Cannabis news. No smoke.

The Green Brief is a cannabis news and information site built on a simple premise: you deserve clear, factual reporting on one of the most rapidly evolving policy areas in the United States — without the haze of advocacy, marketing, or hot takes.

What we cover

We track federal policy — DEA rulemaking, FDA actions, congressional legislation, and executive orders. We follow state-by-state legalization with an interactive tracker covering all 50 states and DC. We report on clinical research and science, distinguishing between what the evidence actually shows and what marketing claims suggest. And we cover the culture and history of cannabis in America.

Our approach

We are not an advocacy organization. We are not affiliated with any cannabis company, dispensary, or lobbying group. We do not make health claims or provide medical or legal advice.

Our reporting is sourced, factual, and designed to help you understand what is happening — not to tell you what to think about it. When we cite research, we note its limitations. When we report on legislation, we include both sides.

The daily brief

Every morning, we publish a curated selection of the most important cannabis stories. You can read them on the site or receive them in your inbox at 7am by subscribing to our newsletter.

Contact

Questions, tips, or corrections: thegreenbrief@proton.me