MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Cannabis Reform in Flux: 2026 Brings Fresh Uncertainty to U.S. Weed Laws 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- January 30, 2026
As President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order to reschedule cannabis moves forward, America’s $32 billion marijuana industry faces both promise and peril. The order directs the Attorney General to downgrade marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III substance—an administrative shift that could unlock major tax relief but still fall short of full legalization. Meanwhile,
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Hawaiʻi Dispensary Owners Urge Action on Cannabis Legalization 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- January 20, 2026
Hawaiʻi could soon join the growing list of states allowing recreational cannabis, as a proposed constitutional amendment by Rep. David Tarnas may put the issue before voters this November. Currently operating under a medical-only framework, dispensary owners say the state’s system no longer reflects modern realities. TY Cheng of Aloha Green Apothecary criticized lawmakers for
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The Ongoing Divide Over Medical Cannabis: Science vs. Lived Experience 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- January 13, 2026
As the debate over medical cannabis intensifies, physicians and patients continue to wrestle with how best to approach treatment. Some patients claim marijuana offers relief from chronic pain, anxiety, and other persistent conditions, while many doctors urge a cautious approach grounded in scientific evidence. The discussion reflects a broader tension between anecdotal experience and data-driven
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Oklahoma Law Now Treats Marijuana Like Alcohol in Vehicles 0

Oklahoma drivers are facing stricter rules under a new law equating marijuana use in vehicles to alcohol consumption. Effective November 1, the measure makes it illegal for anyone — driver or passenger — to use marijuana inside a vehicle. According to Lt. Mark Southall of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, drivers can be held responsible if

After years of delays, Alabama has approved its first medical cannabis business licenses, signaling a major shift in the state’s approach to marijuana policy. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission granted licenses to four companies — RJK Holdings, CCS of Alabama, GP6 Wellness, and Yellowhammer Medical Dispensaries — paving the way for as many as 12

Florida Senator Proposes to Legalize Home Growing for Medical Marijuana Patients 0

Florida Senator Carlos Smith (D) has introduced legislation that would allow registered medical marijuana patients to cultivate cannabis at home, marking a major step toward expanding patient rights in the state’s cannabis program. Under the proposal, qualified patients aged 21 or older could grow up to six flowering plants for personal, therapeutic use, with seeds