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Missouri Officials Defend Hemp Product Ban From Industry Lawsuit In Federal Court
Plaintiffs argue in the lawsuit that the result is “a single product is simultaneously legal ‘hemp’ and illegal ‘marijuana.’” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A federal judge is being asked to...
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Alabama’s Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens
“Having more dispensary locations throughout the state is vital for patient access and affordability.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Alabama’s second medical cannabis dispensary opened Friday in...
2 months ago
Press Release UPDATE: TRO Court Hearing Friday (Aug 28) on Texas Hemp Businesses Lawsuit Against Texas Department of State Health Services
Press Release UPDATE: TRO Court Hearing Friday (Aug 28) on Texas Hemp Businesses Lawsuit Against Texas Department of State Health Services AUSTIN, Texas — August 27, 2026 — A court hearing will...
2 months ago
Federal Rescheduling Sets The Stage For Marijuana Business Acquisitions As Pharma And Ag Firms Eye Industry (Op-Ed)
“The practical question isn’t whether this is something to celebrate, it’s whether your business is positioned to be a consolidator, an attractive acquisition target or something different.” By...
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What I Learned From My Summer With NORML
NORML Summer ‘26 Intern Ben Bailey shares his takeaways on his semester at NORML. The post What I Learned From My Summer With NORML appeared first on NORML.
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Medical Cannabis Reduces Pain, Insomnia Or Mood Issues In 91% Of Older Adults, Study Finds
Medical marijuana helps 91 percent of older adults improve their pain, insomnia and mood or behavioral symptoms, a new study has found. The research involved 124 people over the age of 65 who...
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Canada Sets Monthly Cannabis Sales Record, Surpasses California as World’s Largest Legal Market
\Licensed cannabis retailers in Canada set a new monthly sales record in June of CA$517.8 million, or about $374.5 million USD. This exceeds the $372.4 million USD generated by California during the...
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Half of Kentucky’s Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Have Opened
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said this week the state’s medical cannabis program passed a significant milestone with half of the licensed dispensaries now open for business, LINK nky reports. The...
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Florida Dems Pounce On Grand Jury Finding That DeSantis Admin ‘Misappropriated’ Medicaid Funds To Fight Marijuana Legalization
“The scheme defunded healthcare services for poor children to instead advance the political agenda of Gov. Ron DeSantis.” By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix Florida Democrats went on the offensive...
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Colorado Governor Pardons More People For Marijuana Convictions
Colorado’s governor has issued additional pardons for past marijuana convictions, adding to the thousands of such acts of cannabis clemency he has granted to date. Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Wednesday...
2 months ago
Fed lawsuit on Medicare CBD coverage advances (Newsletter: August 28, 2026)
KY medical marijuana update; VA hemp biz want hearing on ban; Cannabis treatment referrals higher in illegal states Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday...
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Former Penn State student in frat coke scandal has his admission to law school rescinded
Robinson is facing charges in the suspected cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State Thomas Robinson, the man facing charges as a leader in the suspected cocaine trafficking ring out of two Penn State...
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Kentucky’s Medical Marijuana Program Is ‘Halfway’ To Becoming ‘Fully Operational,’ Governor Says
The governor of Kentucky says that the state’s efforts to get medical cannabis dispensaries open is now past the “halfway mark” to becoming “fully operational.” Gov. Andy Beshear (D) noted at a press...
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Decriminalizing Psychedelics Improves Safety And Wellbeing, Study Concludes
“This study suggests a beneficial impact of psychedelic decriminalization on the people who use them.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America A newly published community survey of...
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Federal Appeals Court Sets Schedule For Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program
A federal appeals court has laid out the schedule for a lawsuit brought by a coalition of anti-marijuana groups and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical corporation that are challenging the Trump...
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Drug Treatment Admissions For Marijuana Are Highest In States Where It Remains Illegal, New Federal Report Shows (Op-Ed)
“Cannabis-related treatment admissions are largely driven by the criminal justice system.” By Paul Armentano, NORML While the mainstream media—The New York Times in particular—is sounding the alarm...
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Virginia Hemp Businesses Want Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On New THC Product Limits
Virginia hemp businesses that say they are harmed by the state’s newly enacted restrictions on THC products are pushing a legislative cannabis committee to hold a hearing on the issue. The Cannabis...
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CDC wants medical cannabis question on federal health survey (Newsletter: August 27, 2026)
Feds urge states to prep for psychedelic approval; IA governor candidate on marijuana; Cannabis R & D tax credit op-ed Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday...
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30 Years Later They Are Just Working It Out!! Psychedelic raves act as a modern rite of passage with complex psychological effects, new research suggests
Could have told you that in 1987! Article For frequent Israeli rave-goers who consume psychedelic drugs, the experience extends well beyond the hours spent dancing, with preparations beginning...
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Statement – Cannabis Small Business Association (USA): CSBA Wants Joint Commission To Hold Hemp Hearing in Virginia
CSBA Now that Virginia’s new hemp restrictions have taken effect, the Cannabis Small Business Association is calling on the Joint Commission to hold a dedicated public hearing on their consequences....
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