A senior adviser to President Donald Trump told The Marijuana Herald today that the administration is “close to rescheduling cannabis,” adding that Trump has told multiple pro-rescheduling supporters in recent days that “we have a plan.” The adviser, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told us last month that a press release laying out …
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Study: Medical Marijuana Linked to Long-Term Pain and Quality-of-Life Improvements for Endometriosis Patients
A new study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology reports that cannabis-based medicinal products can offer meaningful relief for patients experiencing endometriosis-related chronic pain. Drawing on patient-reported outcomes from 63 individuals, the analysis tracked changes over 18 months. The study was conducted by researchers from Imperial College London, Cardiff …
Pacific Legal Foundation Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Rein In Federal Power Over In-State Marijuana Activity
An amicus brief filed today with the U.S. Supreme Court by the Pacific Legal Foundation argues the federal government has no constitutional authority to regulate or criminalize marijuana activity that takes place entirely within a single state. The brief, submitted on behalf of Florida resident Michael Colosi and authored by attorneys with the Pacific Legal …
Medicare’s First-Ever CBD Program Detailed in New Federal Register Proposal
Medicare is preparing to test CBD treatments for seniors for the first time, with the details appearing in a Federal Register proposal that is scheduled for official publication on November 28 but is already available in PDF form. The pilot program is part of a sweeping 465-page rule outlining Medicare Advantage and prescription drug program …
Medicare Plans Pilot Program to Offer CBD Treatments for Seniors
Medicare officials are preparing to launch a pilot program that would make certain CBD-based treatments available to seniors, according to new reporting from Bloomberg. The move, which comes just weeks after President Trump posted a video on social media calling CBD a “game changer” for seniors, marks one of the federal government’s most direct steps …
Study: Liposomal CBD Injections Show Weeks-Long Pain Relief and Steady CBD Levels in Goats
A study published this month in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology reports that subcutaneous injections of liposomal cannabidiol (CBD) provided weeks of steady CBD exposure and notable improvements in pain-related behaviors in two goats with chronic, naturally occurring orthopedic conditions. The investigation, conducted by scientists at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, followed two male neutered …
CBD Boosts the Effectiveness of Phenobarbital in Newborn Seizure Model, Study Finds
A new study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly strengthen the seizure-reducing effects of phenobarbital (PB) in newborns, particularly when PB is given at doses too low to work on its own. The research team from the Federal University of Alagoas and the Federal University of Minas Gerais used a neonatal …
Cato Institute Tells U.S. Supreme Court the Federal Cannabis Prohibition Violates the Constitution
In a new filing with the U.S. Supreme Court, the Cato Institute argues that the federal government has no authority to ban state-regulated marijuana activity that never crosses state lines. The amicus brief, submitted today, urges the Court to take up Canna Provisions v. Bondi and use it as the vehicle to overturn Gonzales v. …
Smart & Safe Florida Says It Has Topped One Million Marijuana Signatures, Well More Than Needed to Make 2026 Ballot
Smart & Safe Florida says it has gathered more than one million signatures for its 2026 marijuana legalization initiative and will not appeal a recent court decision that tossed roughly 200,000 petitions over formatting issues. In a notice sent to the Second Judicial Circuit, the campaign said it will move forward without challenging the ruling, …
U.S. Supreme Court Set to Announce Fate of Marijuana Prohibition Challenge on December 15
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to reveal on December 15 whether it will take up Canna Provisions Inc. v. Bondi, a landmark case that could trigger the most significant shift in federal marijuana policy in decades. The justices will privately discuss the petition during their December 12 conference, but the outcome will not be …
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