Friday, February 13, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

US Senator Surprised To Learn That Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Increase Teen Usage

The director of NIDA explained to a Republican senator that, in the US, there's no link between legal cannabis and an increase in teen usage.

Bipartisan Resolution Instructs US To Influence Cannabis De-Scheduling From UN Treaty

Descheduling at the U.N. would support global research into how cannabis can treat a wide range of ailments and conditions.

California Bill Would Legalizes Interstate Cannabis Commerce, But Isn’t That Against Federal Law?

Is California going to test the federal laws around shipping cannabis across state lines?

Kentucky Marijuana Legalization Bill Heads To Senate After House Vote

A bill to legalize medical marijuana is headed to the Kentucky Senate, after the House of Representatives passed it on Thursday.

Does The Ukrainian War Effect Europe’s Cannabis Prices

It's expected that the dynamic of regulatory changes for cannabis use will be halted and delayed, most likely until Ukraine is settled.

Alabama Senator: Women Need To Prove They’re Not Pregnant To Buy Medical Marijuana

Women who are breastfeeding would also be barred from buying medical cannabis products.

Cannabis ‘Gifting’ Ban Receives Criticism From Connecticut Residents

Business owners and cannabis advocates expressed concerns about Raised Bill No. 5329 seeking to address the loophole of “gifting” cannabis.

Is There A Downside Of Reclassifying Cannabis

It is essential that rescheduling is done in a way that boosts existing state markets rather than undermining them.

The 10 Red States Going Green In 2022

Federal legalization of marijuana might be moving slowly in the U.S., but individual states are overturning their marijuana prohibitions one by one.

Congress Upholds DC Weed Sales Ban, Protects State Medical Programs

The long-standing problem for cannabis businesses in Washington D.C. looks like it will remain, despite recent efforts to change it.

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