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GOP Senator To File Bill Promoting Psychedelics Research And Treatment

A new Senate bill is being filed that would promote research into the therapeutic potential psychedelics, aiming to create a new office in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would advance the development innovative treatments for serious mental health conditions and assist in reviewing the scheduling status of drugs like psilocybin, ibogaine and MDMA.…

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Disagree On Best Way To Regulate Marijuana If

“I never say never. I would certainly be open to discussion.” By Ford Turner, The Center Square If Pennsylvania decides to legalize recreational marijuana, which government agency should run the show? Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D) proposed budget for 2026-27 anticipates lawmakers will legalize it and $729 million in new revenue will be generated next fiscal…

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Mississippi Bills To Expand Medical Marijuana Access Head To Governor’s

Mississippi lawmakers have sent a pair of bills to expand medical marijuana access to the governor’s desk. One of the proposals, known as the “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act,” would create a pathway for patients who don’t have one of the state’s specific delineated qualifying conditions to become eligible for legal marijuana access. Under…

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No Rise in Teen Problematic Cannabis Use Following Legalization

State laws legalizing marijuana access for adults are not associated with any increase in the number of hospitalized teens presenting symptoms of cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to data published in the International Journal of Drug Policy. Penn State University investigators assessed inpatient discharge records for over 2.8 million young people (ages 10-17) in 13…

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Alcohol Industry Group Launches Push To Regulate Hemp THC Drinks

A major alcohol industry trade association is launching a new campaign pushing Congress to call off a scheduled ban on hemp THC beverages and instead regulate the products for consumer access. Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) on Tuesday announced it has created an educational microsite on the issue that offers resources on the…

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Grill Anti-Marijuana Campaign Spokesperson About Ballot Measure To

Massachusetts lawmakers weighing a ballot proposal to roll back the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law had some pointed questions for a spokesperson representing the anti-cannabis campaign, with several signaling skepticism about the motivations behind the repeal measure and its implications for consumers and businesses. At a hearing before the Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions on…

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Feds announce hemp CBD and THC Medicare coverage details (Newsletter:

UT gov signs psychedelics bill; Canadian Conservative leader’s marijuana stance; CO cannabis biz compliance checks; GA medical marijuana expansion 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… Free to read…

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Too $hort, Vic Mensa And More Pull Up For Season

After pulling stories out of names like Snoop Dogg and The Game in season one, Spitfire with Shirley Ju returns in April with Too $hort, Vic Mensa, Slug, Shordie Shordie and more. After a very solid first run, Spitfire with Shirley Ju is coming back for season two. Stay tuned! If you watched season one,…

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Japan Cracks Down on CBN: The End of a Cannabis

Japan is once again tightening its stance on cannabis-derived compounds. This time, the focus is on cannabinol (CBN), a cannabinoid less well-known than THC or CBD, but one that is increasingly found in products aimed at relaxation and sleep support. The decision, reported by International CBC, marks a new chapter in the Asian country’s regulation,…

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New Mexico Lawmaker Celebrates New Funding To Provide Psilocybin Therapy

“It doesn’t seem fair that you can only get treatment if you can afford it… It’s urgent that all New Mexicans have a chance to use this as opposed to those who can afford it.” By Leah Romero, Source NM New Mexico is setting up the statewide medical psilocybin program to be more accessible to…

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