Month: January 2026

Jan 22
Bipartisan Senators Push to Delay Federal Hemp THC Ban for 2 Years

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation that would postpone a looming federal ban on hemp THC products, providing crucial breathing room for an industry facing regulatory uncertainty. The Legislative Effort Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have filed a bill that would delay the enactment of a […]

Jan 12
DOT Grapples with Road Safety as Cannabis Reschedules; OHSU Study Validates THC for Pain Relief

On December 28, 2025, two parallel developments highlighted the complex interplay between cannabis regulation, workplace safety, and medical science. The Department of Transportation confronted potential road safety challenges as marijuana moves toward Schedule III classification, while an Oregon Health & Science University-led systematic review provided new evidence about cannabis efficacy for chronic pain management. DOT’s […]