Cannabis Policy & Legalization
Global cannabis legislation, decriminalization efforts, and legal battles shaping the industry.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration diverted more than $35 million in taxpayer funds that investigators say were used to influence last year’s ballot fights over abortion and recreational cannabis, according to a months-long investigation by the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times. The money, originally allocated for healthcare, child welfare and opioid recovery programs, was…
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A recent Bloomberg report suggests the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may be exploring a program to cover CBD treatments for some patients, potentially starting with older adults receiving cancer treatment or palliative care. While no official policy has been announced, the discussion alone represents a meaningful shift in how cannabinoid therapies are…
Medicare May Consider Covering CBD — Here’s What That Could Read More »
“Anyone in jail for anything to do with cannabis should be set free.” Ice-T does not blink when he says it. He does not reach for qualifiers. He keeps talking. “It’s legal in enough places,” he adds. “That’s like having somebody in jail for alcohol after Prohibition.” We are on House of Haze, a High…
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Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) have filed a bill in Congress to allow people living in federally assisted housing to use marijuana in compliance with state laws without having to fear losing their homes. Under current policy, people who live in public housing are prohibited from using controlled substances in…
New Congressional Bill Would Let People Use Marijuana In Public Read More »
As President Donald Trump prepares to announce a decision on marijuana rescheduling, a new poll from a religious conservative research firm again shows that a majority of Americans are ready for legalizing cannabis altogether. Trump voters, however, are largely not on board with the change—with the exception of younger ones. The survey—conducted by YouGov on…
Most Americans Back Legalizing Marijuana, But Trump Voters Not On Read More »
Less than 24 hours after undergoing a heart procedure in an Indiana hospital, former NBA star and owner of the successful cannabis/hemp company Viola Brands, Al Harrington, was all smiles as we sat down to commence a candid conversation. That’s all you need to know about this extraordinary athlete’s toughness, tenacity and determination: When there’s…
Al Harrington: The Heart of a Lion Read More »
A White House spokesperson has confirmed to Marijuana Moment that President Donald Trump is “currently expected to address marijuana rescheduling” on Thursday, though they added that “any details of this potential action until officially announced by the White House are speculation.” This comes amid a rapidly churning rumor mill about the president’s potential plans to…
White House Confirms Trump Will ‘Address Marijuana Rescheduling’ Thursday, But Read More »
Sponsored The fifth Amsterdam Coffeeshop Awards brought together coffeeshops, budtenders, creatives and consumers for a weekend that celebrated history, community and top-shelf weed. Published on December 17, 2025 The 2025 Amsterdam Coffeeshop Awards brought together cannabis lovers from across the industry—including coffeeshops, staff, brand representatives and regular patrons—for a weekend of tastings, meetups and shop…
Inside Amsterdam’s 2025 Coffeeshop Awards Read More »
Bill targets online marijuana ads; Senator attends hemp biz opening; GOP lawmaker: Cannabis a “gateway drug”; Prohibitionist filing in SCOTUS gun case 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……
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A GOP congressman says President Donald Trump doesn’t have the authority to unilaterally reschedule marijuana via executive order. But while lawmakers could overrule any administrative move to enact the reform, it would be a “heavy lift” in the Republican-controlled Congress, he acknowledged. Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD)—a staunch prohibitionist who recently helped secure provisions in a…
GOP Congressman Says Trump ‘Technically’ Can’t Reschedule Marijuana On His Read More »
