The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill that would double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. About a week after advancing out of committee, the full chamber on Wednesday passed the legislation in a 30-7 vote. It now heads back to the House…
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“It’s disappointing to see the federal government leading with fear rather than a vision for the future, and cutting off access to a variety of hemp-based products.” By Elyse Apel, The Center Square Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is expressing concern with new federal hemp restrictions, which experts say could impact the industry throughout the…
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Judge slams DEA for psychedelic petition delay; Joe Rogan blasts hemp ban; Study: Cannabis reduces alcohol drinking; TX advances hemp rules 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…
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On November 13, 2025, buried deep within a government funding bill designed to prevent shutdown, Congress slipped in language that will obliterate a $28.4 billion industry employing tens of thousands of Americans. The hemp provision—added just one day before Senate passage—fundamentally rewrites federal hemp law without hearings, debate, or transparency. Sound familiar? It should. This…
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There’s an effort underway to rally federal lawmakers representing Minnesota to push the Trump administration to scale back a recently enacted ban on hemp-derived THC by providing a carve-out for states that want to regulate cannabinoid products, a Democratic congresswoman tells Marijuana Moment. But a GOP congressman who helped secure the ban that was signed…
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Smoking marijuana is associated with “significantly” reduced rates of alcohol consumption, according to a new federally funded study that involved adults smoking joints in a makeshift bar. Researchers at Brown University investigated the science behind the trend that’s come to be known as “California sober,” referring to people who abstain from or limit the use…
People Drink ‘Significantly Less Alcohol’ After Smoking Marijuana, Federally Funded Read More »
Podcaster Joe Rogan says Congress needs to fix the “really bad” mistake lawmakers made by recriminalizing consumable hemp products—warning that restricting access to cannabinoids like CBD will harm people who use them therapeutically, such as his mother-in-law. And he attributes the passage of the controversial cannabis ban to alcohol industry lobbying. On an episode of…
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Subjects voluntarily reduce their alcohol intake following the use of cannabis, according to the results of a clinical trial published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers affiliated with Brown University’s School of Public Health assessed whether cannabis use influenced subjects’ desire for alcohol. Study participants had a history of alcohol and cannabis use. Subjects…
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“West Virginians know full well that it is not legal to cross state lines with cannabis. But they’re doing it anyway.” By Nicole Blevins, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at…
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“You have a unique opportunity to regulate an industry that is built by Texans for Texans.” By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission moved forward on Tuesday with its efforts to regulate the sale of consumable hemp products as questions swirled around the future of the industry due to federal restrictions…
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