A powerful House committee is turning up the heat on the cannabis industry—this time over what companies are saying, not just what they’re selling. In a newly approved spending bill report, lawmakers are urging federal regulators—especially the FDA—to crack down on cannabis product manufacturers that make unproven or misleading health claims. The concern? A flood of … [Read more...] about Feds Eye Cannabis Crackdown—Not for the Weed, but the Wild Claims
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Federal Door Opens a Crack for State-Legal Cannabis Businesses
For the first time, state-licensed marijuana companies have a formal pathway to request federal protections—using a newly released form from the Drug Enforcement Administration.According to new guidance, businesses operating legally under state cannabis programs can now apply for certain federal considerations through this process, marking a rare moment of overlap between state … [Read more...] about Federal Door Opens a Crack for State-Legal Cannabis Businesses
Feds Want a Closer Look at Legal Weed—But Why Now?
Congress is pumping the brakes—sort of.A key congressional committee just told federal agencies to take a hard look at how states are handling marijuana. Not to legalize it. Not to shut it down. Just… study it.The directive focuses on one big question:Are state cannabis laws actually working—or are they leaking weed into states where it’s still illegal?Translation?Washington is … [Read more...] about Feds Want a Closer Look at Legal Weed—But Why Now?
The Feds Might Cover CBD… While Accidentally Letting More THC Slide
In one of those “only in cannabis policy” twists, the federal government is moving toward covering CBD under a national health insurance plan—while potentially allowing products that blow past the usual THC limits. Yeah, that contradiction is real. A new Medicare-style pilot program is being built to give patients access to CBD products with a doctor’s … [Read more...] about The Feds Might Cover CBD… While Accidentally Letting More THC Slide
“High Hopes, Low Brakes”: Feds Slam the Myth That Marijuana Makes You a Better Driver
The Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have rolled out a nationwide public‑service campaign tackling a dangerous misconception: that driving after using marijuana somehow makes you a better driver. The initiative, titled “Tell That to Them,” features a chilling 60‑second ad. In the spot, a man confidently declares: “I actually drive … [Read more...] about “High Hopes, Low Brakes”: Feds Slam the Myth That Marijuana Makes You a Better Driver
