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Supermajority of Likely Louisiana Voters Prefer Regulation of Hemp Beverages Over Ban
A supermajority – 70% – of likely general election voters in Louisiana prefer regulation of hemp beverages as opposed to an outright ban, according to a survey conducted by polling and research firm...
25 days ago
Democratic and Libertarian Candidates for Ohio Governor Would Keep Voter-Approved Cannabis Law Intact
The Democrat and Libertarian candidates in Ohio’s governor’s race have indicated that, if elected, they would keep the state’s voter-approved adult-use cannabis law intact, Cleveland.com reports. Amy...
25 days ago
Article: Minnesota is the only state with tribal dispensaries off reservations. Now others look to model it.
MAHNOMEN, Minn. – A potato chip factory promised to lift up the state’s poorest county, but the jobs never came. The $8.5 million plant sat idle for more than a decade in the heart of the White Earth...
26 days ago
Congress Can Learn Lessons About The Hemp Debate From North Carolina’s Experience (Op-Ed)
“Lawmakers have an opportunity to build a regulatory framework that protects consumers while preserving access to products that millions of Americans already use.” By Chris Karazin, Carolindica...
26 days ago
Houston Will Deprioritize Marijuana Arrests If Voters Approve Measure Cleared For November Ballot
Local officials in Houston, Texas have voted to place an initiative to make misdemeanor marijuana possession the “lowest possible enforcement priority” for local police on the November ballot. The...
26 days ago
Cannabis MSO Curaleaf Planning Hostile Takeover of Canada’s Aurora Cannabis
The multistate cannabis operator (MSO) Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) announced Tuesday that it plans to launch a hostile takeover bid of Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX:...
26 days ago
Federal Bill Would Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Beverages Like Alcohol
U.S. Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Greg Landsman (D-OH) introduced the Beverage Regulatory Parity Act on Monday, which would create a federal framework for the responsible sale of...
26 days ago
Virginia Governor And AG Defend New Hemp Product Restrictions From Industry Lawsuit
“This new law creates clear standards for business participation in the marketplace.. My office stands ready to defend this law that will keep Virginians safe.” By Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury...
26 days ago
Trump Is ‘Misinformed’ About Hemp THC Product Ban, GOP Senator Says
A Republican senator who says he has a “great relationship” with President Donald Trump nonetheless is publicly saying he thinks the president is confused about the effects of hemp products. Sen. Ted...
26 days ago
Alcohol industry backs cannabis drinks legislation (Newsletter: August 12, 2026)
Senate advances bill that may complicate marijuana biz online outreach; VA explains cannabis PSA removal; MI marijuana tax repeal bill; TX hemp ruling Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s...
26 days ago
Lychee Sago Feminized Grow Report
In this report, we’ll highlight our time with Lychee Sago Feminized. This incredibly versatile strain impressed us with its combination of manageable height, long internodal spacing (perfect for...
26 days ago
MJ Biz: California cannabis regulators’ fraud case against testing lab unravels
A prominent California cannabis testing lab remains shut despite a judge’s finding that state regulators failed to provide allegations of fraud and public harm. California cannabis regulators failed...
27 days ago
Breaking Point in Phoenix: Inside Grow Sciences’ desert wonderland
Lindsay MaHarry visits Grow Sciences in Phoenix to get an inside look at Breaking Point, a standout hybrid bringing gas to the coffee shop. The post Breaking Point in Phoenix: Inside Grow Sciences’...
27 days ago
NORML Op-Ed: High Time to Remove Cannabis from Schedule I Status
Cannabis does not possess the same risks to health as do other Schedule I substances like heroin, or even unscheduled drugs like cigarettes and alcohol. To argue otherwise is out of step with both...
27 days ago
Michigan GOP Lawmaker Seeks To Repeal Marijuana Tax Increase As Rising Costs Cause Businesses To Close
A Michigan Republican representative has filed legislation that would reverse a recently enacted tax increase on marijuana businesses. The new bill, from Rep. James DeSana (R) would repeal the 24...
27 days ago
Alcohol Retailers And Wholesalers Support Bill To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Federally Legal
Several major alcohol industry participants are backing a new bill in Congress that would exempt hemp beverages from a currently scheduled ban on THC products derived from the plant while enacting...
27 days ago
Virginia Marijuana PSA Pulled Over ‘Concerns’ That Its Focus On Relaxation Didn’t Send ‘Clear Message’ About Impaired Driving Risks
Virginia officials withdrew a new ad campaign aimed at discouraging marijuana impaired driving over “concerns” that it missed the mark, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) told Marijuana Moment....
27 days ago
Grassroots Cannabis Leaders Gather at Fourth Annual ‘People Over Profit’ Summit
Rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III is seemingly imminent. As consolidation accelerates across state markets, grassroots movements and small operators are organizing strategically....
27 days ago
Senate Advances Youth Safety Bill That Could Complicate Marijuana Businesses’ Online Outreach
A Senate committee has advanced a bill aimed at protecting children online that could create complications for advertisers trying to promote legal marijuana and other regulated substances. The Senate...
27 days ago
Federal Judge Allows Texas Hemp THC Restrictions To Stay In Place Amid Lawsuit Challenge
“It’s a pretty big blow, and it’s recriminalizing a lot of cannabis products that have been completely legal and allowable.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune A federal judge denied an emergency...
27 days ago