Cannabis In Politics

A coalition of cannabis operators and investors, including some of the nation’s largest multistate operators, has taken legal action against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. They argue that the federal government has no legitimate basis for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) within state-regulated, intrastate cannabis operations. The lawsuit’s central aim is to prevent the […]

A Texas appeals court has upheld a temporary injunction against the state’s ban on delta-8 THC. This decision marks a win for a coalition of businesses and consumers who have been challenging the ban’s legitimacy. The temporary injunction was initially issued in response to enforcement actions taken by the Texas Department of State Health Services

Mississippi’s cannabis industry regulations are undergoing significant revisions, with the state’s Department of Health releasing a 202-page document outlining proposed changes to the existing rules. These modifications have been made available for industry comments and public feedback until October 2, as reported by The National Law Review. These changes come after months of discussions and

In a move that has ignited debates over federal cannabis policy, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) introduced the Stop Pot Act last week, a legislation proposal with the potential to impact states and tribes that have legalized adult cannabis use. Under this act, states and tribes allowing or having already legalized adult-use cannabis would face

The Biden administration has made a notable statement regarding its stance on cannabis legalization. During a briefing on Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre conveyed the administration’s support for the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. This announcement comes just days after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an unprecedented

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially recommended reclassifying cannabis from its current Schedule I status to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This historic recommendation comes nearly a year after President Joe Biden tasked his Secretary of Health and Human Services and U.S. Attorney General with reviewing

In recent news, a Missouri-based medical cannabis company, Delta Extraction, LLC, found itself in a challenging situation as it lost its bid to halt a significant product recall. Last month, the company faced the recall of nearly 63,000 cannabis products, a decision made by the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). The recall was initiated

The U.S. Census Bureau is modernizing its approach to data collection by acknowledging the presence of the cannabis economy in its 2022 Economic Census. The evolving business landscape prompts the inclusion of options for companies to self-identify as part of the cannabis industry, signaling a significant step towards recognizing and measuring marijuana-related economic activity. Traditionally

The landscape of Connecticut’s cannabis industry is experiencing a significant shift towards greater worker empowerment and fair labor practices. Recent developments reveal a growing trend of employees at cannabis cultivation facilities recognizing the value of joining unions to secure their rights and voice in the workplace. In a landmark move, workers at CTPharma, the state’s

In recent years, the perception of cannabis has undergone a significant transformation, with an increasing number of states legalizing its medical and recreational use. The sports industry is not immune to this shift, and the NBA, in particular, has taken progressive steps towards embracing cannabis. One influential player, NBA All-Star Kevin Durant, played a pivotal