NEWS & RESOURCES

President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) on December 18, 2025, directing federal agencies to expedite the reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, representing a significant and measured step toward federal recognition of cannabis's medical value. 

When Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 564 (Haney) into law this fall, California made a critical decision to protect the public health and safety of cannabis consumers and the community programs that rely on cannabis excise taxes for funding.  The bill, which repealed an automatic tax increase and locked the excise tax at 15% until at least 2028, was sound and necessary. And the early data now proves it. 

If you missed our recent webinar, here's what you need to know about the latest California cannabis advocacy wins and where we're heading next. 

The California Cannabis Operators Association (CaCOA) congratulates Clint Kellum on his appointment as Director of the Department of Cannabis Control.

When California voters approved Proposition 64 in 2016, they had a clear vision: create a regulated cannabis market that would fund vital public services, create good jobs, protect public health and safety, and finally displace the dangerous illicit market.  Nearly seven years after recreational sales began in 2018, the data confirms that cannabis legalization has delivered significant economic benefits to California.

When the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association released its comprehensive Hemp Hoax Report last month, it delivered a stark confirmation of what California's legal cannabis industry has been warning about for years: unregulated intoxicating hemp products pose a serious threat to public health, consumer safety, and fair market competition.