The Business of Cannabis

House Votes To Let Military Veterans Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations From VA Doctors

May 20, 2026 | National

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to let military veterans receive recommendations for medical marijuana through their doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—while also approving a separate amendment focused on the therapeutic benefits...

TSA Just Updated Its Marijuana Policy, But What Exactly Does That Mean?

May 20, 2026 | Feature, National

Is it about to get easier to pack your pot on an airplane? Without any fanfare or even a press release, the Transportation Security Administration quietly changed its policies regarding marijuana in April 2026 — specifically, medical marijuana. But as news of...

Colorado, Washington Mull Marijuana-Based Tourism

May 20, 2026 | Feature, National

Marijuana legalization votes this week in Colorado and Washington state don’t just set up an epic state-federal showdown on drug law for residents. The measures also open the door for marijuana tourism. Both marijuana measures make marijuana possession in small...

Massachusetts: Former Revenue Chief To Lead Reshaped Cannabis Control Commission

May 20, 2026 | Feature, National

Given the chance to reshape the Cannabis Control Commission, Gov. Maura Healey has tapped a former revenue commissioner who recently steered the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to chair the downsized panel. The governor on Tuesday appointed Christopher...

Study Shows Cannabis Could Treat Obesity, Diabetes

May 14, 2026 | National

Researchers at UC Riverside gave cannabis to obese mice and found that not only did the rodents lose weight, but when given a concentrated cannabis oil, the mice also saw striking benefits in their metabolic function. Nicholas DiPatrizio, a UC Riverside professor...

Congressional Amendment To Let Military Veterans Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations Through The VA Advances To Floor Vote

May 13, 2026 | National

A powerful congressional committee is allowing an amendment that would let military veterans receive recommendations for medical marijuana through their doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to advance to a vote on the House floor. The proposal from Reps....