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Marijuana Regulations Protect Public Health Better Than Alcohol Rules Do,

State agencies that regulate marijuana are far more attentive to public health concerns than the those charged with overseeing alcohol, a new government-funded study has concluded. “Cannabis regulatory agencies largely outperform alcohol regulatory agencies in terms of their articulated public health goals, activities, and policies,” the authors, all affiliated with the University of Maryland, wrote.…

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Could Trump “steal” the cannabis issue from Dems? (Newsletter: December

VA legal marijuana sales plan; Feds reject psychedelic org’s grant app; TX medical cannabis licenses; MN lawmakers push cannabis employee stock plans 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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Trump cabinet members talk psychedelics with former senator (Newsletter: December

Fed PSA on marijuana & driving; MN gov slams hemp ban; TX medical cannabis rules adopted; VA marijuana sales legalization plan; Study: Dogs & CBD 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…

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Trump And Republicans Could ‘Steal Marijuana Reform’ From Democrats, Progressive

A progressive political group is recruiting supporters to join a marijuana “advisory board,” warning of the risk that President Donald Trump and other Republicans could “steal” the popular issue away from Democrats. The Progressive Turnout Project recently sent out an action alert about the shifting political dynamics around cannabis, fundraising around the creation of what…

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VA Rejects Psychedelic-Focused Veterans Group’s Grant Application For Suicide Prevention

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is facing criticism after rejecting a grant application from an organization that helps connect veterans to programs abroad where they can receive psychedelic therapy to treat serious mental health conditions. While VA Secretary Doug Collins has been vocal about his support for expanding access to psychedelics like ibogaine…

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Texas Officials Approve Nine New Medical Marijuana Business Licenses As

Texas officials have conditionally approved nine new medical marijuana business licenses as part of a law that’s being implemented to significantly expand the state’s cannabis program. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced on Monday that it’s completed the first phase of the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) expansion selection process, which will now involve…

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Minnesota Should Allow Marijuana Businesses To Offer Employee Stock Ownership

“ESOP as a business structure can give hope to new businesses as they look to grow the Minnesota cannabis sector.” By Sen. Robert Kupec (D) and Rep. Nolan West (R), via MinnPost With new uncertainty around the federal legality of hemp products nationally and a rocky rollout of Minnesota’s cannabis market locally, we need to…

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Virginia Marijuana Commission Unveils Plan To Legalize Adult-Use Sales Under

A Virginia legislative commission on marijuana has unveiled a much-anticipated proposal to legalize recreational marijuana sales that it is recommending lawmakers pass during the 2026 session. And with an incoming governor supportive of the cannabis reform, advocates are optimistic that the plan could come fruition. After months of hearings and debate, the legislature’s Joint Commission…

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Inside The Pre-Roll Machine Of The Future: How Apehex And

Apehex, the automated pre-roll system developed by Perfectionist Rolling Equipment in collaboration with RAW founder Josh Kesselman, is quietly changing how joints are manufactured across North America. What looks today like a polished piece of production equipment began as something much simpler: a Saturday morning idea, a production bottleneck and a message that landed in…

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Chill Pups: CBD May Help Reduce Aggression in Dogs, Study

Just as humans look beyond traditional medicine, sometimes turning to ancient plant-based remedies like cannabis, the little fluffies who share our homes may also benefit from these treatments. A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science found that dogs who receive CBD supplements over long periods show a notable reduction in aggressive behaviors compared…

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