The DEA evidentiary hearing on cannabis rescheduling ended July 15, 2026. Post-hearing briefs are due August 17. Here is what happens next — ALJ recommendation, DEA Administrator decision, and what it means for DC, Maryland, and Virginia consumers.

Virginia's 2mg total THC cap on hemp products takes effect August 15, 2026. Here's what hemp consumers need to know: which products disappear from shelves, what the federal lawsuit means, and what alternatives exist in the meantime.

Cannabis cannabinoid profiles are reshaping how DMV consumers shop in 2026. This guide explains THCA, CBN, live rosin, CBG, and CBC in plain language — what they are, how they work, and where to find them in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Seven Virginia hemp businesses and their advocates are holding a press conference on the Virginia State Capitol steps Monday, August 10, as the state's sweeping 2mg THC cap on hemp products looms just six days away. Here is what is at stake — and what a federal court may decide before August 15.

A complete guide to cannabis concentrates in DC, Maryland, and Virginia in 2026. Learn what wax, shatter, live rosin, and distillate are, how they are made, legal status in each DMV state, and where to buy legally as Virginia enforces its August 15 THCA deadline.

Smart Approaches to Marijuana is challenging the April 2026 federal order that moved medical marijuana to Schedule III. Here is what the D.C. Circuit case means for cannabis consumers and businesses in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

New York just signed the East Coast's first cannabis farmers market law. Here's what it does, where DC, Maryland, and Virginia stand on cannabis events and pop-ups in 2026, and what DMV consumers need to know about safe access right now.

H.R. 9830, the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, is the House's proposed permanent alternative to the federal hemp ban. Introduced July 22, 2026 by Rep. Andy Barr and Rep. Angie Craig, the bipartisan bill would set a 1% total THC limit, require buyers to be 21+, and bring hemp consumables under FDA oversight. Here's what it means for the DC, Maryland, and Virginia hemp market.

H.R. 9830, the Lawful Hemp Protection Act 2026, proposes a 1% THC standard, age-21 rules, and FDA oversight as a permanent alternative to the federal hemp ban. Here is what it means for DC, Maryland, and Virginia hemp shops and consumers.

The Senate passed the CR with hemp delay intact overnight. The Budd amendment failed. Here's what it means for hemp and CBD products — and what the House must do next.

The Senate votes Monday Aug 10 on a Continuing Resolution that includes a federal hemp delay. Here's what the Budd amendment is, what's at stake, and what DMV hemp consumers need to know.

CHS-related ER visits are up 3.7x nationally and 29% in Virginia. DC, Maryland, and Virginia cannabis consumers need to know the warning signs. Here is what the CDC's August 2026 report says.

Virginia cannabis is legal for adults 21+ right now — possession, home grow, and dispensaries are live. The full adult-use retail market launches July 1, 2027. Here's what's legal today.

Virginia DMV's first-ever cannabis impaired driving prevention campaign, 'Relaxxxxx, Don't Drive High,' runs August 10 through September 7, 2026. Here's what every Virginia cannabis consumer needs to know about the law, the penalties, and staying safe.

Virginia's 2mg THC cap on hemp takes effect August 15, 2026, with an injunction pending. Critics argue the regulation is less about public health and more about clearing the field for the licensed cannabis retail market opening July 1, 2027.

Seven Virginia hemp businesses filed a federal lawsuit on July 31, 2026, to block a new state law eliminating the 25:1 CBD-to-THC ratio exception — making the 2mg THC cap an absolute hard limit starting August 15. Here is what happened, who is involved, and what it means for consumers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Virginia cannabis retail 2027 is officially set for July 1. Here's the full CCA launch timeline, what Virginia residents can do legally right now, and how to access cannabis today before retail opens.

The best-selling cannabis strains in the DMV in 2026 are familiar faces: GG4, Snoop Dogg OG, and Blue Dream. This article explains why these cultivars remain top sellers year after year.

Cannabis concentrates are gaining popularity in the DMV for good reason. This article covers the benefits of concentrates and why more DC, Maryland, and Virginia consumers are making the switch.

Ordering cannabis concentrates for delivery in the DMV requires knowing your options. This guide covers the essentials of concentrate selection and how to get them delivered safely.