Fewer Employees Skip Work Days Where Medical Marijuana Is Legal, Especially For Manual Labor Jobs, Study Shows
Legalizing medical marijuana appears to be associated with reduced rates of employees missing work—particularly in trades like manufacturing and agriculture where workers are more likely to experience symptoms such as pain that cannabis can help treat—according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Southern Maine and University of Georgia looked at the potential […]
South Carolina GOP Governor Candidates Are Open To Signing Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill, They Say During Debate
The two South Carolina Republican candidates in a runoff election for their party’s nomination to serve as the state’s next governor say they are open to signing legislation to legalize medical marijuana if elected to the job. The moderator of a debate on Tuesday noted that “even ruby red states” are moving to allow medical […]
Virginia governor announces cannabis plan to pass this month (Newsletter: June 17, 2026)
WA officials: Federal marijuana rescheduling doesn’t apply here; Congressional report calls out FDA on hemp; NC 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… Before you dig into today’s […]
States Where Weed Is Legal: Laws By State | MADD
Marijuana (weed) is legal in several states across the United States, but the rules vary widely depending on where you live. As of spring 2026, 24 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized weed for adult recreational use, while 40 states allow it for medical purposes. This page breaks down the law in every state, answers […]
Bluntly: Virginia legislators, Spanberger add retail weed to state budget
Gov. Abigail Spanberger and state Democrats on Tuesday outlined a deal they struck to create a retail cannabis market in Virginia — a proposed plan that would start legal recreational weed sales on July 1, 2027. The agreement adds language in the state’s two-year spending plan for a cannabis market framework. It allows for up […]
Virginia lawmakers reach compromise for retail marijuana
Gov. Abigail Spanberger and lawmakers have reached a compromise to legalize retail marijuana sales, with a target start date of July 1, 2027. The deal comes after years of debate in the General Assembly and a gubernatorial veto earlier this year. Simple possession of marijuana became legal in Virginia in 2021, but retail sales have […]
Virginia nears legal retail cannabis market, with sales proposed to start in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Virginia’s long-running debate over marijuana legalization is entering a new phase as Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Democratic lawmakers have reached a compromise to establish a legal retail cannabis market in the Commonwealth. The proposal, which is included in the state budget, would move Virginia out of a legal gray area that […]
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling ‘Does Not Appear To Apply’ To Washington Businesses, State Officials Say
Marijuana regulators in Washington say that the Trump administration’s move to reschedule cannabis on the federal level “does not appear to apply” to businesses in the state. The U.S. Department of Justice in April issued an order that immediately reclassified state-licensed medical cannabis, as well as marijuana products approved by the Food and Drug Administration […]
Virginia Governor And Lawmakers Unveil Newly Negotiated Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales That’s Expected To Pass This Month
Virginia’s governor and key lawmakers have announced the details of a plan to legalize recreational marijuana sales through budget legislation this month following the veto of a previous proposal to enact the reform. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Tuesday appeared at a press conference alongside legislators who sponsored bills she rejected earlier this year to […]
Feds add new cannabis components to research library (Newsletter: June 16, 2026)
New congressional bill to keep hemp THC drinks legal; CA GOP senator: Repeal marijuana legalization; Study: Sleep & cannabis about more than THC 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 […]
Bluntly: Virginia legislators, Spanberger add retail weed to state budget
Gov. Abigail Spanberger and state Democrats on Tuesday outlined a deal they struck to create a retail cannabis market in Virginia — a proposed plan that would start legal recreational weed sales on July 1, 2027. The agreement adds language in the state’s two-year spending plan for a cannabis market framework. It allows for up […]
One California Politician Wants To Make Cannabis Illegal Again
California cannabis tax revenue exceeds $7 billion as critics continue calls for tighter restrictions Nearly a decade after California voters approved recreational marijuana legalization, a state senator is calling for a new public debate over whether the landmark decision should be reversed or significantly reformed. Yes, one California politician wants to make cannabis illegal again. […]