Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: U.S. Federal Push: MORE Act Reintroduced Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act…
August 26- September 2, 2025 – Cannabis & Tech Today Read More »
A fascinating study out of Pennsylvania just delivered news that should terrify pharmaceutical executives and delight anyone who understands what real medicine looks like. According to research published in PLOS One, 58% of medical cannabis patients quit using it within a year, with nearly half stopping within just three months. Before prohibitionists start celebrating, let’s…
Most Medical Cannabis Patients Quit After a Year Study Finds: Read More »
Nearly two-thirds of US voters (65 percent) “think that legalizing marijuana nationally is a good idea,” according to nationwide survey data compiled by Emerson College Polling. The total is a five-point increase in support for legalization since Emerson pollsters last posed the question one year ago. Voters’ support for marijuana legalization was strongest among respondents…
Two-Thirds of Voters Say Legalizing Marijuana Nationally Is a “Good Read More »
The era of noisy IPOs, debt-fueled expansion and corporate promises of dominance appears to be behind us. A quieter cannabis era is taking shape, defined by grounded projects and a return to the plant. In this High Times exclusive, we reveal one of them: a collective built around breeder recognition, born from late-night concerts and…
From OG Kush to Chem91: Inside the New Collective Reviving Read More »
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy told Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) that he’s “aware” of the state’s launch of legal psilocybin services and is committed to continuing to be “outspoken in favor of advancing psychedelic therapies” at the federal level, according to a staffer in the governor’s office. During a…
RFK Jr. Discussed Plan For ‘Advancing Psychedelic Therapies’ With Colorado Read More »
About two in three American voters says legalizing marijuana nationwide would be a “good” idea, according to a new poll. As advocates and stakeholders await a decision from President Donald Trump on a more modest rescheduling proposal, the survey from Emerson College found that 65 percent of registered voters are in favor of going further…
Two In Three American Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana Nationwide, Poll Read More »
Texas medical marijuana expansion; Oregon cannabis lounge ballot initiative; Study: CBD shows “promising” results for skin care Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before you dig into today’s…
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There is a political and cultural tension running through the U.S. While dispensaries flourish on the streets and the word “rescheduling” appears in every headline, Congress has decided to step in. On Friday, a group of Democratic lawmakers reintroduced what many describe as the most sweeping bill yet to remove cannabis from the list of…
The MORE Act is Back! 40 Lawmakers Push Full Cannabis Read More »
The year 2025 marks a somber milestone: the centenary of international cannabis prohibition. What began in Geneva in 1925, when global powers agreed to classify “Indian hemp” as a narcotic under the International Opium Convention, has since shaped a century of misguided policy, criminalization, and cultural stigma. “This is not a moment for celebration,” says…
A Century Underground: 100 Years of Cannabis Prohibition Read More »
At a time when prices on just about everything seem to be rising, luckily, that isn’t the case for weed smokers in most U.S. markets. If you keep up with cannabis news, you’re likely to read about declining prices and their impact on the regulated weed industry. Lower prices put pressure on the bottom lines…
Falling Cannabis Prices Are A Boon For Consumers Read More »
