A Republican South Carolina state senator says that “medical marijuana is now legal” in the state following the Trump administration’s move to enact federal rescheduling—but a GOP congressman who is running to be the next governor says he has a “problem with marijuana,” calling it a “gateway drug.” State Sen. Tom Davis (R), who has sponsored …
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Chile Is Rethinking Cannabis Possession Laws—And It Might Backfire
Last week, the Chilean Congress advanced an amendment to Law 20,000 that toughens penalties for possession and small-scale trafficking of drugs classified as capable of causing “serious toxic effects or considerable harm to health.” Does cannabis fall under this category? Apparently, yes. This is not the first time the country has found itself caught between two …
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Marijuana Reclassification Explained: What the Trump Administration’s Schedule 3 Move Actually Means
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order moving two categories of marijuana into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act: FDA-approved drug products containing marijuana, and marijuana products regulated under a qualifying state medical marijuana license. The action was announced by the Department of Justice on April 23 and follows a December 18, 2025 executive order …
Where is medical and recreational marijuana legal in the US?
4/20 is just days away, and folks who may want to participate in the unofficial weed holiday should be aware of what products and types of consumption are legal where they live. According to 2025 data from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), medical marijuana is legal in 40 states and recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states and Washington, …
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Japan Cracks Down on CBN: The End of a Cannabis ‘Gray Area’
Japan is once again tightening its stance on cannabis-derived compounds. This time, the focus is on cannabinol (CBN), a cannabinoid less well-known than THC or CBD, but one that is increasingly found in products aimed at relaxation and sleep support. The decision, reported by International CBC, marks a new chapter in the Asian country’s regulation, which has been …
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Inside DC’s Political Cannabis Culture | The Great American Dispensary Tour Ep.3
This episode of The Great American Dispensary Tour docuseries takes us to Washington, DC. Host Kyle Sherman explores one of the most complex cannabis markets in America — where voters legalized possession, Congress blocks adult-use sales, and growers operate just miles from the White House. From women-owned dispensaries and community-driven retail spaces to edible kitchens …
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7 States That Could Still Legalize Cannabis in 2026
The race is still on for seven state cannabis legalization hopefuls in 2026, with legislative and signature-gathering deadlines more quickly approaching for some than others. Idaho activists, for instance, are up against a May 1 clock to collect 70,725 valid signatures for a medical cannabis legalization initiative to land on the November ballot, and the numbers …
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President Trump Expected to Sign Executive Order Creating Cannabis Descheduling Commission This Summer
President Trump is planning to sign an executive order this summer creating a federal commission to study the descheduling of marijuana, according to two sources who spoke with The Marijuana Herald. The move is expected to be made ahead of the November midterms. https://themarijuanaherald.com/2026/03/trump-cannabis-descheduling/?utm_source=aigeon
Which States Are Most Likely To Legalize Marijuana In 2026?
At the start of another new year, advocates and lawmakers are again eyeing recreational and medical marijuana legalization opportunities in states across the country. This time, however, the momentum for cannabis reform at the local level comes amid a pending federal rescheduling process. Nearly half of the states in the U.S. have enacted adult-use legalization, …
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Texas set to ban smokable cannabis as soon as Jan. 25
Smokable cannabis products sold legally across Texas could disappear by the end of the month under proposed state rules that would redefine how THC is measured and dramatically raise costs for hemp businesses. The Texas Department of State Health Services has drafted sweeping new regulations for the hemp industry, including child-resistant packaging, stronger warning labels, expanded testing, …
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