Trump Team Push for Weed Policy Changes

0:00As 420 rolls by, the Trump team is redbing up calls for big changes in weed policy nationwide. They're pushing the shift marijuana from schedule 1 to schedule 3 federally, which would ease some restrictions after years of it being seen as, having no medical use. In San Francisco, celebrations at Hippie Hill State's small this year, with folks chilling under umbrellas in the rain. People like veterans and everyday users shared how cannabis helps with stress and PTSD, keeping the vibe alive despite the weather. But California's legal weed scene is hurting bad, even 10 years after legalization. Heavy taxes and rules are squeezing businesses, while illegal grows grab most of the market over 60% of all cannabis smoked here comes from. Untaxed, unsafe sources. Just last week, cops busted 20,000 plants in Hayward alone. Four months back, President Trump announced the reclassification, and he nudged it again recently, saying he hopes it happened soon.

1:00Industry leaders are frustrated, pointing out it means dispensaries still can't take credit cards. Everything's cash only in this digital world. That stall keeps the fight going between legal ops and the black market, but the man doesn't quit, especially on days like 420 when folks find. A way no matter what. This has been California News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.