RICHMOND, Va. — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027. The move marks the latest expansion of … Read more
The U.S. government can’t take away a Texas man’s right to own a gun, even though he uses marijuana, the Supreme Court held Thursday, in a unanimous decision that narrows a provision of a federal gun control law. The case, United States v. Hemani, offered the justices a chance to further explain how courts should … Read more
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
Even as Trump eases regulation, evidence grows of pot’s damage to young brains. Source link
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
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Government recategorizes marijuana to a lower drug classification – CBS News Watch CBS News For the first time since 1970, the federal government has reclassified marijuana from the most dangerous category downward into a less dangerous category. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down. Source link
Justice Department moves to ease restrictions on some marijuana products – CBS News Watch CBS News The Justice Department issued an order rescheduling certain marijuana products to a lower drug classification. CBS News’ Shanelle Kaul has more. Source link
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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