Last updated September 4, 2026 Hemp and Cannabis Laws in the U.S.: History, Legal Changes, and What Comes Next Hemp and cannabis laws in the United States developed through overlapping systems of agricultural policy, drug prohibition, medical access, and state regulation. That history explains why a state can permit a cannabis business while federal restrictions still apply, and why a product described as hemp can face different… Read more

Imagine if you were living during the days of Prohibition, watching as alcohol transitioned from an illegal substance to a well-regulated, taxable commodity. Today, we're witnessing a similar shift with marijuana. In a ground-breaking move, the government reschedules marijuana from a schedule 1 substance to a schedule 3. In this article, we'll uncover what this really means, shedding light on the implications surrounding this fundamental change… Read more