Category: Cannabis News

All the latest marijuana news, including what’s new in cannabis legalization, politics, products, health, lifestyle tips, education, and more.

May 26
Anti-Cannabis Group Gears Up Against Federal Rescheduling Effort

Following the recent announcement from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) about the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which allows for some medical use, a prominent anti-cannabis group…

May 26
Hemp Clothing Market Projected to Reach $23 Billion by 2031, Finds Report

The hemp clothing industry is experiencing a resurgence, emerging as a key player in the textile sector due to its sustainability and eco-friendly attributes, according to recent research. A press release…

May 25
Connecticut House Passes Legislation for Hemp Product Regulation

Connecticut’s House of Representatives has greenlit a bill aimed at regulating ingestible hemp products, emphasizing the necessity of safeguarding the public from potential adverse effects of hemp-derived cannabinoids. House Bill 5150…

May 25
Cannabis Community and Investors Respond to DEA’s Decision to Reschedule

Cannabis advocates, industry leaders, and investors are celebrating the recent decision by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reschedule marijuana under federal drug laws. This development has sparked enthusiasm nationwide and…

May 24
Georgia Governor Signs Bill to Establish Hemp Licensing Requirements

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, signed a significant legislative package on Tuesday, aimed at bolstering the state’s agricultural sector and enhancing security against foreign threats. This package is described by…

May 24
Ohio GOP Lawmakers Debate Adult-Use Marijuana Priorities, Target June for Regulation Approval

In November 2023, Ohio became the 24th state to legalize adult-use cannabis with the approval of Issue 2 by state voters. However, the path to fully implementing the law has been…

May 23
New Mexico Governor Criticizes Homeland Security Secretary’s Response to Cannabis Seizures

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed strong dissatisfaction with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of cannabis seizures from licensed marijuana businesses in the state. During a…

May 23
DEA Plans Historic Move to Reclassify Cannabis as Schedule III, Report Suggests

In a groundbreaking shift, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), under the Biden administration, is set to reclassify cannabis to Schedule III, recognizing its medical benefits, according to an Associated Press…

May 22
Santa Barbara County Initiates Study to Tackle Cannabis Odor Issues

Communities near cannabis cultivation operations often grapple with the issue of odor, and Santa Barbara is no exception. On April 23, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors met to discuss…

May 22
Kansas Medical Cannabis Proposal Stalls for 2024

Efforts to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas have hit a dead end for 2024, as the state Senate blocked a motion to bring the proposal to the floor for debate. If…