Category Archives: Cannabis News

Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Federal Cannabis Regulation Changes Signal Industry Shift Canada is updating federal cannabis regulations in 2026, with proposed changes that could affect licensing standards, compliance expectations, and enforcement priorities for producers and retailers nationwide. For a full overview of the country’s current rules and legalization framework, see our guide to Canada’sContinue reading “Canada Updates Cannabis Regulations in 2026”

Last Updated: March 18, 2026 France’s Medical Cannabis Framework Nears Final Approval France is moving closer to full implementation of its medical cannabis legalization framework in 2026 after resolving political budget delays that had stalled final regulatory approval. With the national budget passed, officials are now expected to publish the long-awaited legal texts governing patientContinue reading “France Moves Closer to Medical Cannabis Legalization in 2026”

State Lawmakers File Bills to Expand Cannabis Growing Rights New Jersey legislators have introduced two companion bills that would legalize home cultivation of cannabis for both medical patients and adult recreational users — a shift that would significantly broaden cultivation rights in the state if passed ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Under current NewContinue reading “New Jersey Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Legalize Home Cannabis Cultivation”

Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Historic Cannabis Law Takes Effect in the Czech Republic As of January 1, 2026, the Czech Republic has taken a major step forward in cannabis policy by implementing a national adult-use cannabis law that allows adults aged 21 and over to legally possess and cultivate cannabis for personal use. UnderContinue reading “Czech Republic Legalizes Personal Cannabis Possession and Home Cultivation in 2026”

Controversial Ballot Initiative Advances A campaign seeking to repeal adult-use recreational cannabis legalization in Massachusetts has taken a significant step toward placement on the 2026 ballot. On December 18, 2025, state officials confirmed that organizers of the petition collected enough certified signatures to move the initiative forward, a development that has caught the attention ofContinue reading “Massachusetts Ballot Initiative Could Repeal Recreational Cannabis Market”

Thailand Signals Major Shift as Government Moves to Re-Regulate Cannabis Industry Thailand’s cannabis industry may be heading for a significant reset as government officials move to tighten regulations following the country’s rapid and largely unstructured legalization. Once hailed as a trailblazer in Asia, Thailand is now reassessing its cannabis framework amid mounting political pressure, publicContinue reading “Thailand Moves to Tighten Cannabis Rules After Rapid Legalization”

Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Europe’s Largest Economy Moves Deeper Into Cannabis Legalization Germany is expanding cannabis social clubs in 2026 as part of its phased legalization rollout, allowing registered adults to collectively grow and access limited amounts of cannabis under strict new rules. The expansion marks a major step in the country’s transition towardContinue reading “Germany Expands Cannabis Social Clubs in 2026”

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reportedly asked members of Congress to block federal funding for state-level marijuana pardon and expungement programs, according to newly surfaced reporting. The request has raised alarm across the cannabis industry and among criminal justice reform advocates, who argue that such a move could slow or reverse progress aimed atContinue reading “DEA Reportedly Urged Congress To Block Funding For State Marijuana Pardon Programs”

President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order that would direct federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act — a change that could represent the most significant shift in U.S. cannabis policy in over 50 years. Under current law, marijuanaContinue reading “Trump Set to Sign Historic Cannabis Rescheduling Order”

In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Michael Simon has ruled Oregon’s Measure 119 unconstitutional, effectively nullifying the voter-approved law that mandated cannabis businesses to enter into labor peace agreements as a condition for obtaining or renewing licenses. What Is Measure 119? Measure 119, passed in November 2024 with 57% voter approval, required cannabisContinue reading “Judge Overturns Oregon’s Cannabis Labor Law”