Texas Hemp Operators Cry Foul Over New Health Department Proposed Rules [FEATURE]
Texas hemp businesses face hefty new licensing fees and restrictive testing mandates, sparking outrage over proposed health department regulations.
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New state-imposed restrictions on hemp products and legal marijuana have sparked a response from cannabis advocates. (Cathryn Murray/Creative Commons)Ohio Cannabis Advocates Begin Push to Undo Intoxicating Hemp Products Ban and Regressive Changes to Marijuana Law [FEATURE]
Cannabis advocates have begun moving to undo restrictions on hemp products and legal marijuana imposed by state lawmakers and the governor. -
FOLLOW-UP TO OUR 12/17 "Important Message and Alert About the Boat Strikes" EMAIL
Dear Drug Policy Reformer, Thank you to those of you who responded to our December 17th action alert supporting H.Con.Res.61, federal legislation sponsored by House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Members -
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Psilocybin mushrooms. Bills to allow their therapeutic use are moving in Massachusetts. (Pixabay)OH Hemp, Weed Crackdown; MA Psilocybin Bills Advance (12/29/25)
Ohio tightens the screws on cannabis, while Bay State lawmakers lean toward loosening up on magic mushrooms. -
David BordenImportant Message About Marijuana Rescheduling
Dear Drug Policy Reformer, You likely have seen the news about President Trump's 12/18/25 Executive Order addressing cannabis (marijuana) rescheduling as well as hemp and CBD concerns. Our -
What We Need Your Support for These Last Days of 2025
Happy holidays! As 2026 approaches, this is what we are working on and need your help for. -
Fixing the Hemp Ban: Industry and Legislative Proposals [FEATURE]
As of now, there is less than a year until a ban on most hemp cannabinioid products goes into effect, but the industry and Congress are looking at fixes. -
Reformers React to Trump's Marijuana Rescheduling Executive Order [FEATURE]
Rescheduling is only a start, not the end when it comes to marijuana policy reform. -
Beverages with hemp-derived cannabinoids. The Trump administration appears open to regulating--not banning--them.Trump Orders Movement on Cannabis Rescheduling, Leaving Opening for Hemp Industry [FEATURE]
An executive order by President Trump has directed the US Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling process. He has also signaled his administration is open to regulating -- not banning -- hemp-derived cannabinoids.