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Missouri Lawmakers Pass Bill Supporting Psychedelics Research To Aid Military Veterans And First Responders
“This is a careful bill for people, our veterans and first responders, who have carried extraordinary burdens.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent After four years of trying, the Missouri House...
19 days ago
Kratom company suing Utah over the new ban makes ‘one of the most dangerous’ products, lawmaker says
An Oklahoma-based maker of products containing the supplement kratom is suing Utah over the Legislature’s attempts to ban certain types of the product. Kratom, an extract from a plant that grows in...
19 days ago
Marijuana Rescheduling Could ‘Unlock Research’ To Treat Rare Diseases, Father Of Terminally Ill Child Tells Congressional Committee
Congressional lawmakers were recently presented with a unique argument in favor of expanding therapeutic access to cannabis and rescheduling marijuana under federal law: Doing so could mitigate...
19 days ago
Trump puts medical cannabis protections in budget (Newsletter: April 6, 2026)
FBI memo on marijuana investments; Another Medicare hemp coverage rule; NC governor pushes legalization; HI cannabis resolutions Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every...
19 days ago
Nebraska Legislature passes first medical cannabis law after decade delay
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – The Nebraska Legislature approved its first-ever bill related to a state medical cannabis program Wednesday, which regulators say is key to getting the medicine to...
19 days ago
Karma Koala Podcast 310: The DeAngelo Chronicles Part 4. The mid 1970’s first bust and experience of the US legal system, being a full time Yippie + Carter & Paraquat
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE AT PODOMATIC https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/karmakoalapodcast/episodes/2026-04-06T00_22_09-07_00 In episode 4 Steve comes across a new concept, airport security …. and with...
19 days ago
Louisiana Senators Approve Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals For Terminally Ill Patients
A Louisiana Senate panel has advanced a bill to allow patients with terminal and irreversible conditions to use medical marijuana in hospitals. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the...
20 days ago
Discounting Adult-Use Cannabis Products in New York
Why the Retail Tax Must Be Calculated on the Pre-Discount Price (and the Personal Liability Risk of Getting It Wrong) New York’s adult-use cannabis marketing and advertising rules allow retailers to...
20 days ago
R.N. Collins: Federal Schedule III and State Cannabis Systems Legislative Brief Series
Author RN Collins The 6th in a series of 10 articles for cannabis law report Contact RN Collins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rn-collins/ Federal Schedule III and State Cannabis Systems Legislative...
20 days ago
Missouri Lawmakers Pass Bill To Ban Intoxicating Hemp THC Products, Sending It To Governor
The legislation also has provisions to protect marijuana consumers’ privacy and cannabis workers’ right to unionize. By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A bill now heading to Missouri Gov. Mike...
21 days ago
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Weed Seeds Online Safely in 2026
As home cannabis cultivation continues to grow in popularity worldwide, more enthusiasts are turning to the internet to source high-quality genetics. However, with countless options available,...
21 days ago
UK: Police find cannabis factory worth £100k in old bank
Police have unearthed a cannabis factory with a street value of more than £100,000 growing inside a derelict bank on a busy high street. Officers swooped on the former HSBC branch in Droitwich,...
21 days ago
Hawaii Senators Push Congress To Federally Legalize Marijuana And Clear Past Convictions
Hawaii senators have approved a pair of resolutions calling on Congress to federally legalize marijuana, support state efforts to clear people’s conviction records and take steps to facilitate access...
22 days ago
Trump Proposes To Keep Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws From Federal Interference While Blocking DC From Legalizing Recreational Sales
President Donald Trump is requesting that Congress continue to protect state medical marijuana programs from federal interference while also maintaining a policy that has blocked local officials in...
22 days ago
Feds Finalize New Rule Allowing Some Hemp Products As Medicare Advantage Benefits
Federal officials have finalized a rule that will allow coverage of some hemp products as specialized, non-primarily health-related benefits through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. In a filing set to...
22 days ago

Virginia Cannabis Regulator Posts Job Openings As Governor Considers Adult-Use Sales
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority has posted nearly a dozen new job openings as Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) considers signing a bill to legalize adult-use sales, Marijuana Moment reports. The...
22 days ago

North Carolina Governor Steps Up Push For Marijuana Legalization As State Commission Issues New Report
A governor-appointed cannabis commission in North Carolina has issued an interim report after holding months of meetings focused on the issue. The group is recommending that the state move away from...
22 days ago

Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off Duty Use of Medical Cannabis
"Patients who take traditional medications do not face punishment in the workplace unless their on-the-job performance is impaired. Patients who consume medical cannabis during their off-hours should...
22 days ago
FBI Says Agents Can Invest And Work In Hemp Companies But Not Marijuana Industry, Newly Declassified Memo Shows
FBI agents received specific guidance prohibiting them investing in marijuana companies—but not necessarily those that make hemp or CBD products—according to a 2022 memo that the agency released last...
22 days ago
How could new attorney general impact cannabis rescheduling? (Newsletter: April 3, 2026)
FDA CBD memo; MA anti-marijuana initiative faces lawsuit; DC mayor’s cannabis drinks plan; TX medical marijuana licenses; VA prepares for legal sales Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s...
22 days ago