Marijuana & alcohol industries oppose hemp bill, congressman says (Newsletter: May 18, 2026)
VA gov signs cannabis resentencing bill; Fetterman praises Trump’s marijuana & psychedelics moves; Study: CBD to treat cancer in dogs 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 […]
Police make a big weed bust in Bristol. Here’s what that tells us about Virginia’s unique cannabis laws and the economy.
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the document whose words about “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” inspired not just Americans of 1776 but generations since from around the globe. This year marks the 250th anniversary of another important piece of writing that, dare I say, has even more […]
How US hemp ban could criminalize CBD products – and derail Medicare plan | US news
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently started a new pilot to reimburse patients for hemp-derived products – like CBD – but a hemp ban that Congress passed in November could derail the program. The new program will make certain Medicare and Medicaid recipients eligible for reimbursement for up to $500 worth of hemp […]
Indiana Republicans increasingly open to marijuana legislation
Indiana Republican legislators have been more emboldened to discuss marijuana legislation — with a Republican Senator recently announcing he will propose legislation in the 2027 session to legalize medical marijuana — because of shifts at the federal and state level, experts say. State Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, announced Monday that he has started to […]
The Launch Of Alabama Medical Marijuana Sales Is Just ‘Days Away,’ With First Dispensary Preparing To Open Its Doors
“This is a healthcare program. This is for the health of our patients in Alabama, and it says we are not a recreational program.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Patients in Alabama with qualifying medical conditions are “days away” from being able to purchase medical cannabis with a physician’s recommendation, according to Vince Schilleci, owner […]
Amendment to let military vets get medical cannabis approved at VA passes (Newsletter: May 15, 2026)
Anti-rescheduling provision advances in Congress; Lawmaker: “a lot” of colleagues smoke marijuana; LA medical cannabis in hospitals; Psychedelics poll 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… Your good deed […]
GOP Congressman Says His Hemp Regulation Bill Faces Opposition From Alcohol, Marijuana And Prohibitionist Groups
A Republican congressman who plans to imminently file legislation to federally regulate hemp-derived products in place of a ban that’s currently scheduled to go into effect later this year says the plan faces opposition from a coalition of strange bedfellows that includes sectors of the alcohol industry, marijuana businesses and cannabis legalization opponents. Rep. Andy […]
CBD Is A ‘Reproductive Toxicant’ Say The EU In A Major Blow to Industry
THE European Union looks set to determine that cannabidiol is a ‘human reproductive toxicant’ in a move which could wipe out the continent’s CBD cosmetic sector and seriously damage the supplements one. European CBD employs tens of thousands of people, generates revenues close to $2.5bn, with the CBD skin care market, alone, worth over $750m. […]
CMS Hemp Program Insiders Admit Bypassing FDA Safety Standards for a Potential $34.5 Billion Medicare Payday
WASHINGTON, DC, May 14, 2026 (Newswire.com) – As a federal judge prepares to rule on the legality of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) cannabinoid access program, newly surfaced public statements from industry participants are intensifying scrutiny surrounding the entire initiative. At issue is the CMS Substance Access Beneficiary Engagement Incentive (BEI) program, […]
Kemp signs bill to expand Georgia’s medical marijuana laws
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Some Georgians with chronic pain and illness are rejoicing following Gov. Brian Kemp’s official signature on Senate Bill 220, which expands the state’s medical cannabis program. The bill adds new qualifying conditions, like Lupus, and allows those with a medical cannabis card to begin legally inhaling the drug via a vape. […]
Congressional Committee Votes To Block Marijuana Rescheduling, Even As Trump Administration Moves Forward With The Reform
A key congressional committee has voted to block the federal rescheduling of marijuana—even after the Trump administration announced last month that it is moving ahead with enacting the reform. The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a funding bill containing a provision that, if enacted, would prevent federal officials from taking further steps to carry […]
Federal Cannabis Reform Efforts Advance Amidst Legislative Debates and Economic Data
Discussions surrounding federal cannabis reform continue to evolve in the United States Congress, with several lawmakers advocating for legislative changes. These efforts coincide with ongoing state-level policy adjustments and new research exploring the potential therapeutic applications of medical cannabis. The broader industry is also navigating financial performance and regulatory enforcement, as detailed in a recent […]