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DEA’s list of cannabis questions for businesses seeking rescheduling protections (Newsletter: September 1, 2026)
House vote on hemp ban delay; KY gov pushes Congress not to ban THC products; LA marijuana penalties; Study: Medical cannabis for people with cancer Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter...
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Florida Grand Jury Finds Gov.’s Office ‘Misappropriated’ Settlement Funds and Diverted Them to Anti-Cannabis PAC
A Florida grand jury found the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) “misappropriated” taxpayer funds when it diverted $10 million from a Medicaid settlement into the Hope Florida Foundation, which...
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Michigan Regulators Suspend Hemp Business License Over Excessive THC
Michigan cannabis regulators have, for the first time, issued a suspension of a hemp business license over excessive THC levels. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) last week said it had suspended...
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Wisconsin Hemp Shop Owner Facing 130 Years in Prison for Allegedly Packaging Illegal THC as Legal Hemp Products
A Wisconsin hemp shop owner is facing more than 130 years in prison for allegedly falsely packaging, marking, and selling illicit cannabis as hemp-derived THC products that would be legal in the...
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Press Release – Tasmania: Hemp growers are warning the state’s seed-for-food industry could be lost unless urgent action is taken to retain access to an essential weed-control treatment.
Media Release August 31st 2026 Hemp growers warn seed-for-food industry at risk Tasmanian hemp growers are warning the state’s seed-for-food industry could be lost unless urgent action is taken to...
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California Governor Signs Bill Restricting Marijuana Packaging That’s ‘Attractive To Children’
California’s governor has signed a bill to more clearly define the types of marijuana packaging and labeling that is prohibited due to appealing to children. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) gave final approval...
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FBI: 60 Percent of All Marijuana Arrests Nationwide Occurred in These Ten States
"Today, the threat of arrest for cannabis possession largely comes down to geography." The post FBI: 60 Percent of All Marijuana Arrests Nationwide Occurred in These Ten States appeared first on...
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Star signs and cannabis strains: September 2026 horoscopes
Your September 2026 horoscope invites a shift from summer's fast pace into a season of reflection, renewal, and intentional growth. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: September 2026 horoscopes...
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Louisiana Governor Asks Schools To Publicize New Marijuana Penalties That Will Jail People For Smoking Near Campuses
Louisiana’s governor is asking schools to publicize a new law he signed that threatens to send people to jail for up to one year if they smoke marijuana within 2,000 feet of a school...
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Federally Funded Cancer Study Highlights Need To Cover Medical Marijuana Under Insurance, Researchers Say
A new federally funded study sheds light on cancer patients’ use of medical marijuana and how symptom relief differs based on the THC and CBD content of the cannabis products they are using....
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House To Vote On Delaying Hemp THC Ban This Week, Giving Lawmakers More Time To Craft Regulations To Keep Products Legal
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider a bill this week that contains provisions to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is currently scheduled to take...
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What Does Cannabis Rescheduling Mean for Hemp Beverages?
On one side is the DEA, where the administrative law judge must issue his recommendation. On the other hand, Congress is deciding whether to delay, revise, or replace the hemp restrictions scheduled...
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There Are ‘Positive Uses’ Of Hemp And Congress Shouldn’t Ban It, Kentucky Governor Says
The governor of Kentucky says that hemp is “important” to the state, and voters shouldn’t reelect any members of Congress who are seeking to ban it. “Hemp is really important to Kentucky. It supports...
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Study: Oregon Psilocybin Program Provides Sustained Benefits
An Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) study into patient feedback for Oregon’s medicinal psilocybin program found that most participants report relief from anxiety, depression, and...
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Humboldt County Settles Lawsuit Challenging Cannabis Cultivation Fees
Humboldt County, California, has settled a federal lawsuit filed over penalties issued by the county for illegal cannabis cultivation, Jefferson Public Radio reports. As part of the settlement, the...
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DEA Has A List Of Questions For Marijuana Businesses That Register For Federal Rescheduling Protections
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wants to know whether medical marijuana businesses seeking federal protections in line with the Trump administration’s cannabis rescheduling process plan to...
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Colorado governor issues more cannabis pardons (Newsletter: August 31, 2026)
Study: Medical marijuana for older adults; Marijuana rescheduling & business acquisition op-ed; MO hemp lawsuit; NM psilocybin apps Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox...
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Article: Dominican cocaine kingpin whose drug empire stretched from Colombia to N.J. extradited to U.S., feds say
A 45-year-old man accused of leading an international cocaine trafficking and money laundering organization was extradited from Colombia to the United States, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of...
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California Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill Excluding CBN Isolate From Cannabis Concentrate Definition
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New Mexico Launches Medical Psilocybin Producer Permit Applications
“The state is working really hard to operationalize this program as quickly as possible. People are suffering and they want to address that suffering.” By Leah Romero, Source NM New Mexico’s Medical...
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