marijuana legalization

DEA, FDA Testify on First Day of Hearing on Marijuana Rescheduling

Lawyers for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on June 29 highlighted testimony on marijuana’s medical benefits, and its relative safety…

June 30, 2026

DEA Judge Sets Schedule for New Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

A Drug Enforcement Administration judge has issued an order laying out the schedule for a hearing on the Trump administration’s…

June 25, 2026

Virginia Governor, Lawmakers Strike Deal to Legalize Marijuana Sales

Virginia’s governor and key lawmakers have announced the details of a plan to legalize adult-use marijuana sales through budget legislation later…

June 17, 2026

Legal-Marijuana States Moving to Increase Possession Limits

Lawmakers in at least three states have passed legislation in 2026 to significantly increase the amount of marijuana that adults…

June 10, 2026

“End the Nightmare”—Coalition Hits DC for Cannabis Justice

A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill for the Cannabis Week of Unity, when a coordinated…

May 18, 2026

Virginia Governor Urged to Sign Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Bill

A coalition of marijuana reform advocacy organizations and businesses is calling on Virginia’s governor not to veto legislation to legalize…

May 5, 2026

“Stop With the Excuses”—PA Governor Demands Marijuana Legalization

Pennsylvania’s governor is increasing pressure on lawmakers to send him a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, saying that…

April 8, 2026

New Hampshire Senate Kills Latest Marijuana Legalization Bill

The New Hampshire Senate has defeated a House-passed bill to legalize marijuana—the latest blow for advocates in a years-long fight…

March 6, 2026

New Bid to Create Marijuana Legalization Pilot in Louisiana

A Louisiana lawmaker has introduced a bill to create an adult-use marijuana legalization pilot program in the state to determine…

February 27, 2026

Cut New Marijuana Penalties From Sales Bill, Coalition Urges VA Senate

A coalition of 37 cannabis and civil rights organizations is urging Virginia senators to reverse course on amendments made to…

February 11, 2026