October 30, 2026

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Florida Cannabis Giants Pivot to Hemp Amidst Market Pressures and Regulatory Stalls

Hank Thompson07 mins

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…

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South Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill S.101 Takes Major Step, Clears Key House Committee Vote

Sophia Williams010 mins

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…

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Senate Banking Committee Approves Landmark Cannabis Banking and Federal Decriminalization Bill

GreenC_Admin09 mins

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…

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Federal Cannabis Shift Imminent: DEA Draft Rescheduling Rule Expected Early Next Week

Leif Zimmerman09 mins

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…

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House Judiciary Committee Advances Landmark Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill, H.R. 420

Connor O'Reily08 mins

House Judiciary Committee Advances Landmark Federal Cannabis Bill Washington D.C. – In a significant legislative development for cannabis policy in the United States, the House Judiciary Committee on June 5, 2025, successfully advanced a major piece of federal reform legislation. The bill, formally known as the “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act” and designated as H.R….

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U.S. House Passes Cannabis Banking Reform Bill, Senate Consideration Looms

Naomi Carter08 mins

U.S. House Approves Major Cannabis Banking Bill, Sends to Senate Washington D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives took a significant step towards normalizing financial operations for the burgeoning cannabis industry on Thursday, passing the `’Cannabis Banking and Regulatory Reform Act’` in a decisive bipartisan vote of 310-115. The legislation aims to dismantle federal obstacles…

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Unlocking £1.5 Billion: The Financial Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana in the UK

Logan Blac08 mins

The Economic and Social Benefits of Cannabis Legalization in the UK: A Comprehensive Analysis Understanding the Financial Upsides of Cannabis Legalization The debate surrounding the legalization of cannabis in the United Kingdom has gained traction, especially with recent findings from the Transform Drug Policy Foundation. The organization’s report estimates that legalizing and taxing marijuana for…

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Ohio GOP Pushes Back Against Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization

Sophia Williams011 mins

Shifting Landscapes: Global Cannabis Policies and Their Impact in 2023 Shifting Landscapes: Global Cannabis Policies and Their Impact in 2023 The landscape of cannabis legislation is ever-evolving, with significant developments occurring worldwide. From Colombia’s push for legalization to the complexities surrounding workers’ compensation in California, the discourse around cannabis is not just confined to the…

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