Cannabis In Politics

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

Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing process faces controversy as a medical cannabis business applicant accuses the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) of erasing crucial meeting recordings pertinent to its lawsuit against the agency. The ongoing lawsuit, involving multiple companies, adds to the state’s cannabis licensing challenges and raises concerns over evidence preservation. Alabama Always LLC, along

A bill aimed at legalizing medical marijuana in North Carolina is unlikely to move forward during this legislative session, according to top Republican House lawmakers. House Speaker Tim Moore stated that the bill lacks sufficient support from the majority of the Republican caucus, a requirement to bring it to the floor for consideration. Although Moore

Regina LaBelle, a former acting White House drug czar, has praised Portugal’s approach to drug decriminalization and called for the United States to learn from its success. In an op-ed published in The Hill, LaBelle emphasized the need to treat addiction as a public health issue and adopt harm reduction strategies. Portugal’s groundbreaking drug policy

In a significant move, Pennsylvania has unveiled a bipartisan bill to legalize cannabis for adults, which encompasses possession, retail sales, and expungement provisions for nonviolent cannabis charges. The bill, introduced by Democratic Senator Sharif Street and Republican Senator Dan Laughlin, aims to address social equity, generate tax revenue, and prioritize community needs. The bill’s introduction