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Congressional Researchers Detail ‘Divergent’ Opinions On Hemp As Lawmakers Debate

Amid a contentious debate over federal laws on intoxicating hemp products, congressional researchers have published a report outlining current policies and options for lawmakers to resolve outstanding issues related to a proposed THC ban. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) report explains how, following the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill during President Donald Trump’s first…

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New GOP-led federal hemp regulation bill coming to Congress (Newsletter:

MO marijuana ballot measure; PA gov candidate dodges legalization question; CO gov promotes psychedelics listening session; Cannabis petition to Trump 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… Your good…

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GOP Congressman Circulates Draft Bill To Regulate Hemp Products As

A Republican congressman is circulating a draft bill to regulate consumable hemp products—offering a potential alternative to the outright THC ban that some of his colleagues are pushing. The draft legislation from Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) would affirmatively allow the sale of consumable hemp products to adults 21 and older. That includes edibles, beverages and…

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New Petition Pushes Trump To Legalize Marijuana—Not Merely Reschedule It

A leading drug policy reform organization is rallying supporters to send a message to President Donald Trump: Don’t merely reschedule marijuana, as his administration is considering, but fully legalize it instead. As the president mulls a proposal to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the Drug Policy…

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Missouri Initiative To Unify Marijuana And Hemp Regulations Will Be

A Missouri campaign is set to submit to the state within days a 2026 ballot initiative that aims to unify hemp and marijuana regulations, creating parity between the two cannabis industries with a revised licensing system and legislative mandates to amend current laws. “The reality is, it’s the same plant,” Eapen Thampy, who is coordinating…

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Former FLUENT CEO Joins Chicago Atlantic as Partner, Head of

Chicago Atlantic[PRESS RELEASE] – CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2025 – Chicago Atlantic announced the appointment of former FLUENT Cannabis CEO Robert Beasley as partner, head of restructuring. Beasley will be responsible for supporting the firm’s ongoing commitment to value creation and operational excellence across its portfolio.Beasley is an attorney, entrepreneur and business executive with a proven…

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Colorado Governor Promotes Psychedelic ‘Listening Session’ Being Hosted By State

The governor of Colorado is inviting people to attend a “listening session” about the state’s legal psychedelics program this week. Wednesday’s event, hosted by several state agencies, “is a great opportunity to share information, hear feedback, and answer questions about the state of the regulated natural medicine program in Colorado,” Gov. Jared Polis (D) said…

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Pennsylvania GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Dodges Marijuana Legalization Question, Saying Shapiro

The leading Republican candidate in the race to become the next governor of Pennsylvania dodged a question about her stance on legalizing marijuana—saying she doesn’t have a “policy position” on the issue and arguing that the sitting governor’s proposal for reform “way, way overstated” potential revenue. In an interview with Fox 43 that was released…

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Anti-cannabis groups beg Trump not to reschedule (Newsletter: August 26,

MD gov: Marijuana got more votes than me; Google now allows cannabis ads; Fed report on anti-drug ads; OK legalization campaign 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… Subscribers…

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Oklahoma Police Leaders Raise Alarm About Marijuana As Legalization Campaign

As Oklahoma activists work to collect signatures for a 2026 ballot initiative to legalize adult-use marijuana in the state, law enforcement leaders are raising concerns about cannabis. Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA)—which has partnered with more than 400 dispensaries and retailers across the state to carry their legalization ballot petitions—says recent anti-marijuana comments from…

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