Cannabis Policy & Legalization
Global cannabis legislation, decriminalization efforts, and legal battles shaping the industry.
Question: I remember many years ago, you wrote that you were not necessarily in favor of vertical horticulture at commercial scale. I’m currently designing a cultivation area for a facility with very high ceilings, and I’m wondering: Have your thoughts on the matter evolved over the years?Answer: That opinion was informed by the large-scale cannabis…
Has Ken Changed His Mind About Growing Cannabis Vertically? Read More »
As Congress continues to navigate a path forward on funding legislation to end an ongoing government shutdown, lawmakers are still at work attempting to reach a deal on federal hemp laws—with one GOP senator telling Marijuana Moment that multiple options are on the table, though it will ultimately come down to what leadership wants. While…
Future Of Federal Hemp Laws In Flux Amid Congressional Negotiations, Read More »
[PRESS RELEASE] – SEATTLE, Oct. 29, 2025 – As ACTIVE drives the cannabis vape industry toward greater sustainability and optimized performance, it is proud to introduce Singular®, a new modular vape platform designed for every type of extract. Built around a reusable battery system, Singular reduces battery waste while preserving the all-in-one experience users love.Unlike closed pod…
ACTIVE Launches Singular: A Cannabis Vape Platform Designed for Every Read More »
Patients suffering from dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) exhibit cognitive improvements following the sustained use of plant-derived cannabinoid extracts, according to placebo-controlled clinical trial data published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. An international team of investigators from Brazil and the United States compared the efficacy of low-dose cannabis extracts versus placebo in 28…
Clinical Trial: Daily Use of Plant-Derived Cannabis Extracts Improves Cognition Read More »
[PRESS RELEASE] – LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30, 2025 – Triminator, a pioneering force in cannabis processing solutions since its inception in Northern California, announced its strategic evolution through integration with Mobius, forming the world’s largest manufacturer of post-harvest processing equipment for the cannabis industry.This transition combines Triminator’s storied legacy of innovation with Mobius’ advanced in-house…
Triminator Evolves With Mobius to Usher in New Era of Read More »
A coalition of gun rights organizations is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to expand its examination of the constitutionality of a federal ban on firearm ownership by people who use marijuana—telling justices that a recent case on the issue it accepted would not properly settle the question of the current law’s constitutionality. After the Supreme…
Gun Rights Groups Urge Supreme Court To Combine Cases On Read More »
OH Senate rejects changes to marijuana & hemp bill; ME recriminalization ballot measure; Mike Tyson talks cannabis with PA leaders 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… BREAKING: Journalism…
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Stephanie Shepard is the Acting Executive Director of Last Prisoner Project, where she leads the organization’s national work to free those incarcerated for cannabis offenses and to repair the lasting harms of cannabis criminalization. A powerful advocate for retroactive relief, Stephanie brings both lived experience and deep empathy to her role, turning her own story…
Legalization Isn’t Justice Until Every Cannabis Prisoner Is Free Read More »
The Ohio Senate doesn’t see eye-to-eye with its House counterpart on legislation that would revise the state’s 2023 voter-approved cannabis law and provide a legal avenue for selling intoxicating hemp products.The Senate voted unanimously on Oct. 29 to reject the 228-page legislation, Substitute Senate Bill 56, that House members passed one week earlier in an…
Ohio Senate Votes, 32-0, To Reject House Changes to Cannabis, Read More »
“A lot of seniors can’t sleep, and a lot of young people now are stressed out and they can’t sleep either.” By Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan…
Nearly 1 In 5 Young Adults Use Marijuana For Help Read More »
