Medical Marijuana and Hemp News

Medical Marijuana and Hemp News

Bipartisan Congressional Effort Seeks to Codify Psychedelic Research Streamlining into Law

Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers are working to codify former President Trump's executive order, aiming to permanently streamline psychedelic research and access…

Florida Medical Cannabis Program Registers Over 925,000 Patients Amidst In-Person Certification Requirement

Explore the growth of Florida's medical cannabis program, now serving over 925,000 patients, and understand the in-person certification process and market…

Alabama Medical Cannabis Patients Await Dispensary Access Despite Holding Registry Cards

Alabama medical cannabis patients, including approximately 200 cardholders, face continued delays in accessing products as licensed dispensaries remain un…

San Antonio Firefighter’s Termination Over Medical Cannabis Prescription Prompts Union Legal Challenge

A San Antonio firefighter's termination for using a medical cannabis prescription under Texas' Compassionate Use Program has sparked a union legal challen…

Cresco Labs Secures Medical Cannabis Facility DEA Registrations Following Federal Rescheduling

Cresco Labs has registered its medical cannabis facilities with the DEA, a direct result of federal rescheduling to Schedule III. Learn what these DEA reg…

Senator Cruz Details Uphill Path to Prevent Federal Hemp THC Product Ban This Year

Senator Ted Cruz details the challenging path to prevent the federal hemp THC product ban from taking effect this year, impacting a multi-billion dollar i…

State Hemp Policy Updates: Delaware, Illinois, Nebraska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia Address Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Explore the latest state hemp policy updates across Delaware, Illinois, Nebraska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, detailing proposed regulations o…

New Jersey Economic Development Authority Reports US$5 Million Available in Cannabis Business Grants

New Jersey's NJEDA offers US$5M in cannabis business grants. Licensed operators can secure US$75K reimbursements for compliance costs, supporting industry…

Illinois Lawmakers Advance Hemp-Derived Product Regulation and Cannabis Industry Reforms

Illinois lawmakers are advancing HB 5784 and SB 20, proposing new hemp-derived product regulation. Understand the impact on CBD markets and medical cannab…

Federal Reclassification Prompts TSA Guidance Update for Medical Cannabis Travel, But Ambiguity Remains

Explore the implications of federal medical cannabis reclassification on air travel. The TSA has updated its guidance, but legal experts warn of persisten…