Indiana Regulators Awaiting Final Federal Marijuana Action, Legalization Bill Drafted – InkFreeNews.com
Researchers found that 44% of Hoosiers, or nearly 3 million people, live within a 50-mile drive of at least one licensed dispensary in another state. A whopping 96%, or 5.6 million people, live within a 100-mile drive. Photo by Terrance Barksdale, Pexels. By Casey SmithIndiana Capital Chronicle INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers could soon revisit debates […]
Colorado Marijuana Official Said Size Of State’s Illegal Hemp Market ‘Would Explode Your Minds’ In Leaked Meeting Recording
“One of the problems in being first, like Colorado was, into the legalizing of cannabis, is that you have to learn all the unintended consequences and unforeseen outcomes the hard way.” By Christopher Osher, Denver Gazette via ProPublica This story was originally published by ProPublica. A top regulator for Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division acknowledged in […]
New California Emergency Marijuana Rules Aim To Help State’s Businesses Benefit From Trump’s Federal Rescheduling Move
California officials are making additional reforms to help the state’s marijuana businesses take advantage of federal tax and other benefits under Trump administration’s rescheduling move. Specifically, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) on Monday proposed emergency regulations to let businesses with current licenses covering both medical and recreational marijuana secure a secondary license through a […]
Army Reminds Soldiers Of ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Marijuana Policy, Warning That Even CBD Lotion Remains Banned
Even as the Trump administration recently finalized a medical marijuana rescheduling rule—and the president has pushed to maintain the legal status for full-spectrum CBD—the U.S. Army is making clear that it views all forms of cannabis and its derivatives as dangerous drugs that soldiers are banned from using. In a blog post on Thursday, officials […]
Feds warn truck drivers about cannabis use after rescheduling (Newsletter: May 19, 2026)
New congressional bill on marijuana-impaired driving standards; IN gov pushes lawmakers on medical cannabis; Study: Cannabinoids tied to weight loss 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 […]
Spanberger vetoes Virginia retail weed market bill, despite campaign pledge
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have allowed Virginia to (finally) start legal recreational cannabis sales in 2027. Spanberger’s veto is another setback for the Virginia Democrats who prioritized the effort and were banking on her support after years of Republican vetoes — and her pledge to support the measure. General Assembly […]
Spanberger vetoes Virginia retail weed market bill, despite campaign pledge
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have allowed Virginia to (finally) start legal recreational cannabis sales in 2027. Spanberger’s veto is another setback for the Virginia Democrats who prioritized the effort and were banking on her support after years of Republican vetoes — and her pledge to support the measure. General Assembly […]
TSA quietly updates policy on bringing marijuana through security
Marijuana legalization has meant millions of Americans have easier access to cannabis than ever before. But flying with marijuana remains a tricky subject, as airports are regulated by federal law, which still forbids many pot products. That creates a challenging question for cannabis fans who may want to bring their preferred marijuana products when they travel. […]
Advocacy Coalition Urges US Congress for Federal Cannabis Legalization and Comprehensive Reform
Advocacy Groups Push for Federal Cannabis Legalization A coalition of 41 advocacy groups convened on Capitol Hill from May 12-14 for the Cannabis Week of Unity, initiating a coordinated lobbying effort to press the U.S. Congress for comprehensive federal cannabis legalization. This mobilization brought together labor unions, veterans, civil liberties advocates, legal experts, industry executives, […]
Deadline approaching for Gov. Spanberger to act on retail marijuana legislation
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Gov. Abigail Spanberger has just a few more days to decide how to act on legislation that would legalize retail marijuana sales. Spanberger has until 11:59 p.m. Saturday to sign or veto the legislation. Last month, the general assembly rejected more than 40 changes to the legislation proposed by the governor, […]
DOT Says Rescheduling Doesn’t Change Federal Drug Testing
Commercially licensed drivers and other transportation employees will continue to face sanctions for their use of state-authorized medical cannabis products, according to recently issued guidance from the US Department of Transportation. The memo, dated May 26, affirms that there has been no change in drug testing-related policy despite the Justice Department’s decision to reclassify state-approved […]
Cannabis Advocacy Groups Push Congress For Legalization And Other Reforms Following Trump’s Rescheduling Move
“Cannabis reform is the most popular issue in American politics, and…it’s on Congress to pass a comprehensive legalization bill that centers the release of cannabis prisoners.” By Jack Gorsline, Filter A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill for the Cannabis Week of Unity, when a coordinated lobbying blitz pressed a gridlocked […]