Reclassifying medical marijuana is long overdue, but it’s not enough

By: Paul Armentano

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 612

Last Updated: 3 days, 20 hours ago

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The Trump administration’s decision to reclassify state-authorized medical cannabis products and recognize state-licensed medical cannabis providers is a historic first step toward bringing federal drug policy into the 21st century.

For over 50 years, the federal government had clung firmly to its “Flat Earth” position that marijuana lacks any legitimate medical utility and belongs in the same federal classification as heroin.

And for much of this time, government officials went to extreme lengths to …

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