Cannabis Legalization News

08/14/2025

How to Open a Dispensary in Rhode Island: The Complete Guide for 2025

Discover how to open a dispensary in Rhode Island with our comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry.

08/14/2025

08/13/2025

It's that thrilling time of year—camping and festival season! The Cantanna Festival burst onto the scene three years ago as a vibrant celebration, fueling th...

08/13/2025

Federal Cannabis Legalization in 2025: Why Schedule III Rescheduling Won’t Save the Industry (Yet)

Federal Cannabis Legalization turns 50 this year—if you start counting from 1975, when decriminalization first splashed across a handful of progressive states

08/12/2025

How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary: The Essential 2025 Playbook

Discover how to open a cannabis dispensary in 2025 with key steps for success in a competitive market.

08/11/2025

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08/11/2025

Truckers Lose Jobs for THC Test: Clash of Federal and State Cannabis Laws in 2025

Discover why truckers lose jobs for THC tests despite state cannabis legalization. Learn how federal regulations, outdated testing methods, and the Medical Ma*****na, Inc. v. Horn case shape this broken system—and what changes might finally save CDL drivers’ careers.

08/10/2025

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Understanding cannabis rescheduling is key to knowing how a move from Schedule I to Schedule III could impact taxes, research, and the legal cannabis industry—while leaving major challenges unresolved. Ask ChatGPT

08/10/2025

This week in cannabis legalization news: Trump considers moving ma*****na to Schedule III after pressure from cannabis industry leaders, potentially reshaping taxes and research access. California cities raise pot taxes and fees despite plunging sales, raising fears of an illicit market comeback. In Kentucky, Rand Paul fights Mitch McConnell over h**p rules that could destroy small farmers. New York regulators back off shutting down 108 dispensaries near schools, opting for legislative fixes and financial relief. Illinois opens a new round of R3 grants, reinvesting cannabis tax revenue into communities harmed by the War on Drugs.

I’m Tom, a cannabis lawyer breaking down what’s really happening in cannabis policy every week. Like, subscribe, and join the fight for cannabis freedom.

08/10/2025

Cannabis M&A 2025: Guide to Deals & Due Diligence

2025 guide to cannabis mergers and acquisitions: market conditions, notable deals, strategic options, due diligence and rescheduling impacts.

08/09/2025

How Elected Officials Undermine Voter-Approved Cannabis Laws

Elected officials often undermine voter-approved cannabis laws, hindering progress toward legalizing ma*****na across the United States.