MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Lawsuit Alleges Lack of Transparency in Kentucky’s Medical Marijuana Rollout 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- July 10, 2025
Three Louisville-area business owners have filed suit against the state of Kentucky, claiming the process for awarding medical marijuana business licenses was opaque and potentially unlawful. The plaintiffs, represented by attorney Greg Troutman, argue that the state’s use of a lottery—conducted by the Kentucky Lottery in April—was never authorized by lawmakers and lacked proper oversight.
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Texas Expands Medical Marijuana Access in Landmark Move 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- June 26, 2025
Texas has taken a major step forward in medical marijuana policy. On June 25, Governor Greg Abbott signed a law expanding the state’s limited medical marijuana program, allowing up to 15 licensed companies—up from just three—to produce and sell more potent medical cannabis to a broader range of patients starting September 1. This expansion is
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Trump Administration Moves to Undercut State Medical Marijuana Protections 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- June 19, 2025
The Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal has ignited controversy by seeking to remove a key federal safeguard that has protected state-regulated medical cannabis programs from federal prosecution for over a decade. Since 2014, Congress has included language in its budget preventing the Department of Justice from targeting patients, caregivers, and providers who comply with state
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Texas Set to Expand Medical Marijuana Access as Hemp Ban Looms 0

Texas lawmakers are on the verge of significantly expanding the state’s medical marijuana program, even as a sweeping ban on hemp-derived THC products is poised to take effect. House Bill 46, which has passed both legislative chambers and now awaits final approval, would allow patients with chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, terminal illness, and those in

Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney Targets D.C. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries 0

Ed Martin, the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and a controversial Trump appointee, is shaking up the city’s cannabis industry by threatening federal enforcement against medical marijuana dispensaries operating legally under local laws. In a letter to Green Theory, a licensed dispensary, Martin warned that despite city approval, federal law still prohibits

Nebraska Sheriffs, AG Oppose Medical Marijuana Bill Amid Voter Backing 0

Fifteen Nebraska sheriffs, joined by the state Attorney General Mike Hilgers, have signed a letter opposing new legislation that would regulate medical marijuana, despite strong voter support for legalization last November. The letter, also endorsed by police association leaders, argues that the proposed bill-LB 677-would dangerously expand marijuana access and fuel the black market, calling