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The Canopy Daily — April 29, 2026
Texas hemp court fight, Missouri's hemp ban, North Carolina opens medical door, Virginia bill in limbo, and Indiana's surprise pivot.
DEA Opens Federal Medical Marijuana Registration Portal — Rescheduling Goes Operational
The DEA begins accepting applications from state-licensed medical marijuana businesses, marking the first concrete step in implementing Schedule III rescheduling.
The Canopy Daily — April 26, 2026
State-by-state rescheduling fallout, Trump urges Congress on hemp, IRS tax guidance coming, and 70% of Americans support legalization.
It's Official: Medical Marijuana Rescheduled to Schedule III in Historic Federal Policy Shift
The DOJ ordered cannabis moved from Schedule I to Schedule III, ending 56 years of the most restrictive federal classification and unlocking tax relief and research access.
The Canopy Daily — April 14, 2026
Tennessee blocks medical marijuana, Target expands hemp THC in Minnesota, vaporizing beats smoking in new study, and more.
Ohio Judge Blocks Hemp Beverage Ban: 'THC Is THC No Matter Where It Comes From'
Ohio court halts state ban on hemp-derived THC beverages, with judge rejecting the distinction between hemp and marijuana THC that underpins state regulation.
Virginia Governor Spanberger Pushes to Delay Cannabis Sales While Signing Pro-Consumer Bills
Governor Spanberger wants recreational marijuana sales delayed six months, even as she signs bills protecting parental rights and allowing medical use in hospitals.
The Canopy Daily — April 11, 2026
Alabama's first dispensary opens next month, Colorado's market downturn, Rhode Island licensing blocked, rescheduling held up, and more.
Texas Judge Blocks Smokeable Hemp Ban in Major Victory for Industry
Travis County judge issues temporary restraining order against Texas hemp rules, allowing smokeable products back on shelves as legal battle continues.
The Canopy Daily — April 9, 2026
Massachusetts doubles cannabis possession limits, marijuana breathalyzer breakthrough, North Carolina panel backs legalization, and more.
Texas Hemp Industry Files Lawsuit to Block State's Smokeable Product Ban
Hemp businesses challenge Texas ban on smokeable hemp products and steep licensing fee increases in court, arguing the rules rewrite the law.
The Canopy Daily — April 5, 2026
Today in cannabis: Louisiana approves hospital medical cannabis, Hawaii pushes federal legalization, Trump budget protects medical states, hemp products enter Medicare, and the FBI's cannabis investment rules revealed.
The Canopy Daily — April 2, 2026
Today in cannabis: DC proposes THC drinks, Massachusetts lawsuit blocks ballot rollback, Maryland protects first responders, Virginia hires for adult-use, and Tilray posts record revenue.
The Canopy Daily — March 30, 2026
Today in cannabis: Idaho medical ballot hits signature threshold, AOC challenges drug scheduling, Texas orders cannabis study, and Indiana's governor calls out GOP inaction.