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Senate hemp vote transcends typical partisan lines (Newsletter: August 11, 2026)
Bill to keep THC drinks federally legal like alcohol; VA marijuana PSA touts relaxation benefits; Houston cannabis ballot measure; DE sales Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your...
27 days ago
Rhode Island Opens New Cannabis Licensing Window After Residency Requirements Scrapped
Rhode Island regulators have reopened the application process for prospective cannabis retailers, the Rhode Island Current reports. The new application window comes after the first attempt was halted...
27 days ago
Mississippi’s Only Two Cannabis Testing Labs Merge
The only cannabis testing laboratories in Mississippi are merging in what the companies are calling “a strategic move designed to ensure long-term financial viability and preserve Mississippi’s...
27 days ago
Houston Voters Could Make Marijuana Arrests The ‘Lowest Possible’ Priority For Police With Ballot Measure In November
Local officials in Houston, Texas are set to decide this week to place a voter-initiated measure to make misdemeanor marijuana possession the “lowest possible enforcement priority” for local police...
28 days ago
Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Preparation Is Safe and Effective in Children With Autism
Patients" disease severity fell an estimated 2 points on a 7-point scale following eight weeks of cannabinoid treatment. The post Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Preparation Is Safe and...
28 days ago
New Bipartisan Bill In Congress Would Keep Hemp THC Drinks Federally Legal And Regulated Like Alcohol
A bipartisan duo of lawmakers have filed a new bill in Congress that would exempt hemp beverages from a currently scheduled ban on THC products derived from the plant. The legislation’s introductions...
28 days ago
Delaware’s First Year Of Legal Marijuana Sales Badly Underperformed Regulators’ Lofty Projections
“If we just open stores without more growers online, we’re going to see prices spike, and I don’t think anybody wants to see that.” By Julia Merola and Ella Walker, Spotlight Delaware In 2024,...
28 days ago
Senate Vote On Hemp THC Products Splits Usual Partisan Coalitions
A U.S. Senate dispute over whether to implement a forthcoming ban on hemp THC products on time as scheduled or instead delay it in order to give lawmakers more time to craft regulations as an...
28 days ago
Senate Votes to Delay Federal Hemp Crackdown By One Month
The U.S. Senate has voted to retain a one-month delay on the federal crackdown on intoxicating hemp products by tabling an amendment to a federal funding bill that would have kept the ban at its...
28 days ago
New York Gov. Signs Law to Allow Farmers Market Cannabis Sales
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) last Thursday signed a bill allowing for adult-use cannabis sales at approved farmers markets and community events, Spectrum Local News reports. The change is expected...
28 days ago
Virginia Officials’ PSA On Impaired Driving Highlights Marijuana’s Relaxation-Enhancing Abilities
A new public education campaign launched—and then quickly deleted—by Virginia state officials that aimed to discourage marijuana-impaired driving appeared to effectively serve as a commercial...
28 days ago
Connecticut Cannabis Cultivator Seeking to Sue State Over Losses Caused by Rule Changes
A Connecticut cannabis cultivator is seeking permission to sue the state for $1 million, claiming the changing policies of the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) caused the business to lose...
28 days ago
Senate votes to delay hemp THC product ban (Newsletter: August 10, 2026)
Dr. Oz presses lawmakers on hemp CBD; VA psilocybin trial; TX Senate candidate on marijuana; Square boots hemp & CBD off platform; GA medical cannabis Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s...
28 days ago
California Court Orders DCC to Overhaul Cannabis Track-and-Trace System
6 August 2026 Cannabis Industry Jnl An Orange County Superior Court judge has ordered California’s Department of Cannabis Control to take steps to bring the state’s cannabis track-and-trace system...
28 days ago
Indonesia: 1.3 Tons of Suspected Ketamine Smuggled Through Riau Islands, Traces of International Drug Entry Routes
The Indonesian Navy thwarted the smuggling of 1.3 tons of suspected ketamine in the waters of Bintan, Riau Islands. This area has become a strategic route for international drug smuggling. JAKARTA,...
29 days ago
How cryptocurrency holders can use shrminer to explore more income opportunities and easily Easily achieve a 4% daily increase in your digital assets
SHR Miner, a leading global provider of cloud mining solutions, has announced a major expansion of its AI-driven platform, which is designed to offer cryptocurrency investors stable passive income....
29 days ago
So Many Georgia Patients Are Signing Up For Expanded Medical Marijuana Law That Officials Are Having Trouble Processing Them All
“We understand applicants are eager to receive their cards, and we appreciate their patience as we work through this unprecedented volume.” By Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder Georgia’s medical...
29 days ago
Infused and Hybrid Joints Control Nearly 75% of Canada’s Pre-Roll Market
Canada’s pre-roll sales continue to grow despite a maturing national cannabis market, reaching $1.4 billion in sales across 77.2 million units sold in 2025. According to Headset POS data from...
29 days ago
Louisiana man sentenced after 30 pounds of marijuana found at San Francisco International Airport
A man from Louisiana has been sentenced to jail after staff at San Francisco International Airport found 30 pounds of marijuana in his suitcase before he tried to board a flight to the Netherlands,...
30 days ago
Rhode Island Officials Restart Marijuana Business Licensing Process After End Of Litigation That Blocked Prior Effort
“Our focus is to maintain that momentum by implementing the amended Cannabis Act as efficiently as possible.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Rhode Island’s Cannabis Control Commission on...
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