Politics

A bill aimed at supporting psychedelic therapy in Hawaii has unexpectedly stalled and will not advance this legislative session—even after it had successfully passed both the state Senate and House. The development has left advocates disappointed and raised concerns about legislative gridlock blocking healthcare innovation. The bill, which had strong bipartisan support, would have established …

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In a stunning move, Pennsylvania lawmakers have advanced a bill to legalize marijuana for adult use just one day after it was introduced. The rapid progress signals growing bipartisan support and increasing urgency to modernize the state’s cannabis laws. The bill would legalize possession and regulated sales of cannabis for adults aged 21 and older. …

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill Just One Day After Introduction Read More »

Colorado lawmakers have approved a groundbreaking bill that would allow pardons for certain psychedelics-related offenses and create a data tracking system to better understand the impacts of psychedelic reform. The legislation, which already passed the Senate, now heads to Governor Jared Polis for his signature. The bill is designed to build on Colorado’s voter-approved psychedelic …

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As activists work to put a marijuana legalization measure on Florida’s 2026 ballot, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law making it more difficult for citizen-led initiatives to qualify. The timing has sparked major controversy among reform advocates, who see the move as an attempt to block cannabis progress. The newly signed bill raises …

Florida Governor Signs Bill Making Ballot Initiatives Harder As Marijuana Legalization Effort Gains Momentum Read More »

As more countries reconsider their drug policies and move toward cannabis reform, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing a clear warning: travelers should double-check the legal status of marijuana, CBD, and other cannabis products before heading overseas. In a recent travel advisory, the CDC emphasized that cannabis laws vary dramatically …

CDC Warns Travelers to Check Cannabis and CBD Laws Abroad as Global Policies Shift Read More »

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the Biden administration additional time to decide whether it will challenge a lower court ruling that declared it unconstitutional to ban cannabis users from owning firearms. The extension gives the government more room to consider its next move in a case with major implications for both Second Amendment rights …

Supreme Court Grants More Time to Weigh Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers Read More »

Jeff Sessions, former U.S. Attorney General under President Trump, recently shared his perspective on why marijuana remains federally illegal—blaming political fear rather than scientific or public health concerns. His comments offer a rare inside view into the mindset that continues to slow cannabis reform at the national level. Speaking at a recent event, Sessions suggested …

Trump’s First Attorney General Shares Theory on Why Marijuana Still Isn’t Federally Legal Read More »

A new bill introduced in Congress could mark a significant shift in federal cannabis policy by repealing a decades-old rule that prevents the White House drug czar from endorsing marijuana legalization. If passed, the bill would open the door for federal officials to finally voice support for reform efforts without facing legal barriers. Under current …

New Bill Could Allow White House Drug Czar to Support Marijuana Legalization Read More »

A new chapter in cannabis science is beginning with the launch of a federally backed marijuana research center aimed at deepening the understanding of cannabis and its effects on health. The new facility, located at the University of Mississippi, is part of a broader push by federal agencies to support high-quality research into cannabis as …

New Federally Backed Marijuana Research Center Officially Launches Read More »

A new federally funded study reveals a strong connection between veteran populations and access to medical marijuana doctors. Researchers found that areas with more veterans tend to have a higher number of physicians registered to recommend medical cannabis. The study suggests that as the need for alternative treatment options grows among veterans, the healthcare system …

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