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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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 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...
about 2 months ago
Former Penn State student in frat coke scandal has his admission to law school rescinded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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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...
about 2 months ago
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....
about 2 months ago
Gallup: 17% of Americans Smoke Cannabis; 15% Consume Edibles
Seventeen percent of Americans said they smoke cannabis, according to a Gallup poll released Monday. The figure ties the previous record high found by the pollster in 2023. In 2024, the number of...
about 2 months ago
Study: Health-Related Work Absences Drop 7% in States with Medical Cannabis Access
Health-related work absences dropped by about 7% in states with medical cannabis access, according to a University of Georgia (UGA) study published in the Journal of Workplace and Behavioral Health....
about 2 months ago
University of Maryland Sends Cease-and-Desist to Terpenes Brand Over ‘TERPS’ and Branding Style
The University of Maryland (UMD) in July sent a cease-and-desist to Terps USA, a Colorado-based cannabis terpenes brand, over its branding, which the college says violates its “nearly identical”...
about 2 months ago
JARS Cannabis to Acquire Sonoran Roots, Creating Arizona’s Largest Dispensary Network
JARS Cannabis is set to acquire Sonoran Roots to create a network of 27 dispensaries, creating the largest cannabis dispensary network in Arizona. Sonoran Roots’ eight Ponderosa Dispensary locations...
about 2 months ago
Karma Koala Podcast 332: The DeAngelo Chronicles Part 7: The West is The Best
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE FROM PODOMATIC https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/karmakoalapodcast/episodes/2026-08-26T20_38_30-07_00 To paraphrase the Lizard King The west is the best The west is the best Get...
about 2 months ago
States Should Start Planning Now For FDA Approval Of Psychedelics, Federal Report Says
A federal health agency has published a new report on recent advances in psychedelic medicine, along with recommendations for state policymakers on how to prepare for formal approval of drugs like...
about 2 months ago
How Cannabis Companies Can Take Advantage Of The Research And Development Tax Credit Under Federal Rescheduling (Op-Ed)
“Cannabis companies should consider various pitfalls to ensure not only legal compliance, but to maximize potential benefits.” By Meeren Amin, William Bogot and Douglas W. Charnas, Fox Rothschild LLP...
about 2 months ago
Iowa Democratic Governor Candidate Explains Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized Even If It’s ‘Dangerous’
The Democratic Party’s nominee to be the next governor of Iowa is explaining why he thinks marijuana should be legalized and treated like alcohol, even if he thinks it’s “dangerous.” Legalizing and...
about 2 months ago