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Federal medical cannabis protections approved in Congress (Newsletter: January 9,

Rescheduling could let DC legalize marijuana sales; MA anti-cannabis initiative challenge; Study: CBD combats tumors; OH’s $1 billion in sales 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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New Florida Bill Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana And End ‘Monopolies’

A Florida lawmaker has introduced a new bill to legalize recreational marijuana that also aims to break up what he calls “monopolies” in the state’s current medical cannabis program by revising the business licensing structure. The legislation, filed by Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D), comes as the state Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of proposed…

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GOP Congressman Dismisses Concerns About Marijuana Rescheduling Delay, Saying Trump

A GOP congressman says President Donald Trump made it “very clear” his administration should move forward with rescheduling marijuana, and so he isn’t concerned about the possibility that the Justice Department will delay or ignore the recent directive to complete the process. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, told Marijuana Moment…

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Kentucky Governor ‘Not Satisfied’ With Medical Marijuana Access Rollout, But

The governor of Kentucky says he’s “not satisfied” with the time it’s taken to launch the state’s medical marijuana program, but he anticipates that the pace of patient access will “pick up significantly” in 2026—and that progress includes the new approval of the first cannabis processor business for operations. Gov. Andy Beshear (D) gave an…

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Trump Administration Ditches Alcohol Limit Guidance As Marijuana Remains Federally

The Trump administration is backing away from a prior federal recommendation to limit alcohol consumption to specific amounts, even as marijuana remains federally criminalized and more Americans are choosing cannabis for personal health reasons. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released updated dietary guidance on Wednesday, drawing…

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The Gateway Drug Theory: The Lie That Won’t Die (Because

GOP Senator Thom Tillis recently voiced his opposition to Trump’s Schedule III rescheduling order, dusting off that old faithful propaganda chestnut: marijuana is a gateway drug. You know, the theory that smoking a joint inevitably leads to shooting heroin in a back alley while your life crumbles around you. It’s 2025, folks. We have literally…

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Massachusetts Hits $10 Billion Marijuana Sales Milestone, With Top Official

Massachusetts reached a marijuana sales milestone in 2025, with $1.65 billion in adult-use sales for the year—bringing the state’s total legal cannabis purchases to over $10 billion since the recreational market launched, officials announced on Thursday. A top regulator also said that the forthcoming addition of social consumption lounges could give the industry a further…

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Trump Gets Americans Believing in Cannabis?

Stigma Is Fading: New Poll Shows Cannabis Legalization Has Majority Support   Public opinion is one of the most powerful forces when it comes to drug policy.   Once the majority has reached a consensus, we start seeing voters from various political affiliations coming together on issues and making real changes in the world. Cannabis…

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US House Passes Bill Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws And

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a spending bill that would continue protecting state medical marijuana programs from federal intervention—while excluding a provision that previously advanced to block the Justice Department from rescheduling cannabis. Following bicameral negotiations on the appropriations package, the House advanced it in a 397-28 vote on Thursday, sending it to…

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CBD Has ‘Substantial Promise’ To Combat Tumors From Cancer, Scientific

Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound in marijuana, “holds substantial promise as an anti-tumor agent” in addition to its other anti-inflammatory properties, a new scientific review Scientists explored CBD’s effect on many types of cancer—including some of the most aggressive ones, such as glioblastoma, which affects the brain. They also noted it can help suppressing the…

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