Medical Cannabis Potentially Heading to Idaho Ballots as Deadline Approaches
Supporters of a medical cannabis initiative in Idaho are working diligently as they approach the April 30 deadline for submitting signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office. The momentum behind the campaign is gaining speed, leading to discussions about the implications of legalizing medical marijuana in the state. Submission of Signatures and Qualified Measures The […]
House Approves Bill to Eliminate THC Limits on Cannabis Products, Paving the Way for Industry Growth
A bill revamping regulations around the cannabis market passed the House of Representatives on Monday night, sparking debate among lawmakers regarding the implications of modifying important sales restrictions. Some view these changes as necessary adaptations for a growing industry, while others express concerns over potential risks associated with loosening regulations. Modernizing Cannabis Regulations Rep. Roland […]
Studies Highlight Significant Risks of Cannabis Use While Driving
Researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health (CSPH) are investigating the effects of cannabis use on driving performance. Utilizing a driving simulator that mimics real-life scenarios, they assess how participants drive before and after consuming cannabis products, specifically those containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component that influences perception, coordination, and reaction times. Ashley […]
Rob Sand’s Plan to Legalize, Tax, and Regulate Adult-use Cannabis
Iowa is facing a budget crisis to the tune of $1.4 billion. A common-sense way to help address that would be to fully legalize adult-use cannabis in Iowa. Right now, Iowans are driving over the border to purchase regulated, taxed cannabis in our neighboring states. Iowa taxpayers are spending their money in Illinois, Missouri, and […]
CU Boulder Research Reveals Six Key Insights on Cannabis Impact and Use
It’s Cannabis Awareness Month, and the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) has emerged as a leader in advancing the scientific understanding of Cannabis sativa. In 2017, researchers at the Center for Health & Neuroscience, Genes & Environment (CUChange) launched the nation’s first mobile laboratory, known as the Cannavan, dedicated to studying the plant’s real-time […]
Cannabis Entrepreneur Reenters Pennsylvania Market, Aiming to Boost Local Industry
Cannabis entrepreneur Gabe Perlow has re-entered the Pennsylvania market at a time when it remains challenging due to the state’s stringent regulations on industry operators. Perlow previously established himself in the market as a pioneer in 2017. New Developments in Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Industry Meredith Buettner Schneider, executive director of the Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition, states that […]
Republicans are turning against legal marijuana
Photo by Joel Muniz on Unsplash. Today is 4/20, the holiday dedicated to cannabis culture and consumption. Four years ago on this date, I wrote a piece for FiveThirtyEight about how congressional Republicans’ widespread opposition to a 2022 bill decriminalizing marijuana was increasingly out of step with the views of their constituents. Not only was […]
Trump’s Psychedelics Executive Order: Implications for Cannabis Legalization and Reform
Advocates gathered for a news conference focused on the “impact of incarcerating those charged with marijuana-related offenses” and discussing policy reform outside the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2026. This event underscores the ongoing conversations around cannabis legislation, particularly in the context of Mississippi’s growing cannabis industry. Executive Order on Psychedelics A recent executive order […]
Youth Cannabis Use Declines Further in 2025, Signaling Positive Trend in Public Health
Health Officials Encourage Early Cannabis Conversations Among Youth In Minnesota, the ongoing conversation about cannabis use among youth is becoming increasingly vital, with recent data showing significant trends in student behavior. According to the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey, 96% of students reported not using cannabis in the past month, reflecting a steady decline in youth […]
Cannabis Policy in 2026: Navigating Setbacks, Rollbacks, and Regulatory Roadblocks
For over a decade, cannabis policy in the United States has progressed towards legalization. Following the landmark legalization of adult-use cannabis in Colorado and Washington in 2012, numerous states have embraced regulated cannabis markets. Currently, 40 states have legalized medical and/or recreational cannabis, with strong support among Americans for cannabis legalization in both forms. Potential […]
On 4/20, Pennsylvania Democrats hear testimony on marijuana legalization, clean slate laws • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Stephanie Shepard, executive director of the Last Prisoner Project, served nine years of a ten-year sentence, before returning to a community with a shifting attitude toward the substance at the heart of her conspiracy to distribute marijuana conviction. Cannabis, she said, has grown into a massive industry, though many of the people benefitting from it […]
Ballot question could shut down recreational marijuana shops in Mass
April 20, 2026Updated April 22, 2026, 11:17 a.m. ET After starting as a long shot, a ballot proposal to roll back marijuana legalization in the state was certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office by the Jan. 7 deadline. In addition to Massachusetts, Maine and Arizona are also looking to advance ballot questions that […]