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🏛️ Judge Retires, Cannabis Rescheduling Shifts to Trump's DEA Chief + Health Care Infrastructure Takes Shape
DEA judge retirement puts rescheduling directly in Cole's hands, while Leafwell builds the plumbing for post-prohibition cannabis health care. Political winds may be shifting faster than expected.
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The cannabis rescheduling process just took an unexpected turn as the DEA administrative law judge overseeing hearings retires next week, handing complete decision-making authority to Trump's newly confirmed DEA Administrator Terry Cole. While Washington insiders debate whether this accelerates or kills federal reform, health care companies like Leafwell are building the infrastructure for post-prohibition cannabis anyway. The smart money recognizes that policy momentum and business readiness are converging in ways that could reshape the entire industry before year-end.
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