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Ole Miss loses federal contract to grow research-grade marijuana

The University of Mississippi lost its contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) that allowed it…

News July 15
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Marijuana rescheduling will be among DEA nominee’s ‘priorities’ but …

President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told a Senate committee that reviewing the…

News May 1
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Green Thumb CEO has dire outlook on federal marijuana reform prospects

Green Thumb Industries CEO Ben Kovler offered a bleak outlook on national marijuana reform and sharp criticism of…

News March 3
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Trump taps career DEA official to lead agency, oversee marijuana rescheduling

President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is Terrance Cole, a career DEA official…

News February 11
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How will Supreme Court ruling affect marijuana rescheduling?

The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision to significantly curtail federal regulatory agencies’ power has triggered a fresh round…

News July 2
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Biden administration formally proposes moving marijuana to Schedule 3

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday took the latest step toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous…

News May 16
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DEA must ‘make good’ on marijuana rescheduling, Democratic lawmakers say

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has offered federal lawmakers a rare glimpse into the ongoing marijuana rescheduling process.

News April 26
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US receives first DEA-sanctioned cannabis import from Jamaica

A Canadian-Jamaican company comprised of former veterans of Steep Hill Labs and Canopy Growth Corp. has shipped what…

News February 23
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Blumenauer pushes DEA to clarify timelines for marijuana rescheduling

Oregon Democratic congressman Earl Blumenauer continues to push the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to reschedule marijuana and lay…

News February 12
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