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Former White House officials talk cannabis rescheduling & pardons process

SCOTUS delays marijuana & guns case; OK legalization effort fails; MA cannabis bill advances; Alcohol groups push Congress on hemp 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… Hold on,…

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Marijuana Comprised Nearly Half of All 2024 Drug Arrests in

Marijuana-related arrests far outpace arrests for other drug-related violations in jurisdictions where its possession and use remain criminally prohibited under state law. In five states (Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Wisconsin), more than half of all drug-related arrests reported by state and local law enforcement agencies in 2024 were cannabis-related, according to data provided by…

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Majority Of Americans Still Back Marijuana Legalization—Despite Big Drop In

A majority of Americans remain in favor of legalizing marijuana, according to a new poll from Gallup. But support has seen a slight dip since last year—a trend that’s been “driven by Republicans” who are turning against the reform, the organization found. Overall, 64 percent of Americans now back ending cannabis prohibition. That’s 4 percentage…

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Virginia’s Newly Elected Governor Supports Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Sales

Efforts to legalize adult-use marijuana sales in Virginia got a boost on Tuesday with the election of Abigail Spanberger as the state’s next governor. The Democrat supports the reform, unlike outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who twice vetoed measures to enact it that were sent to his desk by the legislature. Spanberger, a former congresswoman,…

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ExpoCannabis Brasil 2025: Latin America’s Largest Cannabis Fair Returns to

The third edition of ExpoCannabis Brasil will take place November 14–16, 2025, at São Paulo Expo, reaffirming its status as Latin America’s largest cannabis event—a unique convergence of science, culture, policy, and industry. After drawing more than 40,000 visitors and over 300 exhibitors from 14 countries in 2024, the fair returns with an even broader…

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Oklahoma Activists Withdraw 2026 Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative

Oklahoma activists have withdrawn a marijuana legalization initiative that they’d hoped to place on the state’s 2026 ballot. After a short but aggressive signature push to secure ballot placement, Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) ultimately did not turn in its petitions by the deadline, according to the secretary of state’s office. This is a…

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As Synthetic ‘Kush’ Ravages Sierra Leone, Its UN Ambassador Says

As “Kush,” a synthetic drug ravaging Sierra Leone’s youth, continues to spread, some in the country are questioning whether cannabis legalization could offer a safer path forward. At the United Nations this week, Sierra Leone’s ambassador and current president of the UN Security Council, Michael Imran Kanu, made clear that reform isn’t on the table…

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve Bill On Marijuana Access Barriers For Police

Massachusetts lawmakers have advanced a bill that would require a study into legal barriers facing first responders who wish to use marijuana in compliance with state law. The legislature’s Joint Cannabis Policy Committee on Monday approved the legislation from Sen. Julian Cyr (D), reporting it favorably and sending it to the Senate Ways & Means…

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Alcohol Industry Groups Push Congress To Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products—At

A coalition of major alcohol industry associations is throwing its weight behind a push to get Congress to ban intoxicating hemp products—at least on a temporary basis before the federal government creates a “robust regulatory framework” for the marketplace. As lawmakers work to finalize appropriations legislation, they’ve felt pressure on both sides of the hemp…

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Getting High Before Drinking Leads to Much Less Alcohol Consumption

New Study Says Pot Before Drinking Leads To Less Booze Consumption  Cannabis as Harm-Reduction Tool?   Many seasoned cannabis smokers and alcohol drinkers enjoy combining both substances together.   There are many reasons why they choose to mix weed and alcohol. For those with social anxiety, getting high before heading off to a party where…

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