{"id":85645,"date":"2026-03-18T02:11:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/new-congressional-cannabis-rescheduling-report-newsletter-march-18-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T19:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T03:46:04","slug":"new-congressional-cannabis-rescheduling-report-newsletter-march-18-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/new-congressional-cannabis-rescheduling-report-newsletter-march-18-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New congressional cannabis rescheduling report (Newsletter: March 18, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

CA gov\u2019s marijuana legalization post; CO cannabis tax increase?; OH hemp THC lawsuit; SD psilocybin; RI hemp THC drinks<\/em><\/p>\n

Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to receive Marijuana Moment\u2019s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It\u2019s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day.<\/p>\n

(function() {
\n\twindow.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || {
\n\t\tlisteners: [],
\n\t\tforms: {
\n\t\t\ton: function(evt, cb) {
\n\t\t\t\twindow.mc4wp.listeners.push(
\n\t\t\t\t\t{
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tevent : evt,
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcallback: cb
\n\t\t\t\t\t}
\n\t\t\t\t);
\n\t\t\t}
\n\t\t}
\n\t}
\n})();
\n<\/p>\n

Get our daily newsletter. <\/p>\n


\n\t


\n <\/p>\n


\n\t \n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n

Your good deed for the day:<\/b> donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Support our work at <\/span>https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Congressional Research Service published an updated report on the federal-state marijuana conflict<\/span><\/a>, removing language from an earlier version that had said it is \u201clikely\u201d federal officials \u201cwill move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared that \u201ccannabis is now legal\u201d<\/span><\/a> in a satirical social media post after President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to the California Democrat as \u201cpresident of the United States.\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Colorado legislature\u2019s Capital Development Committee is recommending the rejection of a bill that would put a measure on the state\u2019s November ballot asking voters to increase marijuana and alcohol taxes<\/span><\/a> to support mental health treatment.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) signed a bill to legalize a synthetic form of psilocybin<\/span><\/a> if the psychedelic is federally approved.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Ohio officials filed a brief defending Gov. Mike DeWine\u2019s (R) veto of a provision that would have allowed sales of hemp THC drinks through the end of the year<\/span><\/a> in response to a lawsuit from brewers.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission is recommending that lawmakers pass a bill to ban the sale of hemp THC beverages<\/span><\/a> in bars and restaurants with liquor licenses.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight<\/span><\/a> will hold a <\/span>hearing<\/span><\/a> about U.S. military strikes against suspected drug boats on Wednesday.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>The House bill to <\/span>create psychedelic therapy centers of excellence<\/span><\/a> got one new cosponsor for a total of 24.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\/ STATES<\/b>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>South Carolina\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Senate majority leader said he is \u201chopeful\u201d lawmakers can pass legislation to regulate hemp THC products.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>A <\/span>Pennsylvania<\/span><\/a> senator tweeted about legislation to restrict hemp products, saying, \u201cProtecting consumers and closing loopholes is just common sense.\u00a0 That\u2019s why we aligned Pennsylvania law with new federal standards and give law enforcement the clarity they need to remove these harmful products from the marketplace.\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>A <\/span>Texas<\/span><\/a> representative tweeted, \u201cLet\u2019s treat THC like alcohol. Regulate it. Test it. Let Veterans use it rather than opioids. Let businesses that are currently prospering continue to prosper. We don\u2019t need a nanny state. We need adults to be treated like adults.\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/a> regulators adopted changes to medical cannabis rules.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Vermont<\/span><\/a> regulators sent guidance on acceptable forms of ID for verifying the ages of customers purchasing marijuana.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> regulators issued guidance on cannabis vaporizer expiration dates.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Massachusetts<\/span><\/a> officials awarded $28.8 million to support marijuana businesses through the Cannabis Social Equity Grant Program.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>California<\/span><\/a> regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>New York<\/span><\/a> regulators will <\/span>host<\/span><\/a> a series of listening <\/span>sessions<\/span><\/a> about cannabis rules next month.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2014
\nMarijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills<\/a> in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters<\/a> pledging at least $25\/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don\u2019t miss any developments.<\/strong>
\n\"\"<\/a>
\nLearn more about our marijuana bill tracker<\/a> and become a supporter on Patreon<\/a> to get access.
\n\u2014<\/strong>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>A <\/span>German<\/span><\/a> lawmaker criticized the lack of approvals for local marijuana sales pilot trials.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>A study found that \u201ccannabis use was not linked to longitudinal <\/span>cognitive decline or dementia<\/span><\/a> risk.\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>A study of mice found that \u201ccannabidiol attenuates <\/span>methamphetamine-induced psychosis<\/span><\/a> via anti-oxidative stress.\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Vireo Growth Inc.<\/span><\/a> reported quarterly revenue of $104.5 million and a net loss and comprehensive loss of $20.4 million.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.<\/span><\/a> resolved pending litigation with PharmaCann Inc.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure to\u00a0subscribe<\/a> to get Marijuana Moment\u2019s daily dispatch in your inbox.<\/strong><\/p>\n

(function() {
\n\twindow.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || {
\n\t\tlisteners: [],
\n\t\tforms: {
\n\t\t\ton: function(evt, cb) {
\n\t\t\t\twindow.mc4wp.listeners.push(
\n\t\t\t\t\t{
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tevent : evt,
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcallback: cb
\n\t\t\t\t\t}
\n\t\t\t\t);
\n\t\t\t}
\n\t\t}
\n\t}
\n})();
\n<\/p>\n

Get our daily newsletter. <\/p>\n


\n\t


\n <\/p>\n


\n\t \n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

The post New congressional cannabis rescheduling report (Newsletter: March 18, 2026)<\/a> appeared first on Marijuana Moment<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\n
\nRead More: New congressional cannabis rescheduling report (Newsletter: March 18, 2026)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CA gov\u2019s marijuana legalization post; CO cannabis tax increase?; OH hemp THC lawsuit; SD psilocybin; RI hemp THC drinks Subscribe\u00a0to receive Marijuana Moment\u2019s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It\u2019s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() { window.mc4wp =Continue Reading<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":459,"featured_media":85646,"comment_status":"false","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15451],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85645"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/459"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85645"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85645\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":85647,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85645\/revisions\/85647"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85645"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85645"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85645"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}