GOP Senator Says Rescheduling Could Help Pass Cannabis Banking Bill

The federal government is hitting the brakes on rescheduling again, with the DOJ pushing back a major legal challenge until early 2026. While the wait is a buzzkill, Senator Bernie Moreno suggests that moving cannabis out of Schedule I would be the "domino" needed to finally pass much-needed banking reform. On the ground, Ohio is tweaking its packaging rules, and Pennsylvania is seeing a push for a formal Cannabis Control Board to clean up its "fractured" market. We’re also keeping an eye on Marc Fogel, recently freed from a Russian prison for medical flower, as he joins the fight for more compassionate policies at an upcoming conference.

For everyday tokers, these delays are frustrating, but the growing political consensus on rescheduling and banking is a huge win. Getting shops onto a stable banking system means better safety for customers and potentially lower prices as businesses save on overhead. It’s a slow burn, but the movement toward a more professional, accessible industry is definitely picking up steam.