virginia lawmakers on Wednesday voted to reject the governor’s amendments to legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales, risking a potential veto as the original proposal heads back to her desk for reconsideration. In a voice vote, the House of Delegates declined to consider Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) suggested changes to the cannabis measure as part […]
Wisconsin Democrats use 4/20 to push for marijuana legalization | Wisconsin
(The Center Square) – There was lots of pot talk on social media in Wisconsin on Monday. A number of Democrats, including two of the leading candidates for governor, took to X to push for legal marijuana on 4/20. “It’s about time Wisconsin legalizes marijuana. Illinois got $36 million dollars in tax revenue from Wisconsinites in […]
Consultants Support Delaware’s Social Equity Cannabis Applicants in Pursuit of Opportunities
Predatory Contracts in the Cannabis Industry After signing with Cannabis Business Advisors in September 2024, Lacy reported that the consultants effectively took control of communications with the state regarding her conditional licenses, leaving her uninformed about critical developments. Emails reviewed by WHYY News indicate that Danielle Popov served as the primary contact for the Office […]
Teen Marijuana Use Is Lower Now Than Before Legalization, Government Study From Minnesota Officials Shows
Despite concerns from marijuana legalization opponents who claimed the policy would lead to skyrocketing use by teens, cannabis consumption by middle and high school students in Minnesota is lower now than it has ever been over the past decade, according to newly published state data. “There continues to be a steady decline in youth cannabis […]
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Plans to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, Regulate Hemp Products
Iowa’s 2026 governor’s race is now considered a toss-up, and the lone Democratic candidate pulled back the curtain on his plans to legalize adult-use cannabis and regulate cannabinoid hemp products. Rob Sand, who has served as Iowa’s state auditor since 2019 – he was the only Democrat to win a statewide election race in 2022 […]
Sponsors Of Virginia Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill Ask Colleagues To Reject Governor’s Amendments, Risking A Veto
The sponsors of Virginia bills to legalize recreational marijuana sales are recommending that fellow lawmakers vote to reject the governor’s proposed amendments to the legislation this week. Last week, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) suggested changes to the cannabis commerce legalization measure—including delaying the start date for sales by six months, increasing taxes and instituting new […]
Congress Has The Votes To Pass Federal Marijuana Reform, Top House Democrat Says
The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representative says there is enough support within the body to pass comprehensive federal marijuana reform—if only Republican leaders would allow a vote. “I’ve consistently supported the rescheduling of marijuana,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said on Monday, which was also the unofficial cannabis holiday 4/20. “It […]
Congress wants federal study of state cannabis laws (Newsletter: April 21, 2026)
Politicians & brands mark 4/20; MA gov signs marijuana bill; PA legalization; DE medical cannabis bill; Woody Harrelson & Bill Maher talk marijuana Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment […]
A Decade After Legalization, San Diego’s Cannabis Culture Adapts and Thrives
April 20, known as 4/20, signifies a pivotal moment for cannabis culture in California, marking a decade of legal recreational marijuana use while San Diego celebrates the first anniversary of its sole cannabis lounge. These developments reflect broader trends in the cannabis industry, particularly in light of recent legislative changes. The Evolution of Cannabis Legislation […]