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Massachusetts Lawmakers Advance Bill To Let Military Veterans Get Medical Marijuana Without A Doctor’s Recommendation
A Massachusetts bill containing provisions aimed at increasing military veterans’ access to medical marijuana and adding new qualifying conditions to the state’s medical cannabis program is advancing...
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Navigating the Legal Landscape of CBD for Pets
Header Image Source Pet owners are turning to new wellness products for their furry companions. Hemp extracts have become popular over the past 10 years. Yet understanding the laws governing these...
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AMA voices cannabis concerns to federal officials (Newsletter: November 3, 2026)
Ted Cruz’s marijuana & voting joke; NH gov & challenger debate cannabis; Police groups oppose MA legalization rollback; Federal registration op-ed Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter...
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Canada – Media Report: Ontario is proposing a crackdown on illegal cannabis stores. Legal retailers say it is long overdue
The Ontario government recently announced proposed measures to crack down on illegal cannabis storefronts, a move being welcomed by many of the estimated 1,800 legal retailers in the province. The...
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New York Gov. and Lawmakers Agree to Scrap Cannabis Industry Labor Peace Agreements
New York’s governor and Legislature last week reached a deal to end the state’s cannabis industry labor peace agreement requirements, while also ending plans for an industry wage board. In an October...
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Massachusetts CCC Alert: Applications for the Cannabis Control Commission’s Social Equity Program Are Open Until November 30!
x Have you been thinking about getting into Massachusetts’ legal cannabis industry, but don’t know where to start? The Commission’s Social Equity Program (SEP) can help! Apply by November 30 to be...
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Police Groups Urge Massachusetts Voters To Keep Cannabis Sales Legal By Rejecting Ballot Measure
A national group representing Black police officers is joining with Massachusetts law enforcement officials in urging voters in the state to reject a ballot measure that would roll back the state’s...
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AMA Raises Concerns About Marijuana, Kratom And Other Botanical Drugs While Pushing ‘Special Schedule’ To Support Research
The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging federal officials to uphold “known and widely accepted scientific and clinical standards for testing safety and efficacy” of botanical drug...
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New Hampshire GOP Governor Bashes Democratic Challenger’s Marijuana Legalization Support, Calling Her An ‘Opioid Lobbyist’
New Hampshire’s Republican governor and her Democratic opponent clashed over the issue of marijuana legalization at a debate, with the incumbent citing the challenger’s previous work as a lobbyist...
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DEA Registers Hundreds of Medical Cannabis Retailers But Snubs States With Adult-Use Reforms
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) last week announced the federal registration of more than 900 medical cannabis dispensaries in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Dakota, Texas,...
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Study: Depression Symptoms Lessened Within 48 Hours of Psilocybin Dose
A small clinical trial in Sweden recently found that a single dose of psilocybin reduced depression symptoms among participants, with some reporting improvements after just two days, SciTechDaily...
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Ted Cruz Jokes About Tricking Democrats Into Not Voting By Offering Them Free Marijuana Brownies
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is apparently so worried about a Democratic blue wave in this week’s midterm elections that he is suggesting tricking liberal voters into not showing up at the polls with a ruse...
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What Does The Federal Government’s Registration Of 900+ Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Mean For Patients? (Op-Ed)
“For the first time, the federal government is recognizing and registering the medical cannabis dispensaries that patients fought to establish. This is a tremendous victory for patient access and an...
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Nepal Supreme Court Orders Government to Create Regulatory Framework for Industrial and Medical Cannabis
Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to create a regulatory framework covering cannabis cultivation for medical, scientific, agricultural, horticultural, and industrial purposes, The...
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New York Police Union Files Lawsuit Over Trooper’s Firing for Off-Duty Cannabis Use
The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association (NYSTPBA) last week announced it filed a lawsuit over the firing of an officer for off-duty cannabis use, Spectrum News reports. The lawsuit...
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Feds grant protections to 900+ cannabis businesses—with major exceptions (Newsletter: November 2, 2026)
DEA rescheduling hearing brief; Hemp tariff bill in Congress; Alcohol lobbyists’ anti-hemp work; NH & KS candidates on marijuana Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every...
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Tasmania – Former potato grower, Tim Schmidt, champions switch to hemp
A Deloraine farmer who grew spuds for years but now concentrates on hemp is urging others to do the same as price pressures mount from potato processors. Recent difficulties negotiating potato prices...
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Press Release Justice Department Announces Issuance of Federal Registrations for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Press Release Justice Department Announces Issuance of Federal Registrations for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Friday, October 30, 2026 Share For Immediate Release Office of Public Affairs OAG DEA...
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The Compliance Risks Cannabis Brands Overlook After Products Leave the Lab
Sheri Tarr of 68 Partners explains why packaging, marketing claims, and sales messaging deserve as much compliance attention as testing and manufacturing. The post The Compliance Risks Cannabis...
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Massachusetts Voters Should Keep Marijuana Sales Legal, Retired Cops Say (Op-Ed)
“Police already face considerable demands on their time and resources, and renewed cannabis enforcement would add to that burden.” by Diane Goldstein and Karen Hawkes, Law Enforcement Action...
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