Medical marijuana: Indiana republicans show openness to limited legalization as Bohacek prepares bill
Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, plans to introduce legislation in 2027 that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana, a proposal that comes as some top Indiana Republicans appear increasingly willing to discuss limited cannabis legalization after years of resistance at the Statehouse. Bohacek announced earlier this week that he plans to introduce legislation that would […]
Virginia Gov. Sends Legalized Weed Dreams Up in Smoke
If you have any friends in Virginia that still have their “Vote YES” yard signs on display, be kind to them; it’s been a tough couple of weeks. The hardest hit may have been delivered on Tuesday when Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed the Marijuana Marketplace bills (House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542). Most figured […]
TSA Clarifies That Its Marijuana Policy ‘Has Not Changed’ Despite Clickbait Headlines
Numerous news organizations over the past week have run exaggerated headlines about a supposed change in the federal government’s policy on bringing marijuana into airports and on airplanes. But it isn’t true, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) tells Marijuana Moment. “TSA’s policy on medical marijuana has not changed,” a TSA spokesperson said in an email […]
Louisiana Bill To Let Terminally Ill Patients Use Medical Marijuana In Hospitals Heads To Governor Following Legislature’s Approval
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill to let patients with terminal and irreversible conditions use medical marijuana in hospitals, sending it to the governor. The House of Representatives approved the legislation from Sen. Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D) in a 54-44 vote on Tuesday after it previously passed the Senate by a margin of 33-2 last month. […]
TSA medical marijuana rule as weed remains illegal in Texas
Updated May 20, 2026, 5:03 p.m. ET Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that TSA medical marijuana policy has not changed. If illegal substances are found during screening, TSA refers the matter to law enforcement. Antlers, artificial skeleton bones, and a tortilla press are all things you can bring on in a […]
Spanberger Vetoes Virginia Cannabis Sales Bill: What It Means For 2027
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed the bill that would have launched legal adult-use cannabis sales, five years after the state legalized possession. She campaigned on supporting a retail market. The veto likely pushes any legal sales to 2028 or later. Virginians still can’t legally buy the weed they’ve been allowed to possess since 2021. Gov. […]
Americans Say Marijuana Is Less Cool Than Math And Country Music—But Is Cooler Than Guns Or Cryptocurrency, Survey Shows
Marijuana legalization might be a popular policy issue in recent polls, but most Americans don’t think cannabis itself is “cool,” according to a new survey. In fact, marijuana is considered less cool than things like sourdough bread, country music, math, word games and reading books. The YouGov poll looked at public opinion on the subjective […]
Abigail Spanberger Vetoes Virginia Cannabis Retail Bill, Blocking Legal Marijuana Sales Again as Virginia Adult-Use Cannabis Market Faces New Uncertainty
Virginia cannabis legalization is once again at the center of political controversy after Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have created Virginia’s long-delayed adult-use cannabis retail market. The highly anticipated Virginia cannabis retail bill, which lawmakers spent months negotiating during the 2026 legislative session, has now been stopped, extending uncertainty around legal marijuana sales in […]
Virginia Hemp Groups Say Governor’s Marijuana Sales Veto Is An ‘Opportunity’
A coalition of hemp businesses that asked Virginia’s governor to veto legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales before she did so this week says the move presents an “opportunity” to craft better cannabis policy. The Cannabis Small Business Association said in a press release on Tuesday that while its members support the idea of creating […]
The Cannabis Component CBG Shows Promise In Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis With Its ‘Anti-Inflammatory Capacity,’ Study Finds
A lesser known cannabis component known as CBG could represent a novel treatment in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study. Researchers at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Israel released preclinical findings from a study examining cannabigerol, a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, and its potential to reduce inflammation associated with arthritis. While […]
Virginia cannabis sales bill vetoed by governor (Newsletter: May 20, 2026)
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Hemp’s Next Market? CBD-Based Plastics Could Transform Demand
While it comes as no surprise to industry advocates, hemp’s future extends far beyond flower, cannabinoids, fiber and grain. New research reveals that hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) could someday play a significant role in replacing petroleum-based plastics—opening the door to entirely new industrial markets for hemp growers. In a recent study published in the journal Chem […]