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A Theory on the DEA's Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing
As the DEA rescheduling hearing enters its final stretch, one emerging theory is that opponents may have expected to fight one debate and found themselves in another.
2026-07-13T17:45:13.077Z
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The hearing runs through July 15, with daily proceedings beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET and transcripts expected to be released as testimony unfolds.
DEA hearings on proposed federal marijuana rescheduling are now underway, opening a closely watched evidentiary phase in one of the most consequential cannabis policy proceedings in decades.
2026-06-29T17:33:50.181Z
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Trulieve's restructuring was tied to a company-specific uplisting objective after Schedule III changes; most operators have not signaled comparable reorganizations.
2026-06-23T00:40:03.433Z
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Governor Spanberger vetoes HB 642 and SB 542 amid dispute over retail launch timeline
Governor Spanberger vetoed cannabis retail legislation in May 2026, but reached a June 16 budget compromise with lawmakers for July 1, 2027 retail market launch with 6-8% state tax.
2026-05-29T02:25:53.904Z
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Before the DEA hearing begins, the agency has already recognized accepted medical use for cannabis in a framework that overlaps heavily with modern state market products.
2026-06-20T01:14:29.522Z
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Investors are revisiting familiar debates as policy uncertainty, liquidity shifts, and institutional positioning create a new narrative cycle.
Cannabis market participants are once again debating whether recent activity reflects structural change or another temporary sentiment swing.
2026-06-19T16:25:00.000Z
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Federal lawmakers move to study real-time cannabis impairment technologies and driving standards
Congressional transportation legislation advances new research initiatives focused on cannabis impairment detection, real-time cognitive testing, and standardized roadway safety frameworks.
2026-05-28T18:09:59.077Z
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Cannabis policy treats industry revenue as legitimate for taxation while still limiting full financial participation for businesses and workers.
2026-06-18T02:53:56.315Z
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Recovery time can behave like an economic bottleneck, and cannabinoids are being studied for whether they marginally shift that constraint.
Evidence around cannabinoids and recovery remains early, but even small improvements in downtime could have cumulative labor and household effects across physically demanding sectors.
2026-06-06T17:46:02.820Z
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Trulieve says it will begin trading on the NYSE as TRLV on June 10, a potential bellwether moment for U.S. cannabis operators seeking broader institutional access.
2026-06-05T22:00:53.002Z
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Scientific interest in cannabinoids and Long COVID originates from identifiable biological and clinical observations — but evidence for treatment remains limited
Millions of people continue to experience symptoms months or years after recovering from COVID-19. Researchers studying Long COVID continue to investigate inflammation, neuroinflammation, and immune dysfunction — the same systems examined in cannabinoid research. Here is what the science currently supports.
2026-06-05T20:37:29.035Z
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As cannabis laws evolve, some Tribal Nations are examining whether regulated cannabis can become another pathway for economic self-determination and diversified sovereignty-driven growth.
Tribal cannabis policy is not just a legal curiosity. It is a question of sovereignty, jurisdiction, and whether cannabis can become another tool of economic development in Native communities.
2026-06-02T23:58:02.2180226Z
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