Any Hope From The Administration On Cannabis
By Terry Hacienda The Fresh Toast Part of the cannabis industry went big for the current administration and fingers are crossed it will pay off Mom and pop businesses employing hundreds of thousands of people are worried about what the administration is going to do about cannabis While over of the constituents say it should be legalized and even other part of the regime are supporting anatomical marijuana The future is unknown The appointment of Terrance Cole as President Donald Trump s nominee to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration DEA has brought both optimism and skepticism to the ongoing debate over federal cannabis rescheduling But is there any hope from the administration on cannabis A crucial portion of the industry backed the winning ticket certain it would mean success for marijuana The fresh movement to help veterans with clinical marijuana seems positive and records based All hope is turned to the DEA pick now Cole s latest comments during his Senate confirmation hearing have sparked discussion about the Trump administration s stance and the future of cannabis agenda at the federal level Cole stated reviewing the stalled marijuana rescheduling process would be one of my first priorities if substantiated acknowledging it s time to move forward after repeated delays in the administrative process This has offered a glimmer of hope to advocates who have long awaited progress on the issue However Cole repeatedly declined to commit to supporting the specific proposal to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III a recommendation initiated under the Biden administration and backed by the Department of Soundness and Human Services HHS Terrance Cole DEA pick But Cole has emphasized the need to review the science and consult with experts before making any decisions Cole s long career in law enforcement and his previous residents statements reveal a traditionally conservative stance on cannabis He has linked marijuana use to strength risks and youth suicide and has used hashtags such as justsayno and notlegal distribution in social media posts This history has led several observers to question whether his stated willingness to prioritize the rescheduling review will translate into meaningful action or merely maintain the status quo The cannabis rescheduling process has been mired in delays A scheduled hearing to assess the Biden-era rescheduling proposal was canceled pending an interlocutory appeal leaving the matter in the hands of the incoming Trump administration Former DEA and HHS bureaucrats have warned that without proactive aid from President Trump himself the process could stall indefinitely or be suspended altogether if the administration reinterprets prior legal arguments Thousands of mom and pop businesses Industry stakeholders and advocates are cautious While Cole s remarks about moving the process forward are welcomed his refusal to endorse the Schedule III proposal and his historical opposition to reorganization temper expectations Multiple believe the Trump administration s overall approach remains uncertain The Fresh Toast is a daily lifestyle platform with a side of cannabis For more information visit www thefreshtoast com Copyright The Fresh Toast Distributed by TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY LLC Related Articles Feds More Open To Biological Marijuiana For Veterans Connecticut s Cannabis Boom What You Need to Know About the State s Growing Industry Exploring the ICRS Annual Symposium Advancing Cannabinoid Research Globally Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis What Does a Prospective Change Mean for the Industry Forget Ozempic Cannabis Can Help You Get a Summer Body
