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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled to appear before a key House committee next week-and advocates are holding out hope that lawmakers will press her to provide an update on the Justice Department’s progress in fulfilling President Donald Trump’s executive order to finalize the pending federal marijuana rescheduling process. It’s been nearly two months since the president instructed Bondi to complete the process of moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Ac (CSA). The attorney general hasn’t publicly commented on the directive, however, and DOJ . . .

The first government-run marijuana retailer in Minnesota has officially opened its doors, marking another milestone in the state’s adult-use cannabis program. The city of Anoka announced last week that it had completed constructions of the facility. Now the shop is operational, with a “historic” soft launch on Thursday, Mayor Erik Skogquist said. “Our residents want safe, vibrant and well maintained communities, while keeping taxes as low as practicable,” he said. “The Anoka Cannabis Company allows the city of Anoka to do just that.” While lawmakers outside of Minnesota have previously . . .

“These findings reinforce the reality that regulated markets more successfully keep cannabis out of the hands of young people and out of school settings than does prohibition.” The post Study: Fewer Cannabis-Related School Disciplinary Incidents Following Legalization appeared first on NORML.

The citizen-led ballot proposal to end adult-use cannabis sales and home grows in Maine has failed to qualify for this year’s ballot, the Portland Press Herald reports. The Mainers for a Safe and Healthy Future campaign needed to submit at least 67,682 signatures by Monday to qualify, and the secretary of state’s office said Wednesday it had not received the signatures by the deadline. The proposal sought to end Maine’s regulated adult-use cannabis industry and home growing provisions, but leave the possession reforms and the state’s medical cannabis industry intact. Financial reports from . . .

The Smart & Safe Florida campaign’s future is looking dire after the state Supreme Court decided not to hear oral arguments in its case, the Daily Business Review reports. Attorney General James Uthmeier said the campaign, which aims to put an adult-use cannabis legalization amendment on the 2026 ballot, was about 100,000 signatures short of the required 880,062 signatures as of the February 1 deadline, and requested that the Supreme Court drop its Thursday hearing to consider the ballot text. On Wednesday, the justices voted 6-1 to cancel oral arguments in the case, which is a mandatory step . . .

Canopy Growth Corporation reported $90.4 million in revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 2026), gross margin of $​​54.1 million, a net… The post Canopy’s domestic sales increase in Q3 2026 while international sales decline appeared first on StratCann.

Real estate developer and Hudson Regional Hospital (HRH) owner Yan Moshe was approved by the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) to open a cannabis cultivation facility in the old Channel 9 building in Secaucus in North Jersey. HRH Operations Director Dr. Nazar Burak applied on their behalf. HRH Board member Adam Alonoso, who worked for former [ . . . ] Source: NJ Sports Authority OKs Hospital Owner’s Cannabis Grow in TV Station in Secaucus from Heady NJ

Last month, we hosted a webinar on federal cannabis law and policy in 2026. While things are not where we’d like them to be, it’s amazing to consider everything that has happened over the years. From a lawyering perspective, it’s almost unbelievable. I have worked as a business lawyer in the cannabis industry for over 15 years. It’s been a long, strange trip as the poet said. And I’m grateful for it. Below is a long-form piece on how it all went down. 2011 I was a second-year lawyer at a business firm downtown when a medical marijuana dispensary owner came through our office. (Back then, . . .

Virginia lawmakers have approved a bill to allow qualifying patients to access medical marijuana in hospitals-but only after the federal government finalizes a pending proposal to reschedule cannabis. The Senate Education and Health Committee voted 14-0 on Thursday to advance the legislation from Sen. Barbara Favola (D), days after it advanced through a subcommittee. The legislation would build upon existing state law protecting health professionals at hospices and nursing facilities that assist terminally ill patients in utilizing medical cannabis treatment. Those protections would be . . .

In about nine months, federal hemp laws are scheduled to significantly change in a way that industry stakeholders say would effectively upend the market by re-criminalizing most consumable cannabinoid products. But in the interim, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing a deadline next week to help inform future hemp policy. As part of appropriations legislation that President Donald Trump signed last year, many hemp products that were legalized during his first term in office under the 2018 Farm Bill will be prohibited once again starting in November. The spending measure included . . .

President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the attorney general to finalize the marijuana rescheduling process is overwhelmingly popular among cannabis consumers, according to a new poll. The survey from the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD asked people who use marijuana to share their perspective on the order, which was signed in December but has yet to be followed through on by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The pending plan would move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). About 83 percent of respondents said they support the order, . . .

Country music legend Willie Nelson has been channelling his passion for the cannabis plant into a booming business venture. Across the United States, his hemp-derived THC drinks “Willie’s Remedy+” have been selling like hot cakes. More than 400,000 bottles have been purchased since the drink line launched in partnership with JuneShine Brands in March of 2025, making it one of the top selling cannabinoid beverages in the country. Now, with a projected inaugural run rate of US$80 million, Nelson just announced that his company has raised US$15 million to help expand the brand’s reach even . . .

THE BIG IDEA Happy Friday all, Today’s main piece is more of an analysis than usual. But it highlights something I think will be important as the cannabiz begins to face significant repeal efforts: Repeal is less about access to weed than it is about industry assimilation. Questions like ‘Is it a good neighbor? And ‘Is it paying taxes?’ are going to matter. In a conservative state like Oklahoma, where state officials say a criminal element has intertwined with the legal market, the cannabiz could be in trouble. I hope you find it valuable, Alex Send tips, press releases, concerns, feedback . . .

Image: Freepik Cannabis businesses operate in a crowded, regulated marketplace where attention is scarce and loyalty is earned slowly. For owners and operators, the challenge isn’t just getting noticed-it’s staying interesting without drifting off-brand or running afoul of platform rules. Creativity, when used with intent, becomes the lever that keeps marketing relevant and relationships durable. [ . . . ] The post Creative Momentum: Keeping Cannabis Marketing Fresh Without Losing Focus appeared first on The Leaf Online.

Kentucky’s governor is calling on lawmakers to let more patients legally access medical marijuana, and he’s announcing that cannabis gummies are now available for purchase in the state’s licensed dispensaries. Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said at a briefing on Thursday that his administration sent a letter urging legislative leadership to pass a bill adding ALS, Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease, sickle cell anemia, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, terminal illnesses and other maladies as medical cannabis qualifying conditions. “In most other states that have a medical marijuana program, these are . . .

Willie Nelson’s THC-infused beverage company, Willie’s Remedy+, announced a $15 million Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital, with participation from Second Sight Ventures, to fuel its nationwide retail expansion and continued product innovation. In under a year, the brand has become the top-selling THC drink online, moving over 400,000 bottles since launch. With support from JuneShine Brands’ distribution network, Willie’s Remedy+ plans to roll out a 10-SKU portfolio of spirits, seltzers, and shots to retailers like Total Wine, Lowe’s, Binny’s, and TXB in 2026. Inspired by . . .

The governor of Colorado says his state should not have joined a lawsuit supporting the federal ban on gun ownership by people who use marijuana that’s now before the U.S. Supreme Court-and he personally opposes the state attorney general’s “legal position on this.” It took some by surprise when Colorado’s top prosecutor, as well as the attorneys general of other states that have legalized cannabis, signed on to a December filing with the court backing the Trump administration Justice Department’s argument that current federal statute barring cannabis consumers from buying or possessing . . .

Indulge your sweet tooth with Leafly’s list of the best THC chocolates of 2026. The post The best weed chocolates of 2026 appeared first on Leafly.

The Mississippi House of Representatives has approved a bill to allow terminally ill patients to access medical marijuana in hospitals, nursing facilities and hospice centers. About a week after advancing out of the House Public Health and Human Services Committee, the full chamber passed the legislation from Rep. Kevin Felsher (R) in a 117-1 vote on Wednesday. Known as “Ryan’s Law,” an acknowledgement of a young cannabis patient who passed and whose father has since become an advocate for access in hospital settings, the bill is meant to “support the ability of terminally ill qualifying . . .

Wisconsin senators have approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state as other legislators push for broader adult-use legalization. The Senate Health Committee on Thursday advanced the medical cannabis legislation from Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R) and Sen. Patrick Testin (R) in a 4-1 vote. This comes months after the panel held an initial hearing on the GOP-led proposal, which was introduced last October. Wisconsin’s GOP Assembly speaker said last year that he hoped lawmakers in the state could “find a consensus” on legislation to legalize medical marijuana. But he added . . .

The prohibitionist group Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) is facing criticism over its decision to deny multiple drug policy reform experts entry to a summit it is hosting in Washington, D.C. this week where the organization will lay out its 2026 priorities and agenda. Despite billing the 2026 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit as an opportunity for researchers and non-profits to learn how to “educate their communities and employees on all issues surrounding drugs and drug policy,” the pro-reform group Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) says SAM rejected their attendance and refunded paid . . .

Maryland lawmakers are taking up a bill to protect the gun rights of medical marijuana patients in the state. Members of the House Judiciary Committee discussed the legislation from Del. Robin Grammer (R) on Wednesday. The delegate has sponsored multiple versions of the cannabis and gun rights measure over recent sessions, but they have not yet advanced to enactment. “House Bill 365 protects the firearm ownership rights of those who qualify to use medical cannabis by reconciling the articles concerning health and public safety,” Grammer said at the hearing. “A loophole continues to exist . . .

Another Florida committee has approved a bill to significantly reduce the fee for military veterans to obtain medical marijuana registry identification cards, slashing the cost to one-fifth of the current amount. About a week after moving through the House Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, members of the House Health Care Budget Subcommittee followed suit and advanced the legislation from Reps. Susan Valdés (R) and Michelle Salzman (R) in a unanimous on Thursday. Valdés called the proposal “a simple bill with a big impact” ahead of the vote. “Medical cannabis has shown promise in . . .

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is teaming up with an anti-marijuana group to promote a public service announcement contest pegged to 4/20, inviting high school students to submit videos about why the use of cannabis “is harmful for the developing brain, mental health, and your life!” “The contest is an opportunity for high schools to demonstrate how students are working to prevent cannabis misuse at their school and to encourage their peers to abstain,” a notice about the contest organized by Johnny’s Ambassadors says. As with past PSA initiatives from the group, it made clear that . . .

Before Heidi Perhach graduated with her latest degree, she told a story about assuming a family member – who had no experience with Cannabis at the time – would be able to keep up with her preferred dosage. At the time, honey sticks with RSO infusions were popular, and she gave a relative about half of a stick of honey. As it turns out, she said, it was too much for them to handle. She thinks back on that story now and laughs at how much her understanding has grown since then and how important it is to start low and go slow. “That moment when I went to school and learned how to dose people, . . .