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DEA Endorses New, Simplified Test To Determine Marijuana's Medical Uses Amid Rescheduling Debate: Could It Also Apply To Psychedelics?
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 2:16pm | 587In a notable shift, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has acknowledged the legitimacy of a new two-part test to determine a substance's accepted medical use, particularly in relation to marijuana. As reported by Marijuana Moment, this development, embedded in a recent notice about synthetic...
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Cannabis Experts Say Weed Reform Is A Race Against Time, Is The DEA Delaying Biden's Rescheduling Proposal?
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 11:05pm | 693Investors in the cannabis sector are closely watching the potential rescheduling of cannabis by the DEA—a decision that could reshape the industry and unlock significant tax relief. As experts at a recent webinar discussed, the path forward hinges on a key Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing...
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EXCLUSIVE: DEA Stalling Hinders Critical Clinical Trials For Debilitating Conditions, Says MMJ BioPharma CEO
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 3:58pm | 891MMJ BioPharma Cultivation finds itself at the center of a pivotal legal struggle with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), accusing the agency of significant delays in processing its application to grow marijuana for pharmaceutical research. The company's lawsuit claims these delays have...
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Will The DEA Complete Cannabis Rescheduling? Hear From Experts The Day After Harris-Trump Debate
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 4:37pm | 767One day after the September Tuesday’s presidential debate, industry experts will break down the cannabis rescheduling process, a crucial issue for investors. Equity research firm Z&A is hosting a webinar on Wednesday at 4:20 PM ET to provide insights into the upcoming regulatory shifts...
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Harris Campaign Accuses Trump Of 'Blatant Pandering' And Lying About His Cannabis Support Announcement
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 10:49pm | 466VP Kamala Harris‘s campaign lashed out at former President Donald Trump for what they described as “blatant pandering” over his recent comments on Florida’s marijuana legalization ballot measure, also known as Amendment 3, reported The Hill Monday afternoon. What Happened:...
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Trump Applauded For Backing Marijuana Legalization While Harris Omits Cannabis Reform From Campaign Issues Page
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 6:13pm | 584Recent developments around cannabis reform as the 2024 election approaches have quite a few heads spinning. Though now, as of Monday, cannabis reform advocates are likely scratching their heads. It seems that in Vice President Kamala Harris's newly launched campaign issues page, there is no mention...
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Trump 'Joins Millions Of Americans' Who Support Rescheduling Cannabis: Weed Industry Responds To Former Pres' News
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 11:47am | 615So far, there has been no news from VP Kamala Harris and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, but the cannabis industry was quick to respond on Monday to the breaking news that Donald Trump has come out in support of federally rescheduling cannabis, legalizing adult-use marijuana in Florida and passing...
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Trump Says He'll Reschedule Cannabis If Elected, Backs Marijuana Banking Reform And Florida's Amendment
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 10:16am | 576Former President Donald Trump said that, if elected, he will federally reschedule cannabis, which would provide access to banking services for marijuana companies and open the doors to access to research, a promise the Biden-Harris administration made but has yet to fulfill. "As President, we will...
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What Trump Learned About Marijuana That DeSantis Did Not And Why The GOP Might Become Weed-Friendly
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 11:35am | 696As the 2024 election approaches, the rivalry between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis highlights a growing ideological split within the Republican Party. Trump’s recent endorsement of Florida’s cannabis legalization measure signals a pragmatic shift to align with changing voter priorities...
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Cannabis Deregulation Before The Election? Cannabiz Supply CEO Says, 'Don't Count On It'
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 8:50am | 364As the Biden-Harris administration urges the DEA to make a decision on cannabis rescheduling before the upcoming election, questions about timing and political perception arise. Barbara Fox, co-founder and CEO of Cannabiz Supply and upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference,...
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Cannabis Stocks Plummet By Up To 16% On DEA Rescheduling Delay: Could This Be The Buying Opportunity Of 2024?
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 11:09am | 822The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a delay on Monday in its final ruling on cannabis rescheduling until after the November presidential election. The decision, which has created uncertainty in the market, pits Vice President Kamala Harris, a cannabis reform advocate, against...
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DEA Delays Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Until After November Presidential Election
Monday, August 26, 2024 - 10:24pm | 435In a move that could significantly impact the cannabis reform landscape, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a delay on Monday in the rescheduling of marijuana, noting it would hold an administrative hearing for December 2, which pushes any decision on the matter until after the...
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Senators Booker, Schumer, Wyden And Four More Dems Urge DOJ, DEA To Reschedule Marijuana
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 10:01am | 744A group of the U.S. senators are yet again pushing Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA administrator Anne Milgram to reschedule marijuana. Senators Reiterate Support For Marijuana Reclassification In a letter made public on Friday, the senators expressed their support for the DEA's proposal...
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Boris Jordan's Cannabis Insights: Rescheduling Update
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 11:03am | 473The TDR Three Key Takeaways on Rescheduling Talk with Boris Jordan & $CBST & $VRNOF Announcement Rescheduling Comment Period: Boris Jordan believes that approximately 90% of the comments have been gone through, and so far, there does not seem to be an ALJ hearing. Verano Will Pay $15...
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GOP Lawmakers Condemn Cannabis Rescheduling, One Calls Legal Weed 'Immoral Industry'
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 1:06pm | 551Major pushback against the Biden administration’s proposal to reschedule marijuana is underway as several GOP Congress members escalate their inquiries into what they perceive as an “unusual” review process, while a California House rep goes even further. What Happened: House...