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D.C. Could Greenlight Cannabis Drinks Made By Local Breweries And Distilleries

May 7, 2026 | National

D.C. could soon open the door to cannabis-infused, alcohol-free drinks under a new bill from Mayor Bowser that would let local breweries and distilleries team up with medical marijuana producers. The bill connects two big trends — people drinking less and using more...

Marijuana Opponents File Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration’s Federal Rescheduling Move

May 7, 2026 | National

The cannabis industry is facing renewed uncertainty regarding federal reform, as a lawsuit has been filed to block the Trump administration’s recent initiative to reschedule marijuana. Prohibitionist organizations, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and the National...

Florida Republican Governor Candidates Are United In Opposing Marijuana Legalization

May 6, 2026 | National

The issue of whether Florida should legalize recreational cannabis went away as a significant campaign issue earlier this year after Smart & Safe Florida, the organization behind an initiative to put it back before voters this November, fell short of the...

What to Know About Medicare’s Hemp-Derived Product Program

May 6, 2026 | Feature, National

Under the program announced on April 1, “eligible hemp-derived products can be incorporated into patient care plans under clinician guidance, consistent with model requirements and applicable law,” CMS said in a press release. However, the program...

Experts: Expanded Cannabis Access In Las Vegas May Benefit Gaming Industry

May 6, 2026 | Feature, National

Experts in gaming, cannabis policy, and state government say expanding access to legal, regulated cannabis in Las Vegas could bolster tourism. It could also support the broader gaming industry. This is especially important as visitation softens. Moreover, competition...

Eastern North Carolina Senator’s Bill Would Put Marijuana Legalization On November Ballot

May 6, 2026 | Feature, National

Voters in North Carolina could decide the future of marijuana after Senate Democrat Kandie Smith of Greenville and two colleagues introduced Senate Bill 1072 on Monday. The legislation is intended to bypass years of legislative gridlock by placing two...