‘Medical Marijuana Is Now Legal In South Carolina,’ GOP Senator Declares As Republican Governor Candidate Calls It A ‘Gateway Drug’
A Republican South Carolina state senator says that “medical marijuana is now legal” in the state following the Trump administration’s move to enact federal rescheduling—but a GOP congressman who is running to be the next governor says he has a “problem with marijuana,” calling it a “gateway drug.” State Sen. Tom Davis (R), who has […]
Marijuana Groups Urge Virginia Governor Not To Veto Sales Legalization Bill, Even After Lawmakers Rejected Her Amendments
A coalition of marijuana reform advocacy organizations and businesses are calling on Virginia’s governor not to veto legislation to legalize recreational cannabis sales even after lawmakers rejected her proposed changes to the measure. “Together, these bills address the real issues surrounding cannabis in the Commonwealth today: an already-existing, unregulated marijuana market operating openly across the […]
White House voices concerns about cannabis’s health impact & marketing (Newsletter: May 5, 2026)
Senators talk rescheduling with Marijuana Moment; PA GOP gov candidate would veto legalization; NY cannabis farmers’ markets 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 legalization advocates: Virginia lawmakers choose support and services over punishment for our youth
Virginia lawmakers made the right decision in rejecting Gov. Spanberger’s substitute to the cannabis retail bill. This was more than a policy disagreement; it was a necessary stand against rolling back hard-won progress on justice reform and against deepening the very inequities our commonwealth has worked so hard to undo. The way marijuana policy choices […]
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America criticizes Congress over hemp THC ban in Farm Bill
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America calls out Congress over hemp THC ban in Farm Bill. | Shutterstock The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) said the recent House of Representatives-passed Farm Bill fails to address a looming federal ban on intoxicating hemp products, calling it a “missed opportunity.” The Washington, D.C.-based trade group […]
White House Raises Alarm About ‘High-Potency’ Marijuana And Its Marketing In New National Drug Strategy
The White House released a new National Drug Control Strategy on Monday that raises alarm about “high-potency” marijuana and expresses concerns that international cartels and crime groups “exploit” state cannabis legalization laws. It also discusses the forthcoming federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is scheduled for later this year under a law signed by […]
Recreational marijuana would get veto from Republican Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity
Republican Stacy Garrity says she would not sign a bill to legalize recreational marijuana if she’s elected Pennsylvania’s governor in November. Garrity, who is challenging incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro, came out against recreational cannabis during an interview with NBC10. The state treasurer said she doubts the GOP-controlled Senate will pass a bill. MORE: The World Cup […]
Alcohol Industry Group Calls Out Congress For Failing To Address Hemp THC Product Ban In Farm Bill
A major alcohol industry trade association says the U.S. House of Representatives’s passage last week of a Farm Bill without including provisions to call off the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products represents a “missed opportunity.” “A ban will not remove these products from the market—it will push consumers toward unregulated, online channels with no […]
New York Officials Are Now Accepting Applications For Marijuana Farmers’ Markets And Pop-Up Events
New York marijuana officials have announced that they have begun accepting applications from licensed dispensaries that want to host temporary cannabis farmers’ markets and pop-up events. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on Monday launched the application process for what the state is calling “Cannabis Showcase Events.” “Cannabis Showcase Events expand opportunity within New York’s […]
NC Advisory Council on Cannabis shows need for regulated market
A report from The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis’s recommends to lawmakers the legalization of marijuana, allowing adults to legally purchase, possess and use cannabis through state-licensed retail outlets. Currently, North Carolina is one of ten states without a regulated market, according to the report. The council outlined several drawbacks of this, including how […]
Pennsylvania GOP Governor Candidate Promises To Veto Marijuana Legalization If Lawmakers Passed It
The Republican candidate running for Pennsylvania governor doesn’t think lawmakers will ever approve a bill to legalize marijuana in the state—but she says that if they did send her legislation to end cannabis prohibition, she would veto it. “I don’t support legalizing recreational marijuana,” Stacy Garrity, currently the state treasurer, said in an interview with […]
The federal government didn’t legalize marijuana. Here’s what actually changed.
The federal government has changed its view of marijuana’s dependence and abuse risks, causing some confusion about what that means for Americans. Like heroin, ecstasy and LSD, marijuana was formerly classified as a Schedule I drug with no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse. Marijuana will now be regulated alongside drugs considered to have legitimate […]