Cannabis Policy & Legalization
Global cannabis legislation, decriminalization efforts, and legal battles shaping the industry.
Out-of-state prohibitionist groups are using misleading tactics and are relying on dark money in their efforts to repeal voter-approved marijuana legalization laws in three states. We can’t let them prevail. Here are the facts. In Massachusetts, the sole donor behind the petition to repeal legalization is an out-of-state group that refuses to disclose its funding…
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The governor of Pennsylvania is again calling on lawmakers to move forward with marijuana legalization—and he indicated that a proposed “softening ” of federal cannabis laws through rescheduling could bolster the push for reform. As part of his latest budget request, which was released on Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said it’s past time for…
Pennsylvania Governor Pushes Lawmakers To Legalize Marijuana, Saying ‘Softening’ Of Read More »
The governor of Oklahoma’s recent comments suggesting the state should reevaluate its voter-approved medical marijuana law are drawing mixed reactions from top lawmakers and officials. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) said during his State of the State address on Monday that voters were misled into supporting the 2018 ballot initiative that created a medical cannabis program,…
Top Oklahoma Lawmakers Give Mixed Reactions To Governor’s Call To Read More »
“It’s not going to happen this year. I wasn’t going to waste a bill slot for a bill that I knew wasn’t going to move.” By Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle Advocates for marijuana legalization in Indiana already know 2026 won’t be the year they see it happen. Despite President Donald Trump signing an executive…
Indiana Lawmakers Say Marijuana Legalization Won’t Happen This Year Despite Read More »
A Republican lawmaker who has built a reputation as one of the staunchest opponents of marijuana reform in Congress—and whose record includes ensuring that Washington, D.C. officials are blocked from legalizing recreational cannabis sales—may be at risk of being unseated in November due to redistricting in his state. The Maryland House of Delegates on Monday…
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As 2026 brings a new wave of marijuana reform bills to state legislatures across the U.S., a theme has emerged in one specific policy area: Lawmakers are pushing to allow seriously ill patients to access medical cannabis in hospital settings, with at least 13 states exploring the reform this year. Variations of what’s become known…
Lawmakers In Multiple States Push To Allow Medical Marijuana Use Read More »
OK gov pushes to shut down medical marijuana; ID medical cannabis sigs; WV & MS ibogaine votes; WI legalization bill; TX lawmakers 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…
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Smoking cannabis will always involve some level of inhaling combustion byproducts, but the type of pipe you use can significantly influence how harsh or contaminated that smoke is. Choosing the right weed pipe can help reduce irritation, cool the smoke, and filter out some unwanted particles—leading to a smoother and potentially healthier experience. Below are…
How to Choose a Better Weed Pipe for a Healthier Read More »
Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers are unveiling a new bill to legalize marijuana in the state—though its prospects of passage remain dubious with Republicans still in control of both chambers of the legislature. “Legalization of cannabis is not radical. What’s radical is continuing a system that destroys lives, drains resources and ignores the will of the people,”…
Wisconsin Democratic Lawmakers Announce New Marijuana Legalization Bill To Promote Read More »
The Republican governor of Oklahoma says he wants voters to revisit the state’s medical marijuana law and “shut it down,” arguing that “liberal activists” conned the state and “opened up Pandora’s box’ with legalization. During his State of the State address on Monday, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) said his “top priority has always been keeping…
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