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Congressional researchers are laying out the scope and limitations of the Trump administration’s marijuana rescheduling action-explaining that while certified patients who possess medical cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries now have certain protections, the industry as a whole isn’t “immediately” considered to be in “full compliance” with federal law, particularly as it concerns recreational products. In a report published by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) last week, analysts described the parameters of the recent final order issued by the Justice Department that moved medical . . .

Akanda Corp (NASDAQ: AKAN) (FRA: Y232) shares slid hard after Fugazi Research released its critical short report on May 4. AKAN stock dropped more than 32 per cent in one trading session. Investors took notice of the report’s claims that the company suffers from extreme dilution risks, negligible operations and no fundamental value overall. Fugazi Research detailed a troubling picture in its writings. The firm noted that only about 534,000 shares are currently available to trade after a reverse split while more than 6.7 million additional shares are already registered and can be sold into the . . .

An affiliate of insurance company Travelers is suing to decline coverage for a fatal 2023 explosion which investigators found was likely related to butane “honey oil” extraction. Four died in the blast and ensuing fire. The insurer is asking for a ruling that it is not responsible for defending the defendants — operators and the landlord — in subsequent lawsuits. The insurance policy covering the facility explicitly excludes cannabis processing. The defendants, who appear not to have held cannabis licenses, could not be reached for comment. After the Baldwin Park (Los Angeles Co.) accident, . . .

New program from the veteran hemp marketing agency takes aim at the industry’s biggest blind spot – specialized business education built exclusively for hemp entrepreneurs. HempAware, a creative marketing agency and educational platform with more than two decades inside the hemp industry, today announced the upcoming launch of its Hemp Business School, one of the first comprehensive business training programs designed exclusively for hemp founders, operators, and brands. A waitlist is now open at HempAware.com. The Hemp Business School arrives at a defining moment for the sector. As the . . .

Opponents of marijuana reform have filed a lawsuit challenging the federal cannabis rescheduling action announced by President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice last month-using a law firm at which a former Trump administration attorney general is a partner. Prohibitionist organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) on Monday asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review and set aside the cannabis rescheduling action, alleging that they have been “aggrieved” by the reform. Under an action . . .

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Dwight Diotte was 14 when he built his first grow at the end of his bed, lining a cardboard box with tinfoil and screwing in a blue 150-watt bulb. He had noticed the seeds in his teenage stash and decided, with adolescent certainty, that he would grow his own. When asked when he knew cannabis would be his life’s work, his answer was swift. “Immediately, from the time I took the second drag.” That conviction carried him west in the early 1980s, first to British Columbia, then down through Oregon and California, tracing the supply lines of the era in search of better genetics. By 1989, he was . . .

Virginia NORML is also promoting a separate action alert encouraging voters to contact the Governor’s office. To date, nearly 2,000 communications have been sent by Virginia voters. The post Virginia: NORML Leads Coalition Urging Governor Not to Veto Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Bills appeared first on NORML.

The Republican senator who heads up the Banking Committee says the fact that marijuana remains illegal at the federal level while more states legalize it has created a “quandary” for cannabis businesses and banks that wish to serve them. “Congress is going to have to make it legal, because today even though the president has declassified it or reduced its impact, the truth is it is still illegal,” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), who chairs the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, said on Tuesday, referring to the Trump administration’s recent move to federally reschedule marijuana. . . .

A Pennsylvania Senate committee has approved a bill to create a new Cannabis Control Board (CCB) to oversee the state’s medical marijuana program and intoxicating hemp products-for the third time, with new amendments. The body could also one day oversee recreational cannabis if it is legalized in the state. The Senate Law & Justice Committee voted 7-4 on Monday to advance the legislation back to the floor for consideration. The panel had previously done so in March and, before that, in October-but its sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin (R), who is also the committee’s chair, has repeatedly brought the . . .

North Carolina senators have filed a new bill that, if enacted, would allow voters to decide whether to legalize marijuana for personal or medical use at the ballot box this November. The legislation, filed by Sens. Kandie Smith (D), Caleb Theodros (D), Paul Lowe Jr. (D) and Joyce Waddell (D), seeks to place two separate cannabis questions before voters. The first, if approved, would add this new section to the state Constitution: “Section 39. Right to possession of limited amounts of cannabis for personal use. The possession of limited amounts of cannabis for personal use shall not be a . . .

St. Louis, MO (May 4, 2026) ─ Today, CSQ, the first accredited cannabis/hemp safety and quality certification program published its new EU GMP Addendum, initiating the official public comment period for industry stakeholders to weigh in on the program and audit requirements. CSQ’s addendum is meant to help producers of cannabinoid materials and products across the globe verify that their product meets EudraLex Volume 4, Parts 1 & 2, and Annex 7 (EU-GMP) regulatory requirements for medicinal herbal products. The EU GMP Addendum is not a standalone regulatory certification. . . .

A Republican South Carolina state senator says that “medical marijuana is now legal” in the state following the Trump administration’s move to enact federal rescheduling-but a GOP congressman who is running to be the next governor says he has a “problem with marijuana,” calling it a “gateway drug.” State Sen. Tom Davis (R), who has sponsored bills to legalize medical cannabis over a number of sessions, said that under a little-known state law he believes was triggered by federal rescheduling, “we have just become the 41st state that has a legally authorized medical marijuana program.” . . .

A coalition of marijuana reform advocacy organizations and businesses are calling on Virginia’s governor not to veto legislation to legalize recreational cannabis sales even after lawmakers rejected her proposed changes to the measure. “Together, these bills address the real issues surrounding cannabis in the Commonwealth today: an already-existing, unregulated marijuana market operating openly across the state while consumers, communities, and law enforcement are left without the protections of a legal framework,” the groups wrote in a letter to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Monday. “Let’s . . .

Most Americans support the federal government’s reclassification of medical cannabis, according to an analysis of more than 40,000 comments on the public record related to federal proposals by researchers at Johns Hopkins University and the University of California San Diego. In response to a 2024 proposal by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reschedule cannabis, 42,913 comments were submitted to the docket, which is part of the federal e-rulemaking process and how the public can engage with proposed regulations. It marked the largest amount of public input to date on federal . . .

The Idaho campaign seeking to legalize medical cannabis in the state has submitted its petition signatures to county clerks ahead of the May 8 deadline, the Idaho Capital Sun reports. The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho has indicated it has collected more than 100,000 signatures to put the issue on November general election ballots. Amanda Watson, the campaign spokeswoman, told the Capital Sun that the campaign looks forward “to hearing good news from the Secretary of State’s office once the signatures are submitted, reviewed and verified.” “In Idaho, we are fortunate to have the . . .

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) has again expressed support for medical cannabis legalization in the state, the Indiana Capital Chronicle reports. Braun last week told reporters that he was “going to do what makes sense,” noting that recent federal changes – moving medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act – make it “more likely” that the state could legalize medical cannabis. “You’re going to need to ask the legislators and the leaders in those two chambers to see what they’re thinking, because I’m clear in terms of where I’m at. You’ve got to . . .

These Cannabis-infused recipes are all about keeping things fresh, simple and seasonal. Each dish stands on its own, built around straightforward ingredients and easy preparation, with a light infusion of Strawberry Gelato, a Pruf Cultivar indica-dominant hybrid. I made these recipes for a candlelight dinner on our floating home’s deck. Everyone enjoyed it, and no one fell in the river! Bruschetta with Ricotta and Peas Servings: 4 Ingredients:8 slices peasant bread, lightly toasted4 teaspoons canna-olive oil1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese4 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped scallions1 cup . . .

Check out this month’s roundup of books that pair well with taking a few puffs and the path less traveled. Let’s hit the road, readers! “The Last Season”Eric Blehm (@ericblehmofficial)Harper Perennial Step right into the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada in California, but with a dark twist in this gripping true story. “The Last Season” follows backcountry ranger Randy Morgenson, infamous for his ability to locate lost hikers, until he becomes one himself. Equal parts adventure biography and true-crime-esque mystery, this Outdoor Book Award winner pulls you deep into the solitude of nature . . .

The Big Island of Hawaiʻi embodies a sense of feral magic; it is both ancient and vibrant with new green life. As you set foot on the ʻĀina and breathe in the ocean air, your whole body drops into awe. You feel Tūtū Pele’s mana rising through the warmth of lava rock beneath your feet, her essence carried on salt-kissed trade winds drifting in from the vast Pacific. The land meets you exactly where you are and whispers, “Slow down and breathe in the blessings.”Mauka to makai – mountain to ocean – this island isn’t just a destination, it’s a living, breathing kūpuna, inviting you to remember . . .

Derry Brett started collecting Cannabis genetics in the early 1980s, moving through parts of Central and Southeast Asia and bringing seeds back from places where the plant had been grown for generations. Those lines are still in Barney’s Farm’s breeding program – artifacts, yes, but continually worked into whatever comes next as the seed bank’s legacy grows. Barney’s Farm now operates as a global seed company with decades of recognition behind it, but Brett doesn’t frame it that way. When the subject of competition comes up, he shrugs it off. “The market being crowded is a compliment,” he . . .

The Texas hemp industry can resume selling smokeable products after a Texas judge granted a temporary injunction. A state ban on the products, a substantial part of the state’s multi-billion hemp industry, took effect at the end of March. Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle blocked Texas from enforcing a new “total delta-9 THC” standard that included THCA towards the 0.3% limit for hemp products. THCA converts to THC when heated. The ruling also blocks . . . Log in or become a WeedWeek Member to read this article. The post Newsbrief: Texas judge allows hemp sales to temporarily resume appeared first . . .

Alien Genetics – the influential maker of Fruity Pebbles OG, Starfighter and Alien Rock Candy – is back with four crosses to his Kiwi Sours that are hot for 2026. Hundreds of strains bear Alien Genetics’ DNA, including MAC1 and Cookies and Cream. According to Alien and Lady Alien, the two-person team, Alien Genetics is in pursuit of unique terpenes that have a “rotational,” palate-staining quality. The hottest release of the Kiwi Sours crosses is dubbed Laura Palmer for Alien Genetics’ love of the show “Twin Peaks.” Laura Palmer is (Paris Rock Candy x Marshmallowz) and Kiwi Sours. Get that . . .

The White House released a new National Drug Control Strategy on Monday that raises alarm about “high-potency” marijuana and expresses concerns that international cartels and crime groups “exploit” state cannabis legalization laws. It also discusses the forthcoming federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is scheduled for later this year under a law signed by President Donald Trump. While the publication of the new 195-page document from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) comes just weeks after the Trump administration announced it is moving forward with . . .

For years, the cannabis industry invited a certain kind of storytelling. The dominant narratives favored scale, spectacle, and capital. Expansion itself often passed for strategy. In North America especially, the sector’s early rise was framed through cultivation footprints, licensing races, and the promise of a market that seemed perpetually on the verge of going fully mainstream. Claudia Della Mora has spent enough time inside that world to understand both its appeal and its distortions. Trained in investment banking and shaped by years of work across M&A, regulated industries, and . . .