DEA judge orders cannabis rescheduling transcript corrections (Newsletter: August 24, 2026)
MI GOP gov nominee wants marijuana tax cut; IA medical cannabis rules for out-of-state patients; Marijuana on probation & parole; TX hemp lawsuit Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment […]
Did Texas make marijuana possession a felony after 70% of voters supported legalization?
Claim: Texas made marijuana possession a felony after more than 70% of voters voted to legalize it. Rating: What’s True Texas did reinstate rules that treat certain THC products as controlled substances. What’s False Texas did not make all marijuana possession a felony; possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana remains a Class B […]
Who would control the cannabis market in NC? ABC joins debate :: WRAL.com
North Carolina officials are considering ways to regulate sales of cannabis, in anticipation of the possibility of the legalization of marijuana in the state. Recreational and medical marijuana are illegal in North Carolina, except for sales allowed on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ tribal land. Republican state lawmakers have discussed the possibility of legalizing […]
Federal Marijuana Legalization Could Bring New Taxes — And Give Michigan’s Oversupplied Cannabis Industry A National Market
Moving marijuana to Schedule III could deliver a major federal tax break to Michigan cannabis businesses. But something much bigger — federal legalization — would be needed before Michigan growers could legally ship recreational marijuana across state lines. WASHINGTON DC – Michigan’s cannabis industry could be approaching two very different federal turning points — and […]
Texas Officials Sued Again Over Hemp THC Product Restrictions
“We are asking the Court to uphold the Texas Constitution, protect thousands of Texas jobs, and keep policy decisions where they belong—with the elected representatives of the people.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Several members of the hemp industry are filing an additional lawsuit against the state of Texas alleging the ban on nearly […]
DEA Judge Issues Order On Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Transcript Corrections
The judge overseeing a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hearing on the Trump administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal has issued an order directing that corrections be made to the official transcript of the proceedings. DEA Chief Administrative Law Judge Derek Julius on Thursday ordered that dozens of mostly small and technical changes be made to the record and […]
FDA wants help monitoring cannabis convos on social media (Newsletter: August 21, 2026)
Poll: MA voters oppose legalization rollback; SXSW marijuana & psychedelics panels; Study: THC cannabis drinks reduce alcohol consumption Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism is often […]
Cannabis Drinks Help People Consume Less Alcohol While Improving Sleep And Mood, Study Finds
Most people who consume cannabis beverages end up drinking less alcohol— and see improved sleep, less stress and reduced pain, according to the results of a new study. The results come as Congress is considering whether to allow a currently scheduled ban on hemp THC products to take effect as scheduled in November or to […]
Why DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal May Be DOA Under The Trump Administration (Op-Ed)
“Trump himself has never called for relaxing federal controls on adult-use marijuana.” By Robert A. Mikos, Vanderbilt University Law School Last month, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wrapped up hearings on a long-delayed Biden Administration proposal to reschedule all marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The agency’s proposed rule would move the drug from […]
US House Members Push Trump Administration for Guidance on Schedule III Federal Framework
The Trump administration rescheduled state-licensed medical cannabis four months ago, but lawmakers in Congress are still seeking answers about the impacts of the new federal policy that they can provide to their constituents. U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., led a bipartisan quartet of House members who sent the president and three of his cabinet members […]
Bipartisan Lawmakers Press Trump For Marijuana Rescheduling Guidance—Including Whether Medicare Will Cover Medical Cannabis
A bipartisan coalition of members of Congress are pressing President Donald Trump and key members of his Cabinet for additional guidance on how the partial rescheduling of marijuana will affect cannabis businesses and consumers. Among other things, they want to know whether there are plans for Medicare to cover medical cannabis. The administration’s marijuana rescheduling […]
Final briefs filed in cannabis rescheduling hearing (Newsletter: August 19, 2026)
DOJ rule eases marijuana user gun rights restoration; MA legalization rollback poll; Alcohol industry op-ed on hemp drinks Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to read (but […]