Idaho Senator Defends Proposal To Prevent Voters From Being Able To Legalize Marijuana
“We just want to prevent special interests from convincing people to pass legislation that would give money to those special interest groups.” By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun Idahoans voting in November’s general election will decide whether to give the Idaho Legislature the sole power to regulate marijuana and other drugs—and eliminate their right to […]
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All 50 States Should Legalize The ‘Booming Business’ Of Marijuana, Brittney Griner Says
Brittney Griner, the professional basketball player who was previously incarcerated in Russia over possession of marijuana, says it’s time for cannabis to be legalized across the U.S., citing its role as a safer alternative to painkillers that athletes are commonly prescribed. “At this point, I feel like all 50 states…just might as well” legalize marijuana, […]
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Massachusetts Anti-Marijuana Ballot Campaign Launches New Ads Focused On Impaired Driving
A campaign working to pass an initiative on the November ballot that would roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law has launched its first set of ads. The two new spots from the Coalition for a Healthy Massachusetts both put a focus on impaired driving. “From bus stops to public parks, marijuana smoke is impossible […]
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It’s ‘High Time’ For DEA To Answer Questions About Marijuana Rescheduling, State Officials Say
Top marijuana regulators from a growing number of states are complaining that federal officials are not providing enough—or any—guidance about the Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule cannabis. Moving marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to Schedule III is the biggest change to federal cannabis policy in decades, and state officials […]
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New DEA cannabis business registration forms (Newsletter: October 7, 2026)
Congresswoman urges “no” vote on anti-marijuana MA initiative; Fed court brief in CBD Medicare challenge; Latinos in cannabis op-ed 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 deed […]
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Medical cannabis authorizers up 16% – what it means for operators
Medical cannabis authorizers have grown 16% since 2020, and CDC data shows 69% of clinicians see medical value.
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Tennessee Lawmakers Push Back On Police Claims About Marijuana’s Danger And Connection To Violence
“In the state of Tennessee, marijuana is the number one drug associated with criminal activity, including violent crime.” By Adam Friedman, Tennessee Lookout Tennessee lawmakers held hearings to discuss implementing a limited medical marijuana program, but the state’s top law enforcement group remains the most vocal opposition. Representatives from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, TBI, […]
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DEA Launches New Registration Forms For Medical Marijuana Manufacturers, Distributors And Testing Labs
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has launched new specialized registration forms for additional types of state-licensed medical marijuana businesses beyond dispensaries that want to take advantage of federal protections in line with the Trump administration’s cannabis rescheduling process. The agency began accepting registrations from medical cannabis dispensaries with a new form in April, and other […]
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The Latino Community Is The Invisible Backbone Of The Cannabis Industry (Op-Ed)
“Continuing down the path of aggressive and over-punitive immigration policies poses a direct threat to the future of this industry.” By Ishaq Ali, Latino Cannabis Alliance Behind the sleek tech-adjacent branding and modern marketing of today’s cannabis industry lies a far older, unvarnished truth: cannabis is, at its heart, an agricultural product and Latinos are […]
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Marijuana Opponents And Pharma Company File Brief Asking Court To Block Trump’s Hemp CBD Medicare Coverage Plan
A coalition of anti-marijuana groups and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical corporation have filed a new brief in their lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s initiative to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. In May, Judge Trevor N. McFadden dismissed the challenge to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services […]
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Congresswoman Says Massachusetts Voters Should Reject Anti-Marijuana Ballot Question
A Democratic congresswoman from Massachusetts is urging voters to defeat an initiative on the November ballot that would roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. “Cannabis legalization and regulation is positive for small businesses, local communities and restorative justice,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) said on Tuesday. “And keeping marijuana legal in Massachusetts is both economic […]
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DEA confirms no cannabis overdose deaths (Newsletter: October 6, 2026)
Fed marijuana tax guidance a “priority”; MA gov urges voters to keep cannabis sales legal; FDA ibogaine RFI; VA FOIA docs & cannabis use disorder oped 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 […]
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Curaleaf increases price for Aurora Cannabis hostile takeover bid
Curaleaf built its $5-per-share Aurora offer from public data and says shareholders deserve a fair process if other parties get diligence.
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Increase In Marijuana Misuse Diagnoses Among Veterans Is More Complicated Than It Looks, VA Records Reveal (Op-Ed)
“What emerges is not simply a story of rising diagnoses, but a deeper set of concerns about how those diagnoses are defined, applied and ultimately used to shape both policy and perception.” By Nate Landau, Veterans Action Council The number of cannabis use disorder (CUD) diagnoses among veterans has risen substantially within the Department of […]
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Why are marijuana multistate operators supporting an anti-marijuana Senate candidate?
Cannabis companies have donated millions to President Donald Trump's political action committees, which appear poised to spend at least some of that on a staunchly anti-cannabis Senate candidate.
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Massachusetts Governor Urges Voters To Keep Marijuana Sales Legal By Rejecting Prohibitionist Ballot Measure
The governor of Massachusetts opposes an initiative on the November ballot that would roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. “I’d vote no,” Gov. Maura Healey (D) said in an interview on WCVB-TV’s On The Record on Sunday. “We’ve got to keep recreational marijuana here in Massachusetts.” “It’s an important industry, the cannabis industry,” the […]
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There Are ‘No Deaths From Overdose Of Marijuana,’ DEA Confirms In Updated Report
Marijuana can have a number of effects on people who use it but there are no known instances of someone fatally overdosing from consuming cannabis, federal officials say. “No deaths from overdose of marijuana have been reported,” the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said in a new update to its “Drugs of Abuse” publication for 2026. […]
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How the federal hemp ban treats delta-8 THC differently – and what operators are doing
Sometimes controversial within the estimated $38 billion hemp sector, delta-8 THC is also playing by different rules as the federal hemp ban approaches. What those rules are no one can say for certain.
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FDA Seeks Public Input On Psychedelic Research Involving Ibogaine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public input on how to design research on the potential therapeutic benefits of the psychedelic ibogaine. The agency’s request for information (RFI), released on Monday, seeks comments and data in four main areas: General study design, including appropriate patient populations; Dose selection and escalation, including the proposed […]
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Federal Officials Say Marijuana Industry Tax Guidance Will Be A ‘Priority’ For The Next Year
Federal officials say they will prioritize issuing tax-related guidance for marijuana businesses within the next year in light of the Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule cannabis. Moving marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to Schedule III will have large tax implications for cannabis industry operators. That’s because an Internal Revenue […]
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New push to put cannabis on Florida’s ballot (Newsletter: October 5, 2026)
NY hits $4 billion in marijuana sales; VA medical cannabis patient survey; Study: Medical marijuana for autism; NC public cannabis use policy 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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Advice For Missouri Marijuana Microbusinesses On How Not To Get Scammed When Signing Contracts (Op-Ed)
“The most important protection for Missouri’s newest cannabis entrepreneurs may not be another rule. It may be knowing when not to sign.” By Adrian A. Holguin, CannaShark Consulting via Missouri Independent Missouri drew its final round of marijuana microbusiness applicants on September 9. The state received 888 applications and expects to issue approximately 77 licenses […]
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Federal Changes Will Put Hemp Industry Operators Out Of Business, Oregon Retailers And Suppliers Say
“The CBD products that people are expecting to be available to give to their dogs for arthritis or to give to their parents because they’re aging and have aches…they’re not going to have access to them anymore.” By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Pet tinctures and topicals are the most popular products sold at Oregon […]
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North Carolina Advisory Panel Weighs Cannabis Public Use Policies As Part Of Recommendation To Governor
“We want the public to understand exactly what this means. We don’t want to have to have law enforcement try to guess at businesses, are they public or are they private?” By Clayton Henkel, NC Newsline North Carolina’s Advisory Council on Cannabis faces a December 31 deadline to issue final recommendations for a comprehensive cannabis […]
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New York cannabis sales on pace to break record, but signs of stall appear
New York cannabis sales are on pace to break another record even as they fall short of an earlier bullish prediction. But there are some signs of a slowdown.
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Health problems reported after Colorado cannabis vaporizer recall
Maui Wowie and Grape Gorilla vapes were recalled after a lab found methylene chloride. Now Colorado regulators are fielding health reports.
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New York Dispensaries Have Sold More Than $4 Billion In Recreational Marijuana Since The Market Launched, State Officials Announce
New York’s recreational marijuana dispensaries have now sold more than $4 billion worth of legal cannabis products, state officials have announced. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) revealed the sales totals at a Cannabis Control Board (CCB) meeting on Thursday. The $4.1 billion worth of adult-use marijuana products since sales began in late 2022 includes […]
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Recreational Marijuana Would Be Legalized In Florida Under Two Newly Filed Ballot Measures
Florida activists submitted two new proposed marijuana legalization ballot initiatives to state officials this week. The first measure, from a group called Floridians for Marijuana, would allow adults over the age of 21 to legally use cannabis. They could possess up to two ounces of marijuana, including no more than five grams of cannabis concentrates. […]
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Virginia Officials Launch Medical Marijuana Patient Survey, Including Questions About How Recreational Legalization Will Impact Them
Virginia regulators are asking patients to complete a “satisfaction survey” about the state’s medical marijuana program. The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) said the questionnaire is designed to help officials “hear from the people who know Virginia’s medical cannabis program firsthand.” The survey includes questions about how often patients use medical marijuana, what types of […]
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Medical Marijuana Helps People With Autism Reduce Anxiety And Depression, Government Study Shows
Medical marijuana helps people with autism ease their anxiety and depression, according a new study conducted by state officials in Minnesota. The research, which involved 1,800 patients enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program, is “one of the largest on record involving autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and medical cannabis patients,” officials said. Of the 88 […]
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GOP senators push probe on cannabis & China ties (Newsletter: October 2, 2026)
Congressional psychedelics report; GA medical marijuana delivery; CA gov signs cannabis edibles & drinks bill; Vets medical marijuana research measure 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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The test all cannabis operators need to run when selecting a vendor
All cannabis operators need outside help, be it construction, consulting or web design. And choosing the right vendor is entirely in your power.
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How cannabis MSO Verano is preparing for a major new market
Verano is remodeling its Virginia footprint ahead of a July adult-use launch, betting on timing to capture demand without overbuilding.
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Former cannabis worker receives federal grant to study workplace air quality
At least two cannabis workers have died of occupational asthma. Now a CU Boulder study will test the air inside cultivation facilities.
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VA Would Be Required To Study Medical Marijuana’s Benefits For Veterans With PTSD And Pain Under New Congressional Bill
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers introduced a bill to direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out studies on the therapeutic potential of marijuana for military veterans with certain conditions. An earlier Senate version of the VA medical cannabis legislation cleared a committee in that chamber and was taken up on the floor for […]
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GOP senators: hemp THC ‘loophole’ helps Chinese criminals
Four Republican U.S. senators this week signaled no interest in reconsidering a looming hemp cannabinoid ban, in part because of alleged Chinese involvement.
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Why arb420? No Cannabis Tutorial Required.
arb420’s founders are Matt Goldberg and Andrew DeWeese, longtime cannabis industry attorneys with decades of litigation, arbitration and mediation experience.
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Maryland Firefighters And Rescue Workers Can Now Use Medical Marijuana Off Duty Without Being Punished For It
A new Maryland law that took effect this week will protect firefighters and rescue workers from being penalized over their lawful use of medical marijuana off the job. Gov. Wes Moore (D) gave final approval to the measure in April after it cleared the Senate and House of Delegates, and it officially became operative on […]
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California Governor Signs Marijuana Bill Adding New Packaging And Labeling Requirements For THC Edibles And Drinks
The governor of California has signed a bill to revise packaging and labeling rules for marijuana-infused edibles and beverages. Under AB 2532, which Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) approved on Wednesday, labels and inserts for cannabis edibles and drinks would need to include the toll-free telephone number for the national Poison Help line. The legislation from […]
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Georgia Officials Approve New Rule Allowing Medical Marijuana Delivery By USPS, But Federal Agency Won’t Say If It’ll Participate
Georgia regulators have approved new regulations that will allow medical marijuana to be delivered directly to patients—including via the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and private carriers like FedEx, UPS and DHL. It’s not clear, however, if those entities are willing to participate in cannabis commerce. The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) adopted the reform […]
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GOP Senators Want Investigation On Chinese Role In U.S. Marijuana And Hemp Industries
A group of Republican senators are pressing the attorney general to “investigate the growing role of Chinese transnational criminal organizations in America’s cannabis and intoxicating-hemp markets.” The lawmakers, led by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday expressing concerns that criminal networks linked to China are “exploiting vulnerabilities […]
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Bipartisan Congressional Psychedelics Caucus Lays Out Plan For Federal And State Cooperation To Increase Therapeutic Access
A new report from a bipartisan psychedelics caucus in Congress summarizes stakeholders’ views on how the therapeutic use of substances like psilocybin, ibogaine and DMT can be “safely and ethically integrated” into the U.S. healthcare system, emphasizing the need for collaboration across federal agencies and with states. The document, published on Thursday by the Congressional […]
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GOP congressman backed by cannabis biz donations bashes legalization (Newsletter: October 1, 2026)
PA won’t legalize marijuana soon, top GOP senator says; Ads against MA anti-cannabis ballot measure; VA psychedelics research op-ed 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 who value […]
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Portland, Oregon City Council Votes To Deprioritize Police Enforcement Against Psychedelics
“People seeking healing should not have to live in fear of unnecessary criminalization.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America In a unanimous decision, the Portland, Oregon City Council voted on Wednesday to officially deprioritize law enforcement activities surrounding the personal use, cultivation and non-commercial sharing of naturally occurring psychedelics. The newly-passed ordinance carefully distinguishes between […]
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Michigan fines, shuts down cannabis grower for shipping dirt labeled as flower
Michigan regulators say Millie Montana Industries shipped packages labeled as marijuana flower that proved to be dirt, mulch, shake, kief or plant waste.
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VA’s New Psilocybin Study For Veterans Is Progress, But Independent Psychedelic Research Needs Support Too (Op-Ed)
“Independent psychedelic science is neither a rival nor a replacement for VA’s efforts. It is a necessary complement, one that can ask different questions, test different models of care and help reach veterans who might otherwise have nowhere else to turn.” By Stacey Armstrong and Alan Davis, Ohio State University Center for Psychedelic Drug Research […]
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