Only a handful of medical cannabis operators have publicly announced the DEA recognized their dispensaries as federally legal. And no MMJ operator in D.C. can be registered, according to the DEA.
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How to make Texas the biggest – and best – cannabis market in the US
The midterm elections mean Texas has a golden opportunity to legalize cannabis, and create an industry bigger and better than any other state’s.
Michigan cannabis industry hopeful Democratic takeover will mean tax repeal
Michigan cannabis operators backed a Republican candidate for governor after he pledged to cut a new wholesale tax, but are hopeful a Democratic trifecta in Lansing will mean industry relief.
Marijuana legalization in Texas? Believe it: What the midterm election blue wave means for cannabis.
Democratic politicians who support marijuana legalization won key races across the country on Election Night. Major progress in Congress and in the states could quickly follow.
Historic election victory as Massachusetts rejects cannabis sales ban, $1.65 billion industry safe
In an landslide Election Night victory for legal cannabis, more than 75% of Massachusetts voters rejected a repeal of adult-use sales.
Massachusetts cannabis repeal is state’s most expensive ballot question in midterm elections
While there are no marijuana legalization ballot initiatives in the 2026 midterm elections, cannabis is still the costliest campaign question in Massachusetts, where a repeal effort appears doomed to defeat.
DEA recognizes cannabis MSO Trulieve, denies marijuana rescheduling benefit to adult-use operators
More than 6,000 cannabis operators filed “timely” applications for registration with the DEA, which has granted recognition to more than 900 locations – including some owed by MSO Trulieve.
Marijuana rescheduling: DEA recognizes first federally legal medical cannabis dispensaries
In separate guidance, the DEA instructed registered medical operators and pending applicants to “establish compliant supply chains” by November 29.
Alabama medical cannabis market continues slow rollout with more openings
The state will have as many as five dispensaries open by early November, state officials said Thursday, as possibly the most tortuous rollout of an MMJ program continues to slowly progress.
How cannabis employers are taking worker healthcare benefits into their own hands
Cannabis employers may wish to consider healthcare captives when choosing employee benefits.
State hemp THC bans are already boosting marijuana MSO revenue
Ohio cannabis sales are up 25% since a state ban on hemp THC products sold outside of licensed marijuana retailers took effect, and marijuana MSOs are benefiting.
Federal hemp THC rescue possible after midterm elections – but with new rules
A rescue plan for hemp cannabinoid products is likely to emerge after the midterm elections, according to Capitol Hill players, but not every product currently on the market will make the cut.
