Marijuana Politics

AUSTIN, Texas — The future of Marijuana in Texas will take center stage when the new legislative session gets underway next month. A Dallas lawmaker filed a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. It would allow anyone over the age of 21 to legally transport 2.5 ounces for personal use

With Republicans’ new trifecta of control over the White House, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, it’s likely federal marijuana policy will change. But what could – or should – federal marijuana policy look like under a new Trump administration? As an industry veteran, I want the new

Texas could soon impose a blanket ban on ‘all forms of THC’ in a controversial and reactionary proposal issued last week by its lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick. The new proposals, dubbed Senate Bill 3, were put forward by Patrick on December 04, alleging that ‘thousands of stores have opened to

Joe Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter Biden has seen pressure build on the outgoing US president to make good on his promises of widespread clemency for low-level cannabis convictions. In October 2022, issues a presidential proclamation pardoning many federal and D.C. offenses for

In recent months, the Trump administration has made several key appointments that are poised to significantly impact the cannabis industry. These appointments, announced between September 2024 and now, reflect a mix of perspectives on cannabis policy, creating a complex landscape for the industry as

Democrats are taking another swing at legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania. House Reps. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and Rick Krajewski, D-Philadelphia, are circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation they are drafting. It’s the latest in a string of legislation over the past few years

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the city of Dallas after it adopted a voter-approved charter amendment that decriminalizes possessing less than 4 ounces of marijuana. About 67% of Dallas voters approved Proposition R in the November election. At least one councilmember expressed concerns

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his lawsuit Thursday against the city of Dallas over a new marijuana ballot measure, arguing it violates state law. The measure prevents law enforcement from making arrests or issuing citations for marijuana possession or considering the odor of marijuana

President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on Tuesday afternoon that he will nominate TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The appointment is among a string of TV hosts — mostly from Fox News — to be chosen to join Trump's

A Republican-backed group pushing Indiana’s lawmakers to “adopt safe and regulated” marijuana policies launched on Wednesday. “By embracing a smart and evidence-based approach that prioritizes public health, safety, and economic opportunity, we can give Hoosiers the access that they deserve and

The ​ US Cannabis Council hired Mercury Public Affairs to lobby on issues related to the cannabis industry. The lobbyist on the account is Bryan Lanza, who served as communications director for President-elect Trump’s first transition team. The cannabis industry is at a pivotal period. The Biden

With a pro-legalization pick for U.S. Attorney General and a pro-business tax agenda, some in the cannabis industry have found reason to be cautiously optimistic about President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. Akerman’s Cannabis Practice Chair, Jonathan Robbins, tells Forbes industry leaders are