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GOP political operative Roger Stone says President Donald Trump was effectively “forced” by Republican lawmakers to sign a spending bill that included a ban on hemp products containing THC. Stone—who blasted GOP legislators in a blog post last week over the inclusion of the hemp provisions in an appropriations package Trump signed into law—says he…
GOP Lawmakers ‘Forced’ Trump Into Signing Hemp Ban, Longtime Ally Read More »
In the recent ten years, CBD (cannabidiol) has shifted to the mainstream of wellness culture. CBD is one of the non-intoxicating compounds extracted from the hemp plant that has been touted to have calming, restorative, and therapeutic properties. In contrast to THC, CBD lacks the effect of highness, which is why it can be an…
7 Proven Benefits of CBD for Everyday Wellness Read More »
I’ve been growing cannabis long enough to have strong opinions about nearly everything—light spectrums, humidity levels, the superiority of organic nutrients over synthetic (fight me). But if you’d asked me five years ago whether the specific type of soil could fundamentally alter my THC levels, I would have nodded politely while internally rolling my eyes.…
Dirt Matters: The Underground Truth About Growing Killer Cannabis Read More »
The world used to pretend weed was a dude thing… cute. But stoner girls have always been here; rolling, sparking, sharing, passing, laughing, and living deliciously high. We are not the sidekicks, the giggling “pick me”, or the “chill girlfriend” holding the grinder. Now, attention is shifting, and who gets to be in the spotlight…
What Do Stoner Girls Carry in Their Purse? We’re Here, Read More »
Even though the American cannabis industry became a multi-billion-dollar industry years ago, a decent number of insurance companies are still hesitant to work with cannabis businesses. Whether it’s due to the federally prohibited status surrounding cannabis or certain internal policies among the larger insurance providers that dictate which risks will be insured, the process of…
Guardians of Ganja: The Cannabis Insurance Company Covering Your Grass Read More »
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), reportedly still uses psychedelics despite being otherwise sober, a forthcoming book from a journalist who allegedly had a romantic relationship with him implies. Kennedy has extolled the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, both as a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate and…
RFK Still Uses Psychedelics, Book From Journalist Who Allegedly Had Read More »
“There’s going to be a lot of new and interesting programs and good stuff in there that will help create a well-regulated market that’s going to be good for everybody.” By Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury After four years of stalled efforts and repeated vetoes from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), Virginia lawmakers now see a…
Virginia Lawmakers To Unveil Marijuana Sales Legalization Plan They Want Read More »
Lawmakers and advocates are pushing back after a U.S. attorney announced his office will be aggressively prosecuting cannabis possession and use offenses on federal lands, stating that it’s the administration’s position that “marijuana use is a public safety hazard.” U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming Darin Smith caught some by surprise on Thursday after…
Trump Administration Sees Marijuana As A ‘Hazard,’ Federal Prosecutor Says, Read More »
Marijuana might be federally illegal, but the Trump administration said in a recent little-noticed filing that working in and around the state-legal cannabis sector won’t automatically disqualify people from receiving certain federal benefits. In a final rule published in the Federal Register late last month, the Department of Education detailed a policy change related to…
Working In State-Legal Marijuana Sector Won’t Disqualify People From Certain Read More »
MA marijuana bill advances; KY & IL govs on hemp; NY’s 500th dispensary; Roger Stone slams hemp ban; TX lawmakers divided over THC ban 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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