MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Rescheduling Marijuana: Three Paths, High Stakes 0

Medical marijuana in the U.S. is at a crossroads as federal officials move to shift it from the tightly restricted Schedule I category toward Schedule III, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in December 2025 and a process begun under President Joe Biden in 2022. This change could ease research barriers and

Marijuana Legalization Edges Closer to U.S. Mainstream 0

Once criminalized nationwide by the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, cannabis is now legal in some form across most U.S. states, with many authorizing medical use and a growing cohort permitting recreational sales. Yet federal law still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, creating a clash between Washington and

Cannabis Reform in Flux: 2026 Brings Fresh Uncertainty to U.S. Weed Laws 0

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,

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
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- January 7, 2026
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
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