Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been vocal advocate for marijuana legalization

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has carved out a reputation as a fierce and outspoken advocate during her political career. One issue, in particular, has been at the forefront of her agenda: legalization of marijuana, which she says disproportionately affects members of the African American community. She felt so strongly about the … Read more

Trump administration reclassifies marijuana, as public polls give mixed signals

The Trump administration is changing the way marijuana is regulated. In a major policy shift, it is reclassifying some marijuana by removing it from the Schedule I tier occupied by such drugs as heroin and LSD. A Justice Department order on Thursday launched the shift, with a focus on state-licensed medical use. The administration is … Read more

Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products

Washington — The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has issued an order rescheduling certain marijuana products to a lower drug classification. The order was signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and placed FDA-approved products containing marijuana and products regulated by a state medical marijuana license in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.  … Read more

Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuana

The Justice Department on Thursday announced that it was moving to ease restrictions on state-licensed medical marijuana, opening the door for more research and treatment options. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a post to X that he had … Read more

Trump admin loosens regulations on state-licensed medical marijuana

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s administration is reclassifying state-licensed marijuana as a “less-dangerous” drug, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday. Blanche signed an order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I – reserved for drugs like heroin – to the less strict Schedule III. Blanche said the move is “delivering … Read more