Medical Marijuana and Hemp News

Medical Marijuana and Hemp News

Trump Administration Relaxes Federal Medical Cannabis Controls, Offering Significant Tax Relief to Industry

Explore the Trump administration's federal medical cannabis reclassification, moving it from a highly controlled category and offering significant tax rel…

Maine Issues Advisory After Medical Cannabis Found to Contain Unsafe Levels of Mold and Pesticides

A recent advisory from Maine's Office of Cannabis Policy highlights unsafe levels of mold and pesticides in medical cannabis products, prompting a recall.…

West Virginia Supreme Court Examines Medical Cannabis Odor as Probable Cause for Home Searches

The West Virginia Supreme Court is reviewing if medical cannabis odor alone provides probable cause for home searches, impacting legal interpretations for…

Rescheduling to Schedule III Expected to Drive Medical Cannabis Program Enrollment Growth

Medical cannabis program enrollment is expected to surge after Schedule III rescheduling. Learn how tax relief, insurance pathways, and physician engageme…

U.S. Congress Navigates Dual Cannabis Policy Shifts Affecting Industrial Hemp and Marijuana Rescheduling

Explore how U.S. Congressional actions are impacting industrial hemp businesses and the proposed marijuana rescheduling, creating market uncertainty for o…

US Justice Department Reclassifies Medical Cannabis to Schedule III: Implications for Research and Business

Explore the US Justice Department's reclassification of medical cannabis to Schedule III, impacting tax breaks for businesses and easing research restrict…

Industrial Hemp Advocates Discuss Policy, Market Development, and CBD Regulation

HempToday's Kehrt Reyher discusses industrial hemp policy, CBD regulation, and market development. Insights cover legislative efforts, construction applic…

Texas Judge Extends Pause on Smokable Hemp Ban, Citing Irreparable Harm to Industry

A Travis County district judge has extended a temporary injunction, allowing Texas shops to continue selling smokable hemp products until July 27. Learn h…

U.S. House Passes Farm Bill, Omitting Protections for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Industry

The U.S. House passed the Farm Bill, leaving federal rules for hemp-derived cannabinoids unchanged. Learn how this impacts the multi-billion-dollar indust…

Texas Voters Show Overwhelming Support for Medical Cannabis Reforms, Poll Indicates

A new poll reveals 75% of Texas voters support medical cannabis reforms, despite low awareness of the state's Compassionate Use Program. Learn about recen…