Marijuana Activists Say They’re Being ‘Shut Out’ Of DEA’s Rescheduling Hearing That Features Only Legalization Opponents
A coalition of marijuana legalization activists gathered outside Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) headquarters on Monday ahead of the start of a hearing an agency judge is overseeing on the Trump administration’s proposal to reschedule cannabis—criticizing the fact that no supporters of reform were invited to participate and that the proceedings are not being livestreamed despite […]
Congress Won’t Block Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move, Bipartisan Lawmakers Say As Hearing On Reform Begins
As a hearing kicks off this week on the Trump administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal, efforts in Congress to block officials from carrying out the reform are unlikely to succeed, lawmakers from both parties say. While the House Appropriations Committee last month approved a funding bill containing a provision that, if enacted, would prevent federal officials […]
In rural Idaho, medical marijuana ballot initiative hits setback after signatures turned in late • Idaho Capital Sun
Correction: This article was corrected at 4:17 p.m. June 30 to accurately state how many signatures were not counted in Minidoka County. Minutes after a local elections office in rural south central Idaho closed last month, a contractor for the group backing a proposed ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana caught the attention of a […]
DEA previews cannabis rescheduling hearing testimony (Newsletter: June 29, 2026)
Anti-marijuana groups file initial hearing briefs; Congressman joins Marijuana Moment’s livestream push; VA budget amendments; LA psychedelics 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… BREAKING: Journalism is often consumed […]
Marijuana can be sold for recreational use in Virginia starting in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027. The move marks the latest expansion […]
Georgia medical cannabis expansion: New laws take effect Wednesday
Georgia medical cannabis law expands access The Georgia Patient First Act expands medical cannabis access by adding new qualifying conditions, lifting the five percent THC cap and introducing vaporization products, according to a local dispensary representative. MARIETTA, Ga. – An expansion of Georgia’s medical cannabis laws is set to take effect this Wednesday, July 1, […]
From cellphone restrictions to medical cannabis: New Georgia laws taking effect on July 1, 2026
From cellphone restrictions in schools to tax credits for families and tougher fentanyl penalties, dozens of new Georgia laws are set to take effect July 1. The changes touch nearly every part of daily life, affecting students, parents, workers, business owners and consumers across the state. Education changes Several of the new laws focus on […]
State could become first to reverse cannabis legalization
BOSTON, Mass. (WKRC) – A state could become the first to reverse its legalization of marijuana. According to The Independent, Massachusetts could become the first state to repeal legislation that legalized the sale of marijuana. Per the report, citing information from The Boston Globe, anti-marijuana activists said they’ve collected enough signatures to force a referendum […]
U.S. State Looks to Reverse Marijuana Legalization
Over the past several decades, marijuana has been gradually legalized across the United States, as 40 states have legalized medical marijuana and 24 states have legalized the substance for recreational use. Now, it sounds like one state is considering reversing that law. After a recent move by activists in the state to potentially force a […]
‘The Wild West of cannabis’: Indiana’s hemp industry looks for growth amid legislative pushback
The Fountain Square location of WildEye Cannabis is bright green, but really, it looks like any bar. The garage door is open to let in the spring afternoon, glasses sit behind the counter, commercials roll on a handful of TV screens, and stools and chairs sit ready for customers. Sitting inside, owner Nicholas Brown says […]
Virginia Governor Proposes Amendments To Budget Containing Marijuana Legalization—Without Suggesting Cannabis Changes
Virginia’s governor has proposed amendments to budget legislation that lawmakers approved this week, but those changes don’t include alterations to provisions that would legalize recreational marijuana sales. Nor do they address the concerns of advocates who had urged her to cancel out a section that would dramatically increase penalties for public consumption of cannabis—which they […]
Hemp THC Products Will Stay Legal In South Carolina As Lawmakers Fail To Agree On Limits
“If the only thing that we can do is to prohibit sales to under 21, I would rather the pressure grow, and let’s see if we can address it more comprehensively later.” By Jessica Holdman, South Carolina Daily Gazette South Carolinians, including teens, can continue to buy hemp products infused with THC at grocery stores, […]