President Donald Trump is urging Congress to update federal law to protect access to full-spectrum hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products, saying the products have helped many Americans dealing with chronic pain while also supporting farmers. In a new post, Trump pointed to an executive order he signed in December calling for “Research and Innovation for Hemp-derived …
Virginia Legislature Unanimously Backs Governor’s Changes to Medical Marijuana Delivery and Labeling Bill
Virginia lawmakers have formally approved the governor’s recommended changes to HB 391, a measure updating the state’s medical marijuana program, including new labeling standards and expanded delivery options. The House voted to concur with the governor’s recommendations in a 99-0 vote, signaling broad bipartisan support for the revised version of the legislation. The bill, sponsored …
Tennessee Lawmaker Calls for Special Session on Medical Marijuana, Citing Federal Shift and Years of Study
A Tennessee lawmaker is calling on Governor Bill Lee to convene a special session of the General Assembly focused on establishing a medical marijuana program, arguing that the state has already spent years studying the issue and now faces growing pressure to act. State Representative Jason Powell (D-Nashville) made the request as lawmakers prepare to …
U.S. Supreme Court Gun Case Updated as DOJ Cites New Marijuana Rescheduling Order
A new filing submitted today in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court adds a significant federal marijuana policy update to the record, with the Department of Justice informing the justices that a final rescheduling order has now been issued. In a letter dated April 23, Solicitor General D. John Sauer notified the Court that …
Marijuana Extract and Aerobic Exercise Linked to Reduced Inflammation in Fatty Liver Model
A study published today by the journal Gene Reports found that a marijuana extract used alongside aerobic exercise was associated with favorable changes in gene activity tied to inflammation and metabolic signaling in rats with fatty liver. The research, conducted by scientists from Islamic Azad University, looked at whether combining exercise with a cannabis plant …
AdvisorShares Says Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Is a Turning Point for U.S. Industry
AdvisorShares is praising the federal government’s move to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III, calling it a historic shift that could remove one of the biggest barriers facing the legal industry in the United States. In a statement released today, the company said the Department of Justice’s final action to move marijuana under the Controlled Substances …
Green Thumb Expands Share Buyback to $150 Million
Green Thumb Industries has approved a significant expansion of its ongoing share repurchase program, increasing the total authorization to $150 million as the company continues returning capital to shareholders. The move, announced April 23, adds $100 million to an existing program first unveiled in September 2025. Since launching the initiative, Green Thumb has already repurchased …
Verano Opens 85th Florida Dispensary With New MÜV Location in Miramar Beach
Verano Holdings Corp. has expanded its Florida footprint once again, announcing the opening of a new MÜV dispensary in Miramar Beach, marking the company’s 85th location in the state and its 162nd nationwide. The new store, located along Highway 98 in Walton County, is set to officially open April 24, becoming the first MÜV dispensary …
Federal Order Moves Some Marijuana to Schedule III, Suggests Potential Retroactive 280E Tax Relief
A newly published federal order from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) makes a targeted shift in marijuana policy, placing FDA-approved marijuana drugs and certain state-licensed medical marijuana activities into Schedule III, while also suggesting that federal officials consider retroactive tax relief under IRS code 280E. The order, issued by the Department of Justice and signed …
Washington D.C. Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $9.3 Million in March as Patient Count Reaches 109,686
Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market brought in $9,300,768 in sales in March, a new monthly record, according to a report released today from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. That’s an increase from the $8,521,316 sold in February, and a jump of roughly 57.3% from the $5,913,109 recorded in March 2025. The new report also …
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