Legal pot’s promise went up in smoke as the black market keeps growing
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The marijuana legalization movement sold Americans a simple promise: legalize cannabis, regulate it, tax it, and the black market would disappear. That promise has failed spectacularly. Today, illegal marijuana dealers remain active across California and throughout the nation. Meanwhile, the “legal” marijuana industry — the very industry […]
How Activism is Shaping Cannabis Laws – Cannabis News
How Activism is Shaping Cannabis Laws in the United States In recent years, the United States has witnessed a transformative shift in cannabis legislation, largely driven by the force and dedication of activism. The movement to reform cannabis laws is not a new phenomenon, but its recent impact has been profound, changing the legal landscape […]
Duluthians learning about CBD and Minnesota’s Cannabis industry
Duluthians attended the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management at Lake Superior College to learn about CBD and Minnesota’s Cannabis industry. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management held a listening session in Duluth. State officials are informing residents about the cannabis industry and the recently signed 2026 Cannabis Omnibus Bill. Residents across Minnesota are being invited […]
Virginia Lawmakers And Governor Meet To Discuss Marijuana Sales Legalization Compromise That Could Pass This Month
Virginia officials in the administration of Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) and lawmakers who sponsored a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales that the governor vetoed last month have met recently to discuss the possibility of enacting the reform through budget legislation that is due to be passed soon. The sides are getting closer to reaching […]
In Santa Cruz, Cannabis Culture Faces Challenges From Increased Regulations
The lack of a growing cap led to an oversupply of weed in the market, causing prices to drop rapidly. That’s according to Whitney Economics, an industry group that collects economic data for businesses and regulators. As a result, small operators who’d been around the longest couldn’t compete in the oversaturated market. But public health groups […]
Congressional Committee Directs Feds To Keep Testing Truck Drivers For Marijuana, Regardless Of Trump’s Rescheduling Move
A congressional committee is directing federal officials to continue requiring government employees and safety-sensitive workers such as truck drivers and airline pilots to be drug tested for marijuana, “regardless of any future changes to the legal status or scheduling.” The panel is separately urging agencies to focus on determining whether “commercially feasible technology” is available […]
Alabama Medical Marijuana Sales Finally Launch, Years After Lawmakers Passed Legalization
“I will be able to remove some very dangerous pharmaceuticals, and I’ll be able to replace them with something that God put on this earth.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Amanda Taylor, a patient advocate, bought the first medical cannabis product in Alabama Wednesday morning at Callie’s Apothecary in Montgomery. Taylor, who has multiple sclerosis, […]
Wisconsin governor candidates pledge cannabis action if elected (Newsletter: June 4, 2026)
VA marijuana push heats up; IA gov signs medical cannabis expansion; WY AG objects to rescheduling; PA medical cannabis in hospitals bill passes 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 […]
Barr Proposal Legalize and Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumer Products Enters Crowded Field of Hemp Legi | Cannabis & the Law
After months of anticipation, on May 28, 2026, Representative Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced a bill to legalize and tightly regulate consumable hemp products. The bill – entitled the Lawful Hemp Protection Act (“LPHA”) – was introduced as an amendment to the House version of the 2026 Farm Bill (H.R. 8646) and proposes meaningful modifications to […]
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals By Terminally Ill Patients
Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved a bill to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The House of Representatives passed the bill from Rep. Dan Frankel (D) in a 174-27 vote on Monday. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. If enacted into law, HB 2254 would require […]
Wisconsin Democratic Governor Candidates Promise To Advance Marijuana Legalization And Protect Hemp In 2027
Most of the contenders for Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial nomination appeared at a forum hosted by a cannabis reform group on Tuesday, making pledges to advance the cause of legalization if elected even in the face of potential opposition from Republican legislative leaders. The event, hosted by the Wisconsin Coalition for Cannabis Reform (WCCR), featured six […]
United States Cannabis Market Set to Surpass USD 40 Billion by 2034 as Legalization and Innovation Fuel Growth
The cannabis industry in the United States is entering a transformative era. What was once considered a niche and highly regulated sector has evolved into one of the most dynamic consumer markets in the country. Driven by expanding legalization, increasing social acceptance, medical adoption, and rapid product innovation, cannabis is steadily becoming part of mainstream […]