Earlier today, the AP confirmed through a number of close sources that the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning to remove medical cannabis from the list of Schedule I drugs and reclassify it as a Schedule III drug. This landmark decision follows the advice given by the federalContinue Reading
Learn about MITA—Arizona’s cannabis industry trade association. Education & advocacy drive this dynamic network of professionals. The post MITA leads cannabis industry advancements with education & advocacy appeared first on Leafly. Read More: MITA leads cannabis industry advancements with education & advocacyContinue Reading
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says that while the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) reported decision to propose marijuana rescheduling is a “historic step forward,” he remains “strongly committed” to advancing cannabis banking and legalization legislation this session. As DEA prepares to formally initial rulemaking to move cannabis from ScheduleContinue Reading
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) decision to reschedule marijuana is being met with relief, elation, commendations—and criticism from advocates who have been quick to point out that the modest reform does not mean cannabis will be federally legalized or that President Joe Biden’s campaign pledge to at least decriminalize willContinue Reading
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is again lashing out at marijuana legalization as voters prepare to decide on a ballot initiative in November, warning that the reform would negatively impact quality of life in the state. The governor, who has mocked legalization repeatedly in a series of recent comments, signaledContinue Reading
The federal war on marijuana has entered the end game. The post History: DEA agrees to move marijuana to Schedule III appeared first on Leafly. Read More: History: DEA agrees to move marijuana to Schedule IIIContinue Reading
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made a historic decision—agreeing with the top federal health agency and proposing to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The decision comes more than 50 years after cannabis was first listed as a strictly prohibited drug,Continue Reading
“Governor Youngkin’s failure to act allows an already thriving illegal cannabis market to persist, fueling criminal activity and endangering our communities.” By Michael Chun, Capital News Service Three years, four sessions and one veto since the first legislative attempt, Virginia still does not have a recreational cannabis market. Potential investorsContinue Reading
A division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced it will hold an open meeting this summer to discuss the use of cannabis components to treat pain, with a special focus on minor cannabinoids and terpenes found in marijuana. The June 4 meeting of the National Center forContinue Reading
Republican Support for the SAFER Banking Act Image Cannabis News April 30, 2024 SAFER Banking Act Gains Momentum with Republican Support. Rep. Hill reaffirms longstanding commitment to the SAFER Banking Act. Rep. Mace calls on Schumer to advance the SAFER Banking Act. Increasing bipartisan willingness boosts Cannabis banking bill prospects.Continue Reading
