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Trump Is Trying To Boost ‘Pathetic’ Approval Ratings With Marijuana

Amid heightened rumors that the Trump administration will be moving forward on marijuana rescheduling, multiple top congressional Democrats are making the case that the reform would not go far enough—including one senator who said the move is only an attempt by the president to “gaslight” voters into thinking he legalized cannabis to boost his “pathetic”…

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Marijuana Users ‘Pose A Greater Danger’ Than Alcohol Drinkers, Trump

As speculation abounds over a potential marijuana rescheduling decision by the Trump administration, the Justice Department is telling the U.S. Supreme Court that it should reverse a lower court ruling that deemed a federal ban on gun ownership by cannabis consumers to be unconstitutional—in part because people who use illegal drugs “pose a greater danger”…

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Cannabis Rescheduling May Sound Like a Win

If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably seen the headlines: President Donald Trump is reportedly considering moving cannabis out of Schedule I and into Schedule III under federal law. That single sentence has sparked confusion, hope, anger, excitement and a lot of very good questions. So let’s slow it down. Here’s what we actually…

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Virginia Hemp Businesses Consider How To Pivot With Federal Ban

“It’s a bad situation for a lot of hemp growers and processors and retailers.” By Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury Richmond-based Bingo Beer legally joined a nationally-growing market for hemp-derived THC products earlier this year when it unveiled THC seltzers. The nonalcoholic beverage option has been growing nationwide as an alternative for people who are looking to…

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They Say Trump Is Easing Cannabis Restrictions

Trump is reportedly weighing a directive that would push federal agencies to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, but the White House says no final decision has been made. If it happens, Schedule III would bring meaningful 280E tax relief to state-legal operators and ease some research barriers, yet it would still leave…

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Bipartisan Congressional Lawmakers Give Mixed Reactions To Marijuana Rescheduling News

Bipartisan congressional lawmakers are weighing in on a potentially imminent decision by President Donald Trump to move forward with federal marijuana rescheduling—with Democrats like Rep. Alex Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) calling the reform a “no-brainer” and others like Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) pushing back against the proposal. It was first reported on Thursday that Trump intended to…

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From Queens to the Cannabis Cup: Inside Torches, the Social

Interviewing the Torches team was like talking to one person while chatting with four. First came José, license holder and big-picture hustler from Jamaica, Queens. Then, Jonathan Santana, a former financial advisor who walked away from banking to bet on weed. Pedro Antonio pops in, the Colombian “spice” of the crew, half-strategist, half-hype man. Finally,…

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Massachusetts Officials Approve Rules Allowing Marijuana Social Consumption Lounges To

Massachusetts marijuana regulators have unanimously approved rules to license and regulate cannabis social consumption lounges in the state. Members of the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) on Thursday voted 4-0 to approve the rule, which was unveiled over the summer. The rules create three new license types related to social consumption: One would let existing dispensaries…

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U.S. Supreme Court To Discuss Case Challenging Federal Marijuana Prohibition

U.S. Supreme Court justices are scheduled to meet this week to discuss a much-anticipated case challenging the constitutionality of federal marijuana prohibition—an issue that even one of the bench’s more conservative members, Justice Clarance Thomas, has previously argued must be resolved amid the state legalization movement. While it remains unclear whether the court will ultimately…

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Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Steps Up Push For 2026 Ballot

An Idaho campaign seeking to put medical marijuana legalization on the state’s 2026 ballot is stepping up its efforts by recruiting paid petitioners to gather voter signatures to qualify the measure. The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho (NMAI) says it is hiring for a “1099 independent contractor opportunity, ideal for motivated, people-oriented individuals who value…

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