U.S. State Looks to Reverse Marijuana Legalization
Over the past several decades, marijuana has been gradually legalized across the United States, as 40 states have legalized medical marijuana and 24 states have legalized the substance for recreational use. Now, it sounds like one state is considering reversing that law. After a recent move by activists in the state to potentially force a […]
‘The Wild West of cannabis’: Indiana’s hemp industry looks for growth amid legislative pushback
The Fountain Square location of WildEye Cannabis is bright green, but really, it looks like any bar. The garage door is open to let in the spring afternoon, glasses sit behind the counter, commercials roll on a handful of TV screens, and stools and chairs sit ready for customers. Sitting inside, owner Nicholas Brown says […]
Virginia Governor Proposes Amendments To Budget Containing Marijuana Legalization—Without Suggesting Cannabis Changes
Virginia’s governor has proposed amendments to budget legislation that lawmakers approved this week, but those changes don’t include alterations to provisions that would legalize recreational marijuana sales. Nor do they address the concerns of advocates who had urged her to cancel out a section that would dramatically increase penalties for public consumption of cannabis—which they […]
Hemp THC Products Will Stay Legal In South Carolina As Lawmakers Fail To Agree On Limits
“If the only thing that we can do is to prohibit sales to under 21, I would rather the pressure grow, and let’s see if we can address it more comprehensively later.” By Jessica Holdman, South Carolina Daily Gazette South Carolinians, including teens, can continue to buy hemp products infused with THC at grocery stores, […]
Massachusetts could become the first state to reverse marijuana legalization when it votes in November
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Massachusetts may become first state to reverse marijuana laws
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Massachusetts may become first state to reverse marijuana laws
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Massachusetts may become first state to reverse marijuana laws
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DEA Will Highlight Testimony On Marijuana’s Medical Benefits In Rescheduling Hearing, New Filing Shows
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revealed in a new filing for the cannabis rescheduling hearing set to start on Monday that its witness list includes a doctor who will provide testimony about how “medical marijuana provides a medical benefit to pain patients.” The government’s other witness is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official […]
Marijuana Moment Takes Ask For Rescheduling Hearing Livestreaming Directly To DEA Head After Judge Says He Won’t Consider Request
Marijuana Moment has brought its request for public and media livestream access to the historic federal cannabis rescheduling hearings starting next week directly to the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) after the judge overseeing the proceedings—which only involve opponents of the reform—said he wouldn’t consider filings from outside parties. A letter from Marijuana […]
Marijuana Opponents Preview Arguments For Next Week’s Rescheduling Hearing In New Filings
Marijuana reform opponents have filed briefs previewing the arguments they plan to make in a hearing on the Trump administration’s move to reschedule cannabis that is set to start next week. Meanwhile, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which is formally the proponent of the reform to move marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances […]
Cannabis banking legislation filed in Congress (Newsletter: June 26, 2026)
DEA defends HHC ban; NH lawmakers on overriding marijuana greenhouse veto; MA push to save legalization; VA advocates press gov on cannabis penalties 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 […]