Trump AG Pick Dodges Question on Full Marijuana Rescheduling
The acting head of the Department of Justice is refusing to commit to more broadly rescheduling marijuana beyond medical use as he seeks to be confirmed as attorney general—and he indicated he has no problem federally prosecuting people for simple cannabis possession in national parks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was nominated by President […]
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Officials Approve Rules For Business Application And Licensing Fees
“Building a new regulatory agency is much like constructing a house.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission will move forward with requiring fees for registered cannabis establishments and applicants in the coming weeks. Commissioners released the first draft of updated regulations Monday. The proposal would create a $5,000 application fee, license […]
Senate Dems Reintroduce Cannabis Descheduling Legalization Bill
US Senate Democrats reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), which would legalize cannabis through descheduling. The bill would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) list and end federal marijuana prohibitions in states that have chosen to legalize medical cannabis or adult-use cannabis. It would help consumers living in states with anti-marijuana laws […]
Sports Leagues Should Reduce Anti-Marijuana Stigma And Provide Honest Education For Athletes, New NFL-Funded Study Concludes
Interest in using marijuana for medical reasons is growing among athletes as more states enact legalization, but many feel they aren’t getting adequate information about cannabis from their teams’ and leagues’ health officials due to ongoing stigma around the issue, a new study funded by the National Football League (NFL) shows. “Elite contact sport athletes […]
Trump AG Dodges Question About Further Rescheduling Of Marijuana Beyond Medical Use
The acting head of the Department of Justice is refusing to commit to more broadly rescheduling marijuana beyond medical use as he seeks to be confirmed as attorney general—and he indicated he has no problem federally prosecuting people for simple cannabis possession in national parks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was nominated by President […]
Cannabis consumers’ support for Trump drops, poll shows (Newsletter: July 21, 2026)
AL marijuana rescheduling hearing; Study: THC & CBD for Alzheimer’s agitation; AR gov candidates on legalization 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… Before you dig into today’s cannabis […]
Massachusetts Commission Overrules Objection, Orders Cannabis Repeal Question Printed on 2026 Ballots
A Massachusetts voter hoping to prevent an adult-use cannabis repeal question from appearing on the commonwealth’s 2026 ballot failed to meet his burden of proof, the State Ballot Law Commission ruled on July 21. That means Massachusetts voters will decide in November whether to keep or roll back their adult-use legalization laws allowing for licensed, […]
At DEA Hearing in Virginia, Sheriff Honsal Testified in Favor of Cannabis Legalization and Regulation, According to People in Attendance | Lost Coast Outpost
Honsal. | File photo. Well, if the anti-weed states of Nebraska, Idaho and Indiana thought they’d found an ally in Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal, they may have been disappointed by the testimony he offered during last week’s DEA rescheduling hearing in Virginia. As previously reported, that trio of red states called Honsal as […]
Marijuana still banned for troops if rules change, Pentagon says
Get Task & Purpose in your inbox Sign up for Task & Purpose Today to get the latest in military news each morning. For troops and civilian Pentagon employees hoping that changing marijuana laws mean they might be able to partake, that dream has now gone up in smoke. The Department of Defense confirmed this […]
Arkansas GOP Governor And Democratic Challenger Agree On Opposing Marijuana Legalization
“Giving more access to drugs—particularly recreational access—does nothing to help or benefit Arkansans.” By Antoinette Grajeda, Arkansas Advocate Medical marijuana has generated more than $1 billion in Arkansas since voters legalized it in 2016. After the state opened its first dispensary in 2019, thousands of Arkansans joined the program and spent a record $291.1 million […]
Report: Nearly Half of Employers No Longer Screen Pre-Hires for Cannabis
Fewer employers are screening new hires for cannabis, according to reporting provided by the Wall Street Journal. In a recent survey of nearly 1,000 employers, “about half” no longer test for cannabis in the pre-hire process, the Journal reported. Respondents frequently indicated that they ceased testing to increase their prospective applicant pool. “Policies that mandate […]
Alabama Officials Will Hold Hearing On Whether To Reschedule Marijuana In Line With Trump’s Federal Move
Officials in Alabama have scheduled a public hearing for this week to receive input on whether the state should reclassify marijuana in conjunction with the Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule cannabis. Under state law, federal rescheduling of a drug automatically triggers state-level reclassification within 30 days unless Alabama officials proactively object. “In that case, […]