Cannabis Legalization

When President Joe Biden announced his administration was moving marijuana to Schedule III, he didn’t highlight potential tax savings for companies like Curaleaf, which could save over $150 million in taxes this year. Instead, he framed the move as a racial justice policy, calling it “an important move towards reversing long-standing inequities,” despite a lack […]

For years, the New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved cannabis legalization measures only to see them fail in the state Senate. This month, for the first time, the Senate passed a legalization bill, and Governor Chris Sununu is on board. Advocates are now urging the House not to let this opportunity slip away. Sponsored

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has officially signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CfPPA), legalizing the possession and cultivation of marijuana for adults. The landmark decision comes just one day before national elections, following years of legislative efforts and a 2018 Constitutional Court ruling that deemed the prohibition of cannabis possession and cultivation

Lawmakers in the Delaware House Economic Development, Banking, Insurance, and Commerce Committee last week advanced a proposal that would launch adult-use cannabis sales early in the state by allowing medical dispensaries to begin serving anyone aged 21 or older, WHYY reports. Sponsored by state Rep. Ed Osienski (D), House Bill 408 would let the state’s

The U.S. market for delta-8 THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids is at risk of a federal ban following the approval of a new amendment by House lawmakers. According to The Hill, this amendment is part of the federal Farm Bill and aims to restrict intoxicating hemp products. The amendment, proposed by Illinois Republican Rep. Mary

California advocates for the legalization of psychedelics are exploring a potential state ballot measure for 2026 that would legalize the use of substances like psilocybin and MDMA, according to a report by KQED. This consideration comes after recent legislative efforts to legalize psychedelic treatment centers, spearheaded by State Senator Scott Weiner (D), failed to pass.

In a recent hearing before the House Education and the Workforce Committee, Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon expressed her support for the federal rescheduling of marijuana while urging caution against broader drug decriminalization efforts. Chavez-DeRemer commended the decision to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) as

Nebraska activists are celebrating a significant milestone in their efforts to legalize medical marijuana, announcing that they have met a crucial signature gathering requirement to qualify a pair of legalization initiatives for the state’s November ballot. In an email sent to supporters, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) declared that they have successfully collected valid petitions

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office views the Biden administration’s move to reschedule marijuana as a potential boon for the state’s legalization efforts, according to a spokesperson. Although the federal rescheduling wouldn’t legalize cannabis, it could provide momentum for state-level reforms. Shapiro, who proposed legalization in his budget request earlier this year, aims to establish a

In an effort to advance cannabis legalization in Florida, veterans are stepping into the spotlight. Smart and Safe Florida, the organization behind Amendment 3, is actively engaging veterans to rally support for the reform. With the aim of raising awareness about the benefits of cannabis, especially for veterans grappling with PTSD and chronic pain, the