A last-minute decision by Texas Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily shielded cannabis shops across the state from a looming ban on consumable hemp products containing THC. In the final hour before his legislative deadline, Governor Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a measure that sought to prohibit the sale of these products. This eleventh-hour…
AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has vetoed Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a significant piece of legislation that sought to impose a statewide ban on consumable hemp products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The decision, announced Friday, marks a temporary victory for a burgeoning multi-billion dollar industry and its consumers, placing the Governor at…
A recent administrative ruling by a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge against a company seeking to develop pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid therapies has ignited a significant legal challenge, potentially forcing a constitutional showdown in federal court. Chief Administrative Law Judge John J. Mulrooney II of the DEA issued a ruling described by the affected company, MMJ BioPharma…
Washington D.C. – A recent administrative ruling by a top Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge concerning a pharmaceutical cannabis research company is poised to trigger a significant legal battle, potentially challenging the agency’s authority and administrative processes under the shadow of recent Supreme Court decisions. DEA Chief Administrative Law Judge John J. Mulrooney II issued…
A federal lawsuit filed in June 2025 is challenging a proposed Texas law aimed at banning hemp-derived THC products, drawing significant attention with the involvement of former NFL star Ricky Williams. The legal action contends that the state’s proposed prohibition directly contradicts federal law, specifically the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp and its derived…
Tallahassee, Florida – Major players in Florida’s established medical marijuana sector, including industry heavyweights like Curaleaf and Trulieve, are strategically shifting their focus and resources towards the state’s burgeoning, and largely unregulated, hemp market. This pivot signals a significant transformation within Florida’s evolving cannabis landscape, driven by a confluence of market pressures, regulatory hurdles, and…
ST. PAUL, MN – The state of Minnesota took a significant step towards establishing its regulated adult-use cannabis market this week, with the issuance of the very first business license by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the OCM announced it had granted the inaugural license to Herb Quest,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Legislation aimed at establishing a comprehensive medical cannabis program in South Carolina achieved a significant milestone on June 7th, as the South Carolina Medical Cannabis Expansion Act (S.101) successfully cleared a crucial legislative hurdle. The bill received a favorable recommendation from the House Medical, Military, Public, and Municipal Affairs Committee, passing with…
Senate Committee Advances Comprehensive Cannabis Reform Legislation Washington, D.C. – The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee today took a significant step forward in the national conversation surrounding cannabis policy, approving the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act of 2025 (CAOA 2.0). This comprehensive piece of reform legislation now advances to the full Senate, marking…
DEA Poised to Release Draft Cannabis Rescheduling Rule Washington, D.C. — A significant procedural step in the potential federal reclassification of cannabis appears imminent, as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is reportedly preparing to release a draft of its long-awaited rule proposing the rescheduling of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). According to…
