Published March 15, 2026 Despite court rulings decriminalizing personal cannabis use, Mexico still lacks a nationwide commercial marijuana market Mexico’s path toward cannabis legalization remains uncertain as lawmakers continue debating how to regulate a national marijuana market. For a full breakdown of current laws, possession limits, and legal status, see our guide to cannabis lawsContinue reading “Mexico’s Cannabis Legalization Stalls as Lawmakers Struggle to Approve National Regulatory Framework”
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Explore the latest cannabis news covering policy developments, industry activity, healthcare updates, and international legalization efforts. This section features timely reporting on regulatory changes, major announcements, and market shifts shaping the evolving cannabis landscape.
Coverage spans multiple areas of the industry — from legalization milestones and medical cannabis programs to corporate strategy, enforcement updates, and emerging global markets. Together, these stories provide a broad view of the developments influencing cannabis businesses, policymakers, and consumers.
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Australia Expands Medical Cannabis Access as Patient Numbers Continue Rising
Published March 14, 2026 Australia’s medical marijuana program continues growing as regulators approve more cannabis products and prescriptions Australia’s medical cannabis program continues expanding as patient access grows across the country. Regulators have approved more cannabis products while physicians issue increasing numbers of prescriptions. Medical cannabis remains the primary legal pathway for cannabis access inContinue reading “Australia Expands Medical Cannabis Access as Patient Numbers Continue Rising”
Netherlands Expands Legal Cannabis Supply Experiment to Regulate Coffee Shop Market
Published March 13, 2026 Dutch regulators are testing a controlled cannabis supply chain in selected cities to replace illicit production The Netherlands is expanding a government-run experiment designed to regulate the country’s cannabis supply chain. The initiative aims to address a long-standing contradiction in Dutch cannabis policy. For decades, cannabis has been legally sold inContinue reading “Netherlands Expands Legal Cannabis Supply Experiment to Regulate Coffee Shop Market”
Switzerland Expands Legal Cannabis Pilot Programs as European Reform Momentum Grows
Published March 10, 2026 Swiss cities are expanding regulated cannabis sales trials as part of a national research effort studying legalization impacts Switzerland is expanding a series of legal cannabis pilot programs designed to study regulated marijuana sales. The projects are part of a national effort to evaluate potential legalization policies. Several Swiss cities areContinue reading “Switzerland Expands Legal Cannabis Pilot Programs as European Reform Momentum Grows”
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Renew Push for Recreational Cannabis Legalization in 2026
Published March 10, 2026 Bipartisan proposals and budget pressure bring adult-use marijuana legalization back to the Pennsylvania legislature Pennsylvania lawmakers are once again debating whether to legalize recreational cannabis. The discussion returns in 2026 as budget pressures and regional market competition intensify. Several new proposals have appeared in the state legislature this year. Supporters argueContinue reading “Pennsylvania Lawmakers Renew Push for Recreational Cannabis Legalization in 2026”
Connecticut Lawmakers Consider Allowing Cannabis Consumption Lounges
Published March 8, 2026 New bill could allow cannabis retailers to offer on-site consumption spaces for smoking, vaping, and edibles Connecticut lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow cannabis retailers to operate on-site consumption lounges, a move that could significantly expand how and where people legally consume marijuana in the state. The proposed bill wouldContinue reading “Connecticut Lawmakers Consider Allowing Cannabis Consumption Lounges”
Oregon THC Edible Limit Bill Fails After Cannabis Industry Pushback
Lawmakers abandon proposed THC cap for cannabis edibles after concerns from Oregon’s marijuana industry Oregon lawmakers have abandoned a proposed bill that would have limited the amount of THC allowed in cannabis edible products after strong pushback from the state’s marijuana industry. The proposal aimed to reduce THC levels in individual servings and require additionalContinue reading “Oregon THC Edible Limit Bill Fails After Cannabis Industry Pushback”
Florida Recreational Marijuana 2026 Ballot Initiative Fails to Qualify, Campaign Promises Continued Fight
Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Florida Voters Won’t See Recreational Cannabis on the 2026 Ballot Florida’s effort to place a recreational marijuana legalization measure on the 2026 ballot did not qualify after election officials ruled that petition signatures did not meet the required threshold, according to reporting from the Associated Press. State officials said theContinue reading “Florida Recreational Marijuana 2026 Ballot Initiative Fails to Qualify, Campaign Promises Continued Fight”
Marijuana Rescheduling 2026: Current Status, Timeline & What Happens Next
Published February 25, 2026 | Last Updated: April 24, 2026 Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Remains Under Review in 2026 As of 2026, marijuana has not been officially rescheduled under federal law. Cannabis remains federally classified as a Schedule I controlled substance while the federal rescheduling process continues through the administrative review pipeline. So, is cannabis federallyContinue reading “Marijuana Rescheduling 2026: Current Status, Timeline & What Happens Next”
United Nations Weighs In on U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling Order, Highlighting Global Regulatory Implications
Global Regulatory Reaction to U.S. Federal Policy Shift In an unprecedented move that may reshape international cannabis policy, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) — the United Nations body responsible for monitoring compliance with global drug control conventions — has formally acknowledged the recent executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to reclassify cannabis underContinue reading “United Nations Weighs In on U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling Order, Highlighting Global Regulatory Implications”