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The Feds Are Closing In on Intoxicating Hemp β and the DEA Just Made the Legal Case
The DEA has formally reiterated that cannabinoids produced through chemical conversion β even from legal hemp β are…
The DEA Just Made HHC a Schedule I Drug. Midwest Smoke Shops Are in the Crossfire.
The DEA formalized HHC as a Schedule I controlled substance on May 4, giving the synthetic cannabinoid its…
Trump’s Rescheduling Order Is Real β and It’s Already Creating More Confusion Than Clarity
The Trump administration moved on cannabis rescheduling last week, but experts say the executive action is only partial…
Treasury and IRS Promise 280E Relief Is Coming β Here’s What Cannabis Operators Actually Need to Know
The Treasury Department and IRS announced they'll issue formal guidance on 280E tax deductions following the DOJ's Schedule…
The DEA Just Opened a Portal for Cannabis Dispensaries to Register Federally. Most Have No Idea What to Do Next.
Days after DOJ rescheduled medical cannabis to Schedule III, the DEA launched a federal registration portal for state-licensed…
Colorado Just Made a Quiet Law That Could Change How Patients Access FDA-Approved Controlled Medicines
Governor Polis signed SB26-031 on April 20, creating an automatic pathway for Colorado to recognize FDA-approved prescription products…
Congress Introduces Bill to Open Federal Cannabis Research. Here’s What’s Still Blocking University Labs.
Congress Introduces Bill to Open Federal Cannabis Research. Here’s What’s Still Blocking University Labs. A new House bill…
DEA Cannabis Rescheduling Decision: What to Expect in 2026
The DEA is expected to announce its cannabis rescheduling decision in late 2026 after reviewing 40,000+ public comments.…
The Senate Voted 92-4 to Fix Cannabis Research. The House Hasn’t Moved in 51 Days.
The Senate passed a cannabis research reform bill 92-4 in February. Fifty-one days later, the House has done…









