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Colombian President Says ‘Weed Was for Protest, Cocaine Is the

Yesterday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro appeared before the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, where he firmly criticized outdated anti-drug policies (such as cannabis prohibition) and proposed alternatives to state violence.Weed for protest, cocaine for capital, fentanyl for the apocalypseCoca cultivation in Colombia: Alternatives to combat drug trafficking This is far from the first time Petro…

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Arizona Senate Passes Bill To Punish People Over ‘Excessive’ Marijuana

The Arizona Senate has passed a bill to penalize people who create “excessive” amounts of marijuana smoke or odor—a policy that’s received pushback from advocates who say the proposals amount to overreach that wasn’t envisioned under the state’s voter-approved legalization law. After being significantly dialed back in response to that criticism, the bill from Sen.…

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Hawaii Senate Passes Bill To Create Psychedelics Task Force And

The Hawaii Senate has approved a bill that would create a psychedelics task force responsible for studying and making policy recommendations on providing access to breakthrough therapies such as psilocybin and MDMA. After advancing through the committee process, the full Senate on Friday passed the legislation from Sen. Chris Lee (D) in a unanimous vote…

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GOP congressman’s cannabis sales arrest (Newsletter: March 10, 2026)

OK gov slams medical marijuana; VA cannabis user parental rights; TN momentum from rescheduling; TX hemp rules; Study: CBD as medication substitute 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……

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Senate Amendment Would Let Marijuana Industry Workers Qualify For Federal

A Democratic senator is seeking to amend a House-passed housing bill with provisions that would allow people who work in the state-legal marijuana industry to qualify for federal mortgage loans. As the Senate prepares to take up the Housing for the 21st Century Act—which cleared the House last month with rare, overwhelming bipartisan support—Sen. Jeff…

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Virginia Bill To Protect Rights Of Parents Who Use Marijuana

Virginia lawmakers have passed a bill to protect the rights of parents who use marijuana in compliance with state law. The legislation from Del. Nadarius Clark (D) cleared both the Senate and House of Delegates last week in amended form. It now heads to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D). The bill is consistent with a measure…

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Texas Officials Unveil Amended Hemp Rules With Strict ‘Total THC’

Texas officials have adopted a series of new rules for the state’s hemp market—with certain revisions that advocates and stakeholders call a “direct victory,” including changes to make participation in the industry more affordable, and other regulations that threaten to severely restrict product availability. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) unveiled the amended hemp…

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A Republican Weed CEO Wants To Be Governor

Duke Rodriguez runs Ultra Health and is running for governor of New Mexico as a Republican. In a moment when “rescheduling” is still only a federal directive, not a finished reality, he argues cannabis can shift from a partisan fight to a practical test of governance: rules people can follow, honest labeling, real oversight, and…

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Superstar-Owned Soccer Club Fined… Because the Stadium Smelled Like Weed

A first-division soccer club in Portugal made headlines this weekend, but not for anything that happened on the field. The team, owned by Brazilian superstar Vinícius Jr., was fined by the Portuguese Football Federation after reports of a strong weed smell coming from the stands.Not Every Soccer Club Is Afraid of WeedTennis Knows the Smell…

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Minnesota Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Psilocybin Therapy And Reschedule

Minnesota lawmakers have approved a bill that would legalize the regulated therapeutic use of psilocybin for adults 21 and older, while rescheduling the psychedelic under state statute. Members of the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on Monday passed the legislation from Rep. Andy Smith (DFL) in a voice vote. The proposal next heads to…

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