marijuana legalization

Federal Review Officially Recommends Moving Cannabis to Schedule III

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is officially recommending that marijuana be moved from Schedule I…

August 31, 2023

One By One, Delaware Beach Towns Move to Ban Cannabis Dispensaries

Three of Delaware's six most prominent beach towns have now voted to ban cannabis dispensaries, while the other three are…

August 25, 2023

“We Need Full Legalization”: WI Senator Publishes Marijuana Zine

The top Democrat in the Wisconsin Senate has released a marijuana policy “zine” featuring information and cartoon illustrations about the…

August 22, 2023

“Record High” Adult Cannabis, Psychedelics Use—But Teen Use Stable

While underage marijuana use has remained stable amid the legalization movement, a new federally funded study shows that adult consumption…

August 18, 2023

Lawsuit Casts Doubt on New York’s Cannabis Social Equity Program

A lawsuit against New York State has thrown the future of its cannabis social equity program into doubt. The plaintiffs,…

August 15, 2023

Ohio Cannabis Legalization Looks Likely to Be on November Ballot

Ohio activists have turned in a final batch of signatures to put a marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot…

August 4, 2023

Cannabis Stigma Still Alive and Kicking, My Practice Shows

Brenda* was in her late 40s, and living with severe rheumatoid arthritis. She sought treatment with me because she was…

August 2, 2023

Bill Launched to Ban Federal Hiring Discrimination Over Cannabis Use

Bipartisan lawmakers in Congress have filed a bill to protect people from being denied federal employment or security clearances due…

July 28, 2023

New York’s Unlicensed Cannabis Stores Still Focus of Controversy

Elected officials in New York are once again threatening unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, vowing to shut them down. This comes as…

July 24, 2023

Pardon Certificates for Federal Cannabis Convictions: Slow Progress

The Justice Department (DOJ) is extending a public comment period concerning its marijuana pardon certification process, established under a directive…

July 19, 2023