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Alcohol Retailers Push Congress To Delay Hemp THC Ban While

Major alcohol retailers are coming together to encourage Congress to delay the enactment of a law President Donald Trump recently signed that will federally recriminalize hemp-derived THC beverages and other products. The newly launched Beverage Alcohol Merchants Coalition’s (BAMCO) founding members include Total Wine & More, BevMo! by Gopuff, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Spec’s…

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10 Million US Adults Microdosed Psychedelics Last Year, New Report

Nearly 10 million American adults microdosed psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, LSD or MDMA in 2025, according to a new analysis. The results of the RAND Corporation survey indicate that microdosing—which involves ingesting a small amount of a drug to improve mood and well-being without experiencing hallucinations or a full-scale trip—is a popular practice in…

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Woody Harrelson Got Kicked Out Of Two Bars For Smoking

Actor Woody Harrelson apparently got kicked out of two bars for smoking marijuana indoors—with the mother of fellow star Matthew McConaughey. The two laughed about the shenanigans during a recent podcast appearance with Ted Danson. While McConaughey has long been associated with cannabis culture in various movie roles such as his character in Dazed and…

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Why Bombing Mexico Won’t Stop Fentanyl but Legalizing Cannabis Would

War Boners vs. Common Sense: Why Bombing Mexico Won’t Stop Fentanyl (But Legalization Would) There’s a disturbing amount of noise on Twitter right now about the U.S. conducting military strikes in Mexico against drug cartels. Americans who’ve apparently learned nothing from history are cheering for drone strikes, Special Forces operations, and full-scale military intervention as…

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One Joint, No Gun? The ATF Is Rethinking That Rule

A new interim rule would end automatic firearm denials based on a single instance of marijuana use, aligning federal policy with recent court rulings and growing legal pressure. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has issued an interim final rule that could significantly narrow the federal ban on firearm possession for people who…

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The Cannabis Labyrinth in Spain: A ‘Timid’ Regulation for a

Old Continent, early 2026. The headline lands like this: “The Department of Health clears cannabis for four medical conditions.” Back in 2025, Spain joined the list of more than 40 countries that had already brought cannabis into their healthcare systems. And if that was the “first big step,” then what we’re seeing now, right at…

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Washington Bill To Let Seriously Ill Patients Use Medical Cannabis

Washington State lawmakers on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes and hospices. The House Health Care & Wellness Committee advanced the legislation, sponsored by Rep. Shelley Kloba (D), in a 17-1 vote. “This bill here builds on what we…

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Nearly Half Of Massachusetts Voters Who Signed Anti-Marijuana Initiative Petitions

Nearly half of Massachusetts voters who signed a petition to put a marijuana legalization rollback initiative on the ballot say they were misled by the anti-cannabis campaign’s signature collectors, according to a new poll. The survey involved more than 2,300 residents who signed the petition for the measure backed by the Coalition for a Healthy…

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South Dakota Senate Panel Advances Bills To Ban Intoxicating Hemp

“I’d hate to take a product away from people who are using it responsibly.” A South Dakota Senate panel advanced—but did not endorse—bans on hemp-derived intoxicants and kratom on Wednesday at the Capitol in Pierre. Both bills were sponsored by Sen. John Carley, R-Piedmont. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously to put…

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New Hampshire Senators Debate Bill To Legalize Marijuana, With Sponsor

New Hampshire senators took up a bill to legalize marijuana in the state on Thursday. The Senate Judiciary Committee did not vote on the legislation, but members heard testimony both in support of and against the measure. If enacted into law, SB485 would allow adults over the age of 21 to legally possess up to…

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