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Industry Missouri Supreme Court Hears Marijuana Business Licensing Case

“I’m asking this court to make findings as to the proper score for each of these applications.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday challenging an appeals court’s decision in March directing the state to award cannabis company Hippos LLC 13 facility licenses after finding the 2019 application scoring process was inconsistent. […] The post Mis…

Industry Federal Watchdog Agency Says Drug Scheduling Process Has ‘Gaps’ As DEA’s Marijuana Review Continues

A new federal watchdog report is calling on agencies to improve their policies that govern the drug scheduling process—including how they evaluate substances and develop recommendations. The new U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report published on Wednesday comes as the federal government continues to consider whether to comprehensively reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substanc…

Industry Cannabis Would Be Considered A ‘High-Risk’ Product With Additional Advertising Restrictions Under New Congressional Bill

A bipartisan pair of congressional lawmakers filed a new bill aimed at protecting consumers from online scams that includes a provision designating cannabis as a “high-risk” product that would require companies advertising it to undergo enhanced verification procedures. The Stopping Abuse and Fraud Enabled by Platforms Act, or the SAFE Platforms Act, introduced last week […] The post Cannabis Woul…

Industry Anti-Drug Coalition Wants Voters To Pressure Candidates About Banning Hemp THC Products Ahead Of November Elections

An anti-drug group is seeking to mobilize voters to ask U.S. House and Senate candidates about their stances on hemp THC products as the November elections approach. The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) included two questions about the issue in its 2026 Congressional Election Guide amid recent developments on Capitol Hill concerning the crop […] The post Anti-Drug Coalition Wants …

Industry Teen Marijuana Use Hits All-Time Low As More States Legalize It For Adults, Federal Data Shows

The percentage of U.S. high school students who use marijuana is now at an all-time low—even as more states continue to legalize cannabis for adults—according to the latest results of a biennial survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new federal data, released on Monday, shows that 12.9 percent of […] The post Teen Marijuana Use Hits All-Time Low As More Stat…

Industry Oregon Officials Drop Effort To Hike Psilocybin Business Licensing Fees

“OHA dropping this rulemaking is a win, but it does not mean we’ve won.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America Following significant industry pushback, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced on Tuesday that the agency has officially dropped its efforts to double licensing fees for the state’s psilocybin services program. In an email to […] The post Oregon Officials Drop Effort To …

Industry Michigan Marijuana Industry Shouldn’t Trust GOP Governor Candidate’s Pledge To Cut Taxes, Democratic Senator Says

A group representing Michigan marijuana businesses is endorsing the Republican candidate for governor due to his pledge to cut taxes on the industry, but a Democratic senator says the GOP politician can’t be trusted to follow through in light of his track record of opposing cannabis reform. Last week, the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MiCIA) […] The post Michigan Marijuana Industry Shoul…

Industry One Out Of Ten Senior Citizens Used Marijuana Within The Past 24 Hours, Federally Funded Study Says

More than a tenth of senior citizens used marijuana within the past day, according to the results of a new federally funded study. The research also shows that among those who do consume cannabis, many use it to simply get high—but that medical reasons are also common. Researchers with the University of California San Diego […] The post One Out Of Ten Senior Citizens Used Marijuana Within The Past…