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When Kyle Copac lights up, he’s not just smoking; he’s reflecting on decades of cannabis culture, change, and persistence. “This is our latest batch of Lemon Cherry Gelato,” he says, explaining how certain strains feel like old friends you always come back to.High Times as a GatewayHemp, Hope, and a Cannabis Cup That sense of…
This Alabama Grower Took Hemp All the Way to the Read More »
Hoodie Analytics projects the Commonwealth could command 4% of national cannabis sales as incoming Governor Abigail Spanberger prepares to pursue adult-use retail legislation. Virginia just leveled up. After years of stop-start cannabis reform, voters elected Abigail Spanberger as governor on November 4, setting the stage for the state’s long-awaited entry into adult-use cannabis. Spanberger has…
Spanberger Win Sparks $2.5B Cannabis Sales Forecast for Virginia Read More »
A new scientific review published by the American Medical Association (AMA) shows that use of psilocybin has “surged” in the U.S. in recent years amid the decriminalization movement and in light of “promising clinical trial results” on its therapeutic potential. But the paper, released on Wednesday, also points out that current federal laws present “a…
Psilocybin Use Has ‘Surged’ But Federal Law Is A ‘Major Read More »
One of the behind-the-scenes architects of the federal law legalizing hemp during President Donald Trump’s first term says it’s a misconception that Congress accidentally created a “loophole” allowing intoxicating cannabinoid products to be sold. Rather, the controversy over the hemp THC marketplace that’s emerged is a direct consequence of inaction by lawmakers and regulators that…
Legalizing Intoxicating Hemp Products Wasn’t A ‘Loophole’ But Was Intentional, Read More »
SCOTUS delays marijuana & guns case; OK legalization effort fails; MA cannabis bill advances; Alcohol groups push Congress 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 Moment possible… Hold on,…
Former White House officials talk cannabis rescheduling & pardons process Read More »
Marijuana-related arrests far outpace arrests for other drug-related violations in jurisdictions where its possession and use remain criminally prohibited under state law. In five states (Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Wisconsin), more than half of all drug-related arrests reported by state and local law enforcement agencies in 2024 were cannabis-related, according to data provided by…
Marijuana Comprised Nearly Half of All 2024 Drug Arrests in Read More »
A majority of Americans remain in favor of legalizing marijuana, according to a new poll from Gallup. But support has seen a slight dip since last year—a trend that’s been “driven by Republicans” who are turning against the reform, the organization found. Overall, 64 percent of Americans now back ending cannabis prohibition. That’s 4 percentage…
Majority Of Americans Still Back Marijuana Legalization—Despite Big Drop In Read More »
Efforts to legalize adult-use marijuana sales in Virginia got a boost on Tuesday with the election of Abigail Spanberger as the state’s next governor. The Democrat supports the reform, unlike outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who twice vetoed measures to enact it that were sent to his desk by the legislature. Spanberger, a former congresswoman,…
Virginia’s Newly Elected Governor Supports Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Sales Read More »
The third edition of ExpoCannabis Brasil will take place November 14–16, 2025, at São Paulo Expo, reaffirming its status as Latin America’s largest cannabis event—a unique convergence of science, culture, policy, and industry. After drawing more than 40,000 visitors and over 300 exhibitors from 14 countries in 2024, the fair returns with an even broader…
ExpoCannabis Brasil 2025: Latin America’s Largest Cannabis Fair Returns to Read More »
Oklahoma activists have withdrawn a marijuana legalization initiative that they’d hoped to place on the state’s 2026 ballot. After a short but aggressive signature push to secure ballot placement, Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) ultimately did not turn in its petitions by the deadline, according to the secretary of state’s office. This is a…
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