Tariffs’ Impact On Some Cannabis Businesses May Erase Any Benefits They See From 280E Tax Relief Under Rescheduling (Op-Ed)
“Rescheduling removes a major structural penalty, but tariffs will reshape who captures the gains. All else equal, dispensary-heavy companies may emerge as the primary beneficiaries.” By Justin Leiby, Cannabis Research Institute With federal cannabis rescheduling partially underway and the potential end of the 280E tax penalty approaching, how much relief the cannabis industry will experience […]
The Cannabis Component CBG Shows Promise In Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis With Its ‘Anti-Inflammatory Capacity,’ Study Finds
A lesser known cannabis component known as CBG could represent a novel treatment in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study. Researchers at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Israel released preclinical findings from a study examining cannabigerol, a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, and its potential to reduce inflammation associated with arthritis. While […]
Virginia Hemp Groups Say Governor’s Marijuana Sales Veto Is An ‘Opportunity’
A coalition of hemp businesses that asked Virginia’s governor to veto legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales before she did so this week says the move presents an “opportunity” to craft better cannabis policy. The Cannabis Small Business Association said in a press release on Tuesday that while its members support the idea of creating […]
Virginia cannabis sales bill vetoed by governor (Newsletter: May 20, 2026)
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Army Reminds Soldiers Of ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Marijuana Policy, Warning That Even CBD Lotion Remains Banned
Even as the Trump administration recently finalized a medical marijuana rescheduling rule—and the president has pushed to maintain the legal status for full-spectrum CBD—the U.S. Army is making clear that it views all forms of cannabis and its derivatives as dangerous drugs that soldiers are banned from using. In a blog post on Thursday, officials […]
Colorado Marijuana Official Said Size Of State’s Illegal Hemp Market ‘Would Explode Your Minds’ In Leaked Meeting Recording
“One of the problems in being first, like Colorado was, into the legalizing of cannabis, is that you have to learn all the unintended consequences and unforeseen outcomes the hard way.” By Christopher Osher, Denver Gazette via ProPublica This story was originally published by ProPublica. A top regulator for Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division acknowledged in […]
Cannabis Advocacy Groups Push Congress For Legalization And Other Reforms Following Trump’s Rescheduling Move
“Cannabis reform is the most popular issue in American politics, and…it’s on Congress to pass a comprehensive legalization bill that centers the release of cannabis prisoners.” By Jack Gorsline, Filter A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill for the Cannabis Week of Unity, when a coordinated lobbying blitz pressed a gridlocked […]
Marijuana & alcohol industries oppose hemp bill, congressman says (Newsletter: May 18, 2026)
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Ohio Marijuana And Hemp Referendum Campaign Failed To Pay For Some Signatures As Promised, Petitioners Say
“Where’s our money? I worked really hard, and I want to be paid in full.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Petitioners who tried to get a hemp and marijuana referendum on Ohio’s November ballot are saying they either never got paid or only got partially paid for the signatures they collected. Lisa Flagella and […]