Virginia State Police clarifies marijuana enforcement after internal email sparks confusion over new law
by Brandon Jarvis Virginia State Police is clarifying its marijuana enforcement policy after an internal email showed instructions from a lieutenant stating that there are “no Code of Virginia violations related to marijuana” following changes enacted in this year’s state budget, a directive that aligned with questions over whether Virginia inadvertently created a yearlong gap […]
Most cannabis consumers don’t expect full rescheduling this year, poll shows (Newsletter: July 9, 2026)
PA marijuana conviction gun ban faces lawsuit; VA housing law discriminates against cannabis; Study: Legalization reduces personal bankruptcy; TX hemp 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 […]
Cannabis legalization emerges as issue in Kansas governor’s race ahead of August primary
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – With the August 4 primary approaching, cannabis legalization has become a point of division among Kansas governor candidates. All Democratic candidates support legalizing at least medicinal cannabis, while no Republican candidates have backed the issue — despite survey data showing majority support among Kansas Republicans. What the survey shows A Kansas […]
This state opted out of federal marijuana rescheduling
Despite popular support, there’s no legal cannabis access in Wyoming, one of the handful of remaining U.S. states with no medical marijuana or adult-use legalization. But as hearings in Washington concerning reclassifying all marijuana continue, Wyoming officials are opting out of federal marijuana rescheduling, state Attorney General Keith Kautz said on Tuesday. Following a December […]
Wyoming Attorney General Blocks State Marijuana Rescheduling That Would Be Triggered By Trump’s Federal Reform
Wyoming’s attorney general has determined that the state will not reclassify marijuana under state law in line with a federal rescheduling move by the Trump administration. “The Wyoming Legislature has not legalized medical marijuana, has not approved a state licensed medical marijuana regulatory scheme, or approved of recognizing any other state’s medical marijuana issued licenses,” […]
Legalizing Marijuana Reduces Personal Bankruptcy Rates As Arrests Decline, Study Shows
U.S. states that legalize recreational marijuana see personal bankruptcy rates decline—an effect that seems to be associated with reduced arrests that can create compounding financial problems, according to a new study. Researchers looked at data on personal bankruptcy cases, state cannabis laws and FBI crime data from 2001 to 2024, determining that ending cannabis criminalization […]
Kansas Democratic Candidates For Governor Campaign On Marijuana Legalization Support
“We should allow adults who choose to buy cannabis to do it in Kansas, and use it safely and responsibly.” Cindy Holscher and Ethan Corson on Tuesday both called for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Kansas, separating themselves from other gubernatorial candidates who only support using the drug for medicinal use or oppose legalizing […]
A Major Step for Georgia’s Medical Cannabis Program
NORML Summer ‘26 Intern Ben Bailey On July 1st, Senate Bill 220, the “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” became law, making Georgia the 41st medical cannabis state. I personally advocated for this bill during the legislative session, and what ultimately made it bipartisan was the compelling testimony of patients emphasizing the healing aspects of marijuana. […]
Feds issue report on cannabis scales to help state officials set rules (Newsletter: July 8, 2026)
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Where Shapiro and Garrity stand on Pennsylvania marijuana • Spotlight PA
HARRISBURG — Voters who have strong opinions about whether Pennsylvania should legalize adult-use marijuana will find a clear divide between the major gubernatorial candidates this year. Since taking office in 2023, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has asked the General Assembly to create a recreational marijuana program run by the state Department of Agriculture in each […]
How Mississippi Mary is building a smarter cannabis facility with Grow Pods
For James Harper, founder of Mississippi Mary, becoming a licensed cannabis operator was years in the making. “Eighth grade, I got caught with a little pot down in Mississippi,” he says with a laugh. “I never lived that down, so I just ran with it.” After nearly a decade working in cannabis cultivation, primarily […]
Belgium Beat the U.S. on the Pitch But What About Legal Cannabis
Belgium advanced in FIFA competition, but when it comes to cannabis laws, the United States holds a commanding lead. Belgium celebrated a major victory over the United States on the soccer field, advancing after an impressive FIFA World Cup performance ending the Americans’ tournament run. But away from the stadium, Belgium beat the U.S. on […]