MEDICAL MARIJUANA

DOJ Reclassifies Medical Marijuana in ‘Historic’ Policy Shift 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 28, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice has ordered looser federal regulation of state-legal medical marijuana, in what advocates are calling a “historic” shift in federal drug policy. Under an order signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, many cannabis products will move from Schedule I, the government’s strictest drug category, to Schedule III, aligning them with
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New Study Finds Medical Cannabis May Replace Opioids and Other Prescriptions 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 21, 2026
A new survey of more than 3,500 patients suggests medical cannabis could significantly reduce reliance on traditional prescription drugs, including opioids, sleeping aids and antidepressants. The study, conducted by German telehealth firm Bloomwell, found patients reduced their use of medications by an average of 84.5 percent after starting medical marijuana, with nearly 59 percent stopping
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House Rejects Medical Marijuana Testing Bill, Leaving Future Oversight in Limbo 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 13, 2026
House Rejects Medical Marijuana Testing Bill, Leaving Future Oversight in Limbo Maine’s push to tighten oversight of its medical marijuana market has stalled after the House overwhelmingly rejected a key testing and tracking bill, LD 1847. The proposal, authored by Rep. Anne Graham, D-Newport, would have required batch testing and product tracking for medical cannabis,
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Texas Adds Three Conditional Licensees as Medical Cannabis Program Grows 0

Texas Adds Three Conditional Licensees as Medical Cannabis Program Grows Texas is moving to expand its tightly regulated medical cannabis market, with three additional businesses advancing in the state licensing process. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced it has entered Phase II of the Texas Compassionate Use Program expansion, conditionally selecting GTI Texas LLC

Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Protections For Doctors Recommending Medical Cannabis 0

medical cannabis, marking a cautious but significant shift in the state’s long-running marijuana debate. Legislative Bill 933, sponsored by Sen. John Cavanaugh, cleared its first hurdle in a 30–7 vote and would bar criminal, civil or disciplinary penalties solely for issuing a written recommendation when a provider believes cannabis benefits outweigh risks. Amendments adopted with

Spring 2026 Cannabis: Terps Turn Up the Heat 0

Spring 2026 may be rough on drivers, but cannabis fans are cruising into the season with a fresh wave of buzzy flower. A new guide from Leafly highlights a dozen expressive strains defined by bright fruit notes, tropical profiles, and classic gas-forward funk, tailored to different regions across the United States. The lineup spans all-day