A federal judge on Thursday agreed to schedule oral arguments in a case from major U.S. marijuana companies that are seeking to shield in-state cannabis activity from federal enforcement. The…
Days after the international holiday for weed, activists planted cannabis in front of the Statehouse to protest New Jersey’s ban on growing your own.New Jersey, which legalized cannabis in 2021,…
This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent local newsroom that allows NHPR and other outlets to republish its reporting.New Hampshire’s cannabis legalization effort has reached…
Authors of a new research letter published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on Wednesday said there’s no evidence that states’ adoption of laws to legalize and…
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[[{"value":"LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky is taking new steps to make medical marijuana a reality next year.Medical marijuana is set to become legal in the commonwealth beginning in January 2025.…
[[{"value":"LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky is taking new steps to make medical marijuana a reality next year.Medical marijuana is set to become legal in the commonwealth beginning in January 2025.…
Related Articles'Many of our brave veterans across the country and here in Florida have been strong advocates for the freedom to access a legal, regulated cannabis market.'The main group looking…
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura isn’t planning to run for elected office again in the foreseeable future, choosing instead to commit his “total focus” to his newly launched cannabis brand.…
Poll: Marijuana safer than alcohol & tobacco; SC medical cannabis hearing; CO legalization support grows; Senator treaty pushback; VT safe consumptionSubscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday…
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker took to the campaign trail over the weekend to stump for President Joseph Biden, taking advantage of the 420 weed high holiday as an opportunity to…
But the Legislature also approved an expungement pilot program for cannabis possession.A bill to increase the amount of marijuana a person can possess before facing stiff criminal penalties failed 15-9…
The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) has unveiled a new legislative agenda that includes marijuana legalization and expungements among a list of priorities that members say Democrats “can pass with congressional…
[[{"value":"Dozens of marijuana companies and advocacy groups are pushing back against Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-UT) recent claims that the U.S. would be in violation of international drug treaty agreements if…
“As one of the few majority-Black-owned licensed manufacturers, this support holds profound significance.”By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, Commonwealth BeaconAfter nearly two years of delays, a social equity fund designed to help struggling…
More than a decade after Colorado voters approved a ballot measure making their state the first in the U.S. to launch legal adult-use marijuana sales, two new polls show that…
[[{"value":"NM gov presses feds on marijuana seizures; Fed cannabis research report; Lawmakers & brands mark 4/20; NH medical expansion; PA patients’ gun rightsSubscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox…
[[{"value":"“I look forward to the conference committee discussion and continued good work on this bill, particularly on the provisions surrounding the proposed changes to the lottery.”By Peter Callaghan, MinnPostThe Minnesota…
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both touted their support for marijuana law reform to mark the cannabis holiday 4/20 at exactly 4:20 p.m. on Saturday.The comments are…
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., made his case for marijuana legalization ahead of April 20, known as a holiday of sorts for those who enjoy smoking or otherwise consuming the drug. "Right…
A new survey of Americans’ habits, opinions and expectations around cannabis finds that nearly 6 in 10 adults are “surprised marijuana hasn’t been legalized across the United States yet.”The new…
It’s April 20 (or 4/20) — the unofficial holiday celebrating marijuana.And if history is any indicator, it’s a great day for sales at Florida’s medical pot dispensaries.In the past two…
Recreational pot is legal for nearly half of the nation. Recreational pot is legal for nearly half of the nation. Read More
Voters in Florida, Idaho, Nebraska and South Dakota may soon get a chance to legalize weed in their state. Voters in Florida, Idaho, Nebraska and South Dakota may soon get a…
SNOWFLAKE, Ariz. - In Arizona, the Symington name is associated with politics, not pot, but that has changed thanks to a massive cannabis company located about three hours north of…
State Sen. Graig Meyer uses the stoner holiday to draw attention to disparity in arrests between Black and white users State Sen. Graig Meyer uses the stoner holiday to draw attention…
The governor of New Mexico spoke with the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week and expressed concern about a recent surge of Border Patrol seizures…
President Joe Biden has been “very, very clear” about his support for decriminalizing marijuana, the White House said on the eve of 4/20. But currently, the administration is waiting for…
[[{"value":"A national Democratic Party group is bashing Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) “harmful opposition to marijuana reform” ahead of the 4/20 cannabis holiday, calling out the GOP governor’s recent vetoes…
A federal traffic safety agency has published an overdue report to Congress identifying barriers to marijuana research toward developing impaired driving detection technology—pointing out that rescheduling “may ease researcher access…
[[{"value":"Marijuana will be available to purchase in North Carolina for the first time on Saturday, which will be April 20, or 4/20.The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, a dispensary, will start…
This Saturday will be the “last 4/20 celebration that cannabis will be on Schedule I,” a Democratic congressman predicts, adding that he’s “quite confident” the GOP House will take up…
[[{"value":"With federal legalization of pot indefinitely stalled, hemp products have bloomed into a $28 billion gray industry determined to get America high—legally.By Will Yakowicz, Forbes Staff In a building formerly…
A GOP congressman is claiming that the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) opposes marijuana rescheduling—despite the fact that her agency officially concurred with a recommendation to…
[[{"value":"Another new poll is showing signs of trouble for a Florida marijuana legalization initiative that will appear on the November ballot—this one showing that fewer than 50 percent of voters…
[[{"value":"“While cannabis has arguably gained mainstream acceptance, driving high has not, thankfully.”By Glenn Davis, Colorado Department of Transportation Highway Safety OfficeAs the wave of legalization continues to roll across the…
AG pressed on SAFE; OSHA marijuana worker safety; DeSantis slams legalization; DEA psychedelics suit; USDA hemp report; CBD for crack treatmentSubscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday…
[["value":"LOADINGERROR LOADINGAmericans are currently debating whether they’d rather have Joe Biden or Donald Trump in the White House, but ahead of 4/20, cannabis industry insiders are also buzzing about who…
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to deride a measure legalizing recreational marijuana, raising the specter of users smoking near K-12 schools.“That would be put in the constitution. So someone walking by…
In a new letter to the White House, a group of 20 justice and drug reform advocacy organizations are calling on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to…
[[{"value":"Democratic senators, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), are “trying to recruit Republicans” to join them in the push for federal marijuana legalization, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden…
[[{"value":"Democratic senators in support of legal marijuana sales in Virginia said at a recent event that in light of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) veto of a retail cannabis bill last…
[[{"value":"New Hampshire’s Republican Gov. Chris Sununu will not sign into law a bill to legalize recreational that was passed last week by the state House of Representatives, according to media…
The White House says it’s now up to the Justice Department to make a final decision on marijuana scheduling, adding that the top federal health agency’s recommendation to reclassify cannabis…
Marijuana companies seeking to shield their in-state activities from federal enforcement are asking a judge to schedule oral arguments in order to respond to arguments the Justice Department made in…
[[{"value":"A majority of Florida voters say they support a marijuana legalization initiative that will appear on the November ballot—but not enough to reach the steep 60 percent threshold for passage…
The Florida marijuana and abortion ballot measures must get at least 60% each to pass in the November 2024 vote. The Florida marijuana and abortion ballot measures must get at least…
[[{"value":"ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Miguel Cortes knows a lot about marijuana, and even more about how to grow it."I had always wanted to grow it, but I didn't want to deal…
[[{"value":"Multiple marijuana companies donated a total of nearly $15 million to a Florida campaign behind a legalization initiative that will appear on the state’s ballot this November, including several multi-state…
The New Hampshire House has again endorsed legalizing marijuana for adults.New Hampshire remains the lone New England state without legal marijuana. The bill passed Thursday would allow its recreational use…