cannabis legalization

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that imposes sweeping restrictions on the ballot initiative process, a move that could have direct implications for the state's ongoing efforts to legalize adult-use marijuana and expand Medicaid. The law, signed Friday, requires organizers of...

Chile is entering a new chapter in its cannabis policy. Lawmakers have introduced a comprehensive bill to regulate adult-use cannabis, advocacy groups are rallying behind it and one of the country's top presidential candidates has pledged to push for legalization if elected. The coordinated...

When then GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump ran against his Democrat and pro-weed rival Kamala Harris, he said he supported rescheduling cannabis. While some considered his comments purely campaign talk, it seems clear the president is not in a hurry to make any significant changes to...

The White House has largely sidelined the issue of marijuana legalization, despite its widespread popularity. Amid a flurry of executive orders, foreign policy shifts and political spectacles, the Trump administration seems to have neglected what was once a clear trajectory toward reform. "...

The Thursday Senate vote to confirm the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), elicited various responses from the cannabis industry and legalization advocates. In the 52 to 48 vote, with Sen. Mitch McConnell the only...

As two people deeply impacted by cannabis, Mike Tyson and Weldon Angelos, a justice reform advocate, applauded President Donald Trump's recent commitment to cannabis reforms, in an opinion piece published by Fox News. These include rescheduling cannabis, ensuring banking access for cannabis...

The cannabis industry continues to evolve amidst regulatory challenges, expanding markets and innovative product launches. This week’s updates span U.S. federal reform delays, Florida's renewed push for legalization, international developments in Europe, corporate acquisitions and cutting-...

The rise of hemp-derived cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC is reshaping the cannabis landscape in the U.S. Touted as legal alternatives to Delta-9 THC, these products have surged in popularity, particularly in states where recreational cannabis remains prohibited. The unregulated nature and potential...

A new legislative push in Pennsylvania seeks to legalize recreational cannabis in the commonwealth. Reps. Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel are circulating a memo to gather cosponsors for the bill intended for the 2025-2026 legislative session, reported Marijuana Moment. The Democratic duo was behind...

A group of 14 Democratic lawmakers is urging President Joe Biden to expand his marijuana pardons and deprioritize federal cannabis prosecutions before the end of his term. In a letter addressed to Biden and VP Kamala Harris, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Bernie Sanders (I-...

Nebraska's recent election, where voters overwhelmingly approved medical cannabis legalization, now faces intense legal scrutiny. As Taking Joints Memo reported, the state Attorney General’s Office and former State Senator John Kuehn argue that widespread petition fraud and notarial...

Denmark is poised to cement its place as a leader in medical cannabis regulation. On November 19, Minister of the Interior and Health Sophie Løhde proposed making the country's medical cannabis trial scheme permanent, a bold move following years of steady growth in patient participation. Medical...

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals rejected the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission's (AMCC) attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a medical marijuana operator, challenging its already troubled medical cannabis licensing process. What Happened Jemmstone Alabama, LLC, filed the lawsuit in December...

As President-elect Donald Trump finalizes his cabinet, the cannabis industry stands at a critical juncture. The appointed officials bring a diverse range of perspectives on cannabis policy, prompting the pressing question: Will the Trump administration champion cannabis reform or uphold traditional...

The U.S. Treasury Department has released its quarterly report, revealing that last year, over 830 financial institutions nationwide have officially acknowledged relationships with state-licensed cannabis businesses. According to a report from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana...