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Cannabis Has ‘Therapeutic Promise’ For People With Restless Leg Syndrome, Scientific Review Concludes
Cannabis and its components appear to play a role in alleviating the symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS), according to a new scientific review. RLS is a neurological disorder that involves an...
about 2 months ago
Bipartisan Lawmakers Turn Focus To Regulating Hemp THC Products Now That A Federal Ban Is Being Delayed
House and Senate lawmakers from both major parties say it’s time for Congress to get to work crafting regulations for hemp THC products now that legislation to delay a scheduled ban on them is poised...
about 2 months ago
Hemp ban delay passes Congress, heads to Trump’s desk (Newsletter: September 2, 2026)
CA gov signs marijuana labeling bill; 10 states made over half of cannabis arrests; Study: THC can produce psychedelic-like effects; Hemp seed op-ed Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter...
about 2 months ago
Maine Giving Away 12,000 Lockable Storage Bags Through Cannabis Retailers and Caregivers
The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) is giving away 12,000 lockable storage bags as part of its “Safe Storage for ME” initiative. The number of bags is more than double the state gave away...
about 2 months ago
Webinar: Australia – NSW – Attracting Investment in Hemp 17 Sept 2026
Attracting Investment in Hemp RESERVE YOUR SEAT IHemp NSW is proud to bring you Karina Tyler, Investment Manager Industry, in Regional Economic Development at the NSW Department of Primary...
about 2 months ago
Anvisa launches 74pp guide for cannabis cultivation in Brazil
A 74-page Anvisa document details authorizations, MAPA requirements, import, traceability, and THC control provided for in the new rules. The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has released...
about 2 months ago
GOP Hemp Opponents Fail To Derail House Agenda In Protest Of Delaying THC Product Ban
A handful of congressional Republicans threatened this week to upend their leadership’s agenda in protest of legislation to delay the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC products from...
about 2 months ago
House Passes Bill To Delay Hemp THC Product Ban, Sending It To Trump’s Desk
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that contains provisions to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is currently scheduled to take effect in November. The...
about 2 months ago
Hemp Seeds Could Be Banned As A Side Effect Of The Fight Over THC Products (Op-Ed)
“American hemp farmers deserve to know their seed supply is not about to become collateral damage in a fight that was never about them.” By Jessica Wasserman, American Seed and Innovation & Growth...
about 2 months ago
Rx Green Technologies Doubles Down on Domestic Coco Production Amid Supply Chain Shifts
For commercial cannabis cultivators, coco coir is more than another line item on a purchasing sheet. It becomes part of the operating foundation of the grow. Once a cultivation team develops its...
about 2 months ago
These Ten States Were Responsible For More Than Half The Marijuana Arrests In The U.S. Last Year
A recently released FBI report shows that more than 200,000 people were arrested marijuana-related offenses in the U.S. last year—and more than half of those cannabis busts were made by police in...
about 2 months ago
High Doses Of THC From Cannabis Can Produce ‘Psychedelic-Like States,’ Study Shows
High doses of THC from marijuana may have psychoactive effects that are hard to distinguish from those caused by the psychedelic psilocybin, according to a new study. The results, researchers said,...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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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