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South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Bill To Let Terminally Ill Patients

A South Dakota legislative committee has rejected a bill that would have allowed terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and hospices. The House Health and Human Services Committee voted 12-1 on Thursday to defer the measure to the 41st day of the session, effectively killing it. Rep. Eric Emery (D), the sponsor…

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MA voters regret signing anti-cannabis ballot petition, poll shows (Newsletter:

NH legalization hearing; WA medical marijuana in hospitals; Alcohol coalition on hemp drinks; Study: 10M Americans microdosed psychedelics in 2025 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… BREAKING: Journalism…

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ATF revises gun ban for marijuana & other drug consumers

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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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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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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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