Cannabis In Politics

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed emergency regulations to halt the sale of hemp-derived THC products in the state. The new rules, introduced by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), would mandate that all hemp products sold in California contain “no detectable amount of total THC”—including popular compounds like delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, and over […]

The Kind Idaho campaign has halted its attempt to legalize medical cannabis for this year’s ballot, citing an insufficient number of signatures. The campaign has announced plans to push for a new initiative in 2026, focusing on noncommercial cannabis use and prioritizing personal freedom over a regulated marketplace. Joe Evans, campaign treasurer, indicated that the

A federal judge in Wyoming dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on intoxicating hemp products, according to a report by WyoFile. The ruling, issued by Judge Kelly Rankin, dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the lawsuit cannot be refiled in the court. Despite this setback, the plaintiffs, a group of hemp businesses, have already

As U.S. Congress continues to sidestep a unified approach to cannabis laws, c remains a stronghold of prohibition, despite the growing trend toward legalization in neighboring states. Selders, a Prairie Village City Council member, has struggled to convince local officials to decriminalize cannabis in her area of Johnson County. This frustration led her to form

Ukraine’s medical cannabis legalization policy officially took effect on Friday, August 16, according to a report by the Kyiv Independent. This significant policy shift comes as Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russia, which has been waging war against its neighbor for more than two years. The new policy allows military veterans suffering from post-traumatic

In a historic move, Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic nominee, has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. This marks the first time that both candidates on a presidential ticket openly support marijuana legalization. Governor Walz has consistently championed cannabis reform throughout his career. As governor, he signed a comprehensive legalization

Advocates for expanding Arkansas’s medical cannabis program have been granted additional time to collect signatures after submitting more than 108,500 signatures, of which 85% were deemed valid. Despite this, the total number of valid signatures was insufficient to secure a spot on the November ballot, according to the Arkansas Advocate. Under Arkansas law, ballot campaigns

Dallas, Texas officials have confirmed that the advocacy group Ground Game Texas collected sufficient valid signatures to place a marijuana decriminalization measure on the November ballot. The city secretary validated nearly 50,000 petitions submitted by the organization, paving the way for voters to decide on the proposed reform. The initiative aims to decriminalize the possession

At last week’s Republican National Committee conference, Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) made it clear that he would prioritize his stance on public health over any potential political benefits or drawbacks of rolling back the Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling move. “I don’t care whether it’s good for the party or not. I don’t care. It’s not

Advocates with Arkansans for Patient Access (APA) have submitted more than 111,000 signatures in support of placing an initiative to expand Arkansas’s medical cannabis program on the November ballot, according to a report by 5NEWS. If approved by voters, the ballot initiative would allow registered patients to cultivate medical cannabis at home. It would also