DEA clarifies synthetic cannabis component is illegal (Newsletter: May 4, 2026)
PA gov slams opponent’s legalization opposition; MD gov signs psychedelics bill; TX hemp rulings; CA eases biz transition for rescheduling benefits 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 […]
Industrial Hemp Advocates Discuss Policy, Market Development, and CBD Regulation
The evolving landscape of industrial hemp policy, market development, and cannabinoid regulation was a central theme in a recent discussion featuring Kehrt Reyher, CEO and publisher of HempToday. Speaking on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, Reyher, a journalist with over three decades of international experience, provided an analytical perspective on the industry’s trajectory, emphasizing […]
Study breaks down Indiana’s current marijuana use as Governor Mike Braun signals openness to policy discussions
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Indiana remains one of only 10 states without legalized medical marijuana. However, that could soon change after Governor Mike Braun recently signaled he’s open to discussing marijuana policy as laws continue to change nationwide. Long-time advocates are now watching closely for what could come next… Whether many Hoosiers realize it […]
If states are going to legalize weed, the least they can do is post warning labels
If you buy cigarettes anywhere in America, the pack will include a dire warning that “smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema.” Smoking pot may do the same — but only three states of 24 where recreational cannabis is legal require similar warnings about cannabis products on their packaging. New York warns against smoking weed […]
Texas Judge Allows Smokable Hemp And Other Products To Be Sold, Blocking State Ban From Being Enforced
A Texas judge has issued a temporary injunction that continues to prevent state officials from enforcing new rules restricting access to hemp-derived products such as smokable THCA flower. Meanwhile, the state Supreme Court in a separate case is allowing regulators to ban delta-8 THC. Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle’s ruling on Friday follows one from another judge […]
DEA Clarifies That The Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Federally Banned, And Doesn’t Count As Legal Hemp
Federal drug officials are clarifying that a cannabinoid produced synthetically from components of the cannabis plant is federally illegal. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said that while hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) has already been considered a Schedule I illegal substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the agency is now giving the compound its own unique […]
Pennsylvania Governor’s Campaign Calls Out Reelection Opponent For Opposing Marijuana Legalization
Pennsylvania’s governor has repeatedly called on lawmakers to send him a marijuana legalization bill. And while his opponent in his reelection campaign this year—currently the state’s treasurer—has been vague in recent public comments about her stance on the issue, a little-noticed questionnaire she filled out shows her opposition to the reform. Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) […]
DOJ rethinks cannabis & gun prosecutions (Newsletter: May 1, 2026)
Trump surgeon general pick on marijuana; Farm Bill passes with hemp provisions; Senate psychedelics hearing; Anti-rescheduling bill advances in Congress 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… Hold on, […]
Regional ER doctors grapple with a rise in severe cannabis-induced illness
Listen to article • 0:00 min The morning after Christmas, 37-year-old Taylor Armendariz awoke in her South Jersey apartment with stomach pain and nausea like nothing she had ever experienced. A self-described “avid” cannabis user, she had smoked before her holiday meal of beef Wellington, mashed potatoes, and ice-cream topped apple pie. “In the stoner state […]
The War on Europe’s Legal Hemp Industry
In April 2025, the Italian government used emergency constitutional powers to bypass parliament and reclassify non-intoxicating hemp as a narcotic, regardless of THC content, following multiple failed attempts to decimate the industry. When this law was put into effect in June of the same year, following no parliamentary debate and no transition period, a sector […]
The US government didn’t legalize marijuana: 4 cannabis misconceptions explained
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 […]
Majority of Texans back legalized medical cannabis, oppose THC ban
April 30, 2026, 3:17 p.m. MT With election season in full swing, medical marijuana legalization could be a winning strategy for candidates in Texas. A new study from Fabrizio, Lee and Associates found “overwhelming support” among Texans for legalized medical marijuana and for the state’s little-known Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which allows dispensaries to […]