Cannabis Policy & Legalization
Global cannabis legislation, decriminalization efforts, and legal battles shaping the industry.
A leading veterans organization is warning congressional leaders that a newly approved blanket ban on consumable hemp products could inadvertently “slam the door shut” on critical research In a letter sent to House and Senate leaders on Wednesday, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) executives stressed the importance of “supporting solid scientific…
Top Veterans Group Warns Congress That Hemp Ban Could ‘Slam Read More »
Marijuana legalization did not make it into the Pennsylvania legislature’s final budget deal, despite the governor’s push for the reform. But several House and Senate lawmakers tell Marijuana Moment that they see a path forward to end criminalization in the fast-approaching 2026 session. While Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said in August that he wouldn’t “concede”…
There’s A Path Forward For Marijuana Legalization In Pennsylvania Even Read More »
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) went on a bit of a social media tirade on Wednesday, taking aim at a campaign working to put a marijuana legalization initiative on the state’s 2026 ballot and dismissing the idea that the reform could generate significant tax revenue by pointing to Colorado’s experience with cannabis. The Democratic governor…
Colorado Governor Hits Back At DeSantis Over Claims Marijuana Legalization Read More »
“When the Legislature exercised its constitutional authority to impose a tax on the wholesale sale of marijuana, it did not place an ‘undue burden’ on the voters’ exercise of direct-democracy rights.” By Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from…
Michigan Officials Defend New Marijuana Tax From Industry Lawsuit Read More »
It’s been about three months since President Donald Trump said he’d be making a final decision on a pending marijuana rescheduling proposal within weeks—and a White House spokesperson tells Marijuana Moment that the process remains “ongoing.” Amid contentious debates in Congress over a ban on most consumable hemp products that was signed by Trump on…
Marijuana Rescheduling Review Remains ‘Ongoing’ Three Months After Trump Announced Read More »
Vance & RFK attend event with psychedelics talk; FL marijuana poll; Study: Study: Cannabis increases women’s relationship satisfaction; Hemp mom op-ed 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… Before…
Trump signs bill recriminalizing hemp THC products (Newsletter: November 13, Read More »
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a Senate-passed spending bill that includes provisions to ban most consumable hemp products, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk. Following a historic, weeks-long government shutdown, the Senate approved the appropriations legislation on Monday to fund critical agencies. Tucked inside the measure is a controversial section to re-criminalize…
Congress Passes Bill To Recriminalize Hemp THC Products, Sending It Read More »
In New York’s fast-evolving cannabis scene, few names carry the mix of grit, heart, and legacy that Jayson and Britni Tantalo do. With over 30 years of combined experience in the legacy market—and more than a decade running successful hydroponic and distribution ventures—the duo brought deep roots and business savvy when they launched Flower City…
Flower City Dispensary: Rochester’s Legacy-to-Legal Trailblazer Read More »
“Senator Klobuchar voted against the hemp provision because she thought it would hurt the state’s small businesses.” By Ana Radelat, MinnPost Minnesota’s booming industry of intoxicating products made by hemp, including beverages and gummies, is reeling from the ban on their products that is making its way through Congress in a bill that would reopen the…
Minnesota Hemp Businesses And Senators Say Federal THC Ban Will Read More »
Vice President JD Vance, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary and other top Trump administration officials are attending a “Make America Healthy Again” summit that features a session on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare…
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