Federal Policy — page 2

Virginia cannabis laws in 2026: you can legally possess an ounce, grow 4 plants, and gift weed, but you still can't legally buy it. Here's why.

How Reagan's 1980s drug war, 'Just Say No,' DARE, and the 100:1 crack disparity built mass incarceration and the cannabis stigma we're still undoing.

South Africa decriminalized private cannabis but never legalized sales. Here is what the 2018 ruling and 2024 Act actually allow in 2026.

Prop 64 hit its 10-year mark. What California legalization actually changed — genetics, policy, culture — and what it didn't fix. The data and the lessons.

The DEA finalized cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III in April 2026. What changed for research, taxes, and banking — and what didn't change for consumers.

Delta-8 and other hemp-derived THC products cause more severe pediatric outcomes than regulated cannabis. The data parents need — and the steps that work.

A 2026 compliance study found 56% of hemp-derived THC retailers sold to underage-appearing buyers. What this means for parents, consumers, and the industry.

Massachusetts is restructuring its Cannabis Control Commission, raising possession limits, and updating advertising rules. The 2026 reform explained.

A Feb 2026 Addiction meta-analysis links cannabis ad exposure to higher odds of use, with the strongest signal for digital and social-media ads.

Two years after the CanG law passed, Germany's bold cannabis experiment reveals surprising data, a medical market boom, and a tense political standoff.

From life insurance premiums to business liability gaps, cannabis and insurance collide at federal law. Here's what you need to know in 2026.

The SAFER Banking Act could end cannabis's cash-only era. Here's what this landmark bill means for dispensaries, consumers, and industry reform.

The 2018 Farm Bill loophole is closing. Here's what the federal hemp ban, delta-8 controversy, and state-level chaos means for consumers in 2026.

Federal prohibition still blocks legal interstate cannabis commerce. Here's where policy stands, what's changing, and when weed might legally cross state lines.

Section 280E forces cannabis businesses to pay effective tax rates up to 70%. Here's how this IRS code shapes the industry and what may change.

Trump's December 2025 executive order directs marijuana rescheduling to Schedule III. What changes for research, businesses, and you.

A comprehensive 2026 guide to cannabis legality across all 50 states, covering recreational, medical, and decriminalized markets.