Archaeologists Identify Traces of Burnt Cannabis in Ancient Jewish Shrine. New research suggests the substance may have been widely used in the ritual practices of the Kingdom of Judah.
Roughly 35 miles south of Jerusalem, in an archaeological site in the Negev desert known as Tel Arad, archaeologists excavating an ancient Jewish shrine have found traces of burnt cannabis and frankincense on a pair of limestone altars, reports Kristen Rogers of CNN. The new research, published last week in the journal Tel Aviv, provides […]
President Reclassified Cannabis, DEA Says Not That Simple.
President Trump signed an order Dec. 18, 2025, to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I (drugs with a high abuse risk) to Schedule III (drug with moderate to low potential for abuse). In this context, controlled and scheduled have the same meaning. Let’s examine what is next in this process, who supports and opposes this change, […]
Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis, opening door to broader weed access.
Key Points Trump’s executive order shifts cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing research, banking and tax restrictions and marking the biggest federal cannabis policy change in decades. The administration is launching a Medicare pilot program for CBD products, potentially bringing cannabis-derived therapies into federally insured health care for seniors for the first time. […]
US House Passes Bill Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws And Rejecting Attempt To Block Trump’s Rescheduling Move.
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a spending bill that would continue protecting state medical marijuana programs from federal intervention—while excluding a provision that previously advanced to block the Justice Department from rescheduling cannabis. Following bicameral negotiations on the appropriations package, the House advanced it in a 397-28 vote on Thursday, sending it to the […]
40 House Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis.
The MORE Act would deschedule and decriminalize cannabis, initiate expungements and support those disproportionately impacted by prohibition. As anticipation continues for President Donald Trump’s decision on cannabis rescheduling, one of the longest-serving U.S. House members is creating new industry shockwaves through legislation to more broadly legalize the plant. Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., one of the […]
The Benefits of Daily Cannabis for the Middle-Aged Brain. Chronic low-dose oral or inhaled cannabis may improve working memory.
Key points Regular, daily cannabis use in older adults, particularly after retirement, has quadrupled. Cannabis affects the brain differentially across the lifespan, and older brains may benefit from daily use. Daily cannabis use produced cognitive improvement and reduced brain inflammation in aged humans and animals. Low-dose, daily cannabis did not impair and can even provide […]
Federal Ignorance Is a Policy Choice. Doing nothing is action, and has real world effects, like it or not.
The Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025 (EBDPA), introduced by Representatives Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar, doesn’t aim to legalize cannabis or reschedule it. Instead, it proposes something deceptively simple: allow the federal government to study it. In a policy environment where ideology has long outpaced data, this quiet shift could have seismic consequences. The […]
The DEA’s Hypocrisy Exposed: Crushing Legal Innovation While Drug Cartels Flourish. The DEA is helping to keep the drug cartels in business with new policy decisions.
While scrolling through my morning news feed, a headline caught my eye that perfectly encapsulates everything wrong with America’s failed approach to drug policy. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—an agency ostensibly created to protect Americans from dangerous substances—is actively blocking a legitimate pharmaceutical company from developing federally-compliant cannabis medications while simultaneously admitting it can’t stop […]
Handful of cannabis bills signed into law by Maryland Governor Moore!
We are happy to announce that this session has ended with some cannabis “wins” in Maryland! Governor Wes Moore signed into law bills to legalize home production of edible products, reduce penalties for some cannabis offenses, allow for resentencing, and expand expungement. With the passage of Delegate David Moon’s (D) HB 413, Marylanders will now […]
Virginia Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Bill.
Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation seeking to improve the state’s medical cannabis program. HB 1989 sought to significantly improve product labeling and codify permissible delivery locations. Regulations promulgated by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority will now take effect greatly diminishing patient access by restricting all medical cannabis deliveries to only the patient’s residence. Direct-to-patient […]