OG article by Kevin Fixler December 30, 2025 Idaho’s U.S. senators, Republicans Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, signed a letter to President Donald Trump opposing his executive order directing the reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The letter, authored by U.S. Sen. Ted Budd and signed by 22 GOP senators, warned that rescheduling risks public health and the economy, stating, “In light of the documented dangers of marijuana, facilitating the growth of the

OG article by Kyle Jaeger December 30, 2025 Virginia's incoming Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger, who supports cannabis reform, outlined key requirements for a marijuana sales legalization bill in an interview with WDBJ7 published on Friday. She emphasized the need for strong labeling on cannabis products to inform consumers about potency, similar to alcohol regulations, stating, “A consumer should always know what they are buying... you know what percentage alcohol th

OG article by Imani Williams December 30, 2025 State Representative Antonio Parkinson, representing Tennessee District 98, has proposed the Freedom to Farm Act for the 2026 legislative session. The bill would permit one adult per household to cultivate up to 15 marijuana plants—five adult, five intermediate, and five budding—on their property for personal use, including medical purposes. Parkinson emphasized that this would enable residents to access marijuana without taxes

OG article by Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line December 30, 2025 Approximately 3 million adults in Israel have experienced anxiety, depression, or PTSD symptoms since the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre and ensuing war, according to State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman. Mental health services are overwhelmed, prompting a new Israeli study to test MDMA-assisted group psychotherapy as a scalable treatment for collective trauma. The trial, led by MAPS Israel in partnership with

OG article by Kyle Jaeger December 30, 2025 Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced that federal health programs will launch a pilot by April 2026 to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived CBD annually for eligible Medicare and Medicaid patients, with no charge if recommended by doctors. The initiative, directed by President Donald Trump and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to provide acces

OG article by Doug Petcash December 30 , 2025 Ohio cannabis advocates are launching a referendum to challenge a new state law that restricts intoxicating hemp products and modifies recreational marijuana rules. Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 56, banning sales of such hemp items outside dispensaries and limiting home cultivation to six plants per person. The law also prohibits importing marijuana from other states. Advocates from Ohioans for Cannabis Choice argue thi

OG article by Andrew Bowen December 29, 2025 San Diego's cannabis business tax increase from 8% to 10% failed to meet revenue expectations, generating $19.7 million this fiscal year against a projected $21.3 million, a $1.5 million shortfall. Last year at 8%, it yielded $16.7 million, up from $16.7 million at 5% in 2016. The Independent Budget Analyst attributes the gap to declining taxable receipts from illegal market competition, oversupply lowering wholesale prices, and c

OG article by Anthony Martinelli December 29, 2025 A national survey by JL Partners, conducted among 1,000 registered voters on December 20-21, 2025, revealed that 53% of Americans support legalizing marijuana nationwide. Support reached 62% among Democrats and 51% among Republicans, indicating a shift in opinion across party lines. By gender, 58% of men favored legalization compared to 50% of women. Age demographics showed the highest support at 61% for those aged 30-49, wi

OG article by Emma Burch December 29, 2025 Oklahoma has implemented new medical marijuana regulations effective in 2026 and late 2025 to enhance safety and oversight. Under Senate Bill 1066, starting January 1, 2026, doctors must complete an initial education course and register with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to prescribe marijuana; previously, an active license from relevant state boards sufficed, and non-compliant doctors will lead to rejected patient applic

OG article by Dan Chalk December 29, 2025 A Michigan State University study reveals that at least one in six pregnant women in Michigan use marijuana during pregnancy, with results published in the January 2026 issue of Addiction. The research, led by epidemiologist Ban Al-Sahab, used urine samples to track cannabis use among expectant mothers statewide and found unmarried women twice as likely as married women to use it, alongside higher rates among those with less educatio

OG article by Charles Gasparino December 29, 2025 President Donald Trump's executive order on December 18, 2025, reclassified marijuana from a Schedule-1 to a Schedule-3 controlled substance, aiming to facilitate banking for the $60 billion cannabis industry. The industry celebrated, expecting access to services from major banks like JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citigroup, which had previously avoided cannabis businesses due to federal regulations. However, bank executives

OG article by Nathaniel Weixel December 29, 2025 President Trump's executive order, issued last week, directs the expedited rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III and introduces Medicare coverage for CBD, potentially aiding the hemp industry amid a looming ban. This follows a November government funding bill provision that closes a loophole in the 2018 farm bill, reclassifying hemp-derived products with over 0.4 milligrams of THC as cannabis, effective nex