Massachusetts Supreme Court Hears Case Challenging Marijuana Legalization Rollback Initiative (Op-Ed)
“Even if the the court ultimately rules against the plaintiffs and allows the petition to be placed on the ballot, this litigation challenge has already served a vital public purpose.” By Christine Baily, C Bailey Law LLC The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) heard arguments concerning the fate of ballot initiative petition that threatens to […]
Marijuana could soon be legalized by voters in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) – Voters in North Carolina could have a chance to legalize marijuana later this year if a new bill is passed. Senate Bill 1072 was filed in the General Assembly on Monday, May 4, by Sen. Caleb Theodros of Mecklenburg County. If the bill were to pass, then voters would be able […]
Congress considers veterans’ medical cannabis amendment (Newsletter: May 8, 2026)
GOP senator urges IN gov not to legalize; Lawmakers push FDA on psychedelics; CA marijuana drive-thrus vote; Study: Psilocybin for cocaine addiction 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… […]
Greece Moves to Ban Hemp Flower Sales, Despite Government Advisory Body Warning of ‘Conflict’ With EU Law
Last week (April 27), the deadline for Greek industry stakeholders to have their say on a controversial new hemp ban expired. The proposed legislation would impose a blanket ban on the sale of CBD flowers across the country, placing yet another European Union member state on the front lines of the perpetual ‘Hemp Wars’. Closely […]
Public Is Clear on Marijuana Rescheduling
Federal marijuana rescheduling delays continue despite overwhelming public support for cannabis reform and de-scheduling nationwide. Turns out the public is clear on marijuana rescheduling – despite two administrations dragging their feet. But thanks to a minority of offices, efforts to reschedule marijuana at the federal level continue to face continues to face delay. Under both […]
North Carolina bill could put marijuana legalization on 2026 ballot
May 7, 2026, 3:48 p.m. ET A new bill in North Carolina, SB 1072, could change the legality of cannabis in the state. The bill proposes making it legal to own limited amounts of cannabis for personal and medical use. Currently, North Carolina has no legal avenue for cannabis sales, but a hemp loophole allows […]
Another Senator Comes Out Strong Against Cannabis
Indiana Marijuana Legalization Faces Fierce Opposition As Sen. Jim Banks Doubles Down Against Cannabis Reform. As rescheduling is still up in the air federal, another senator comes out strong against cannabis. Indiana continues to stand as one of the Midwest’s last holdouts against cannabis legalization, even as neighboring states move ahead with medical and recreational […]
Military Veterans Could Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations Through The VA Under New Congressional Amendment
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have filed an amendment that would allow military veterans to receive recommendations for medical marijuana through their doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The proposal from Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL), Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Dina Titus (D-NV), if enacted, would prevent VA from enforcing a longstanding directive that has blocked […]
Ohio Court Hears Arguments On Blocking New Hemp Product Restrictions
“This bill completely put my clients out of business. There were no ways to get rid of the inventory except to destroy it.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal A new law banning low-level THC hemp products and changing the state’s marijuana laws hurts Ohio businesses, plaintiffs argued during a preliminary injunction hearing Monday. Happy […]
GOP Senator Urges Indiana Governor Not To Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Rescheduling
Indiana’s Republican governor recently said that his state is “more likely” to legalize marijuana now that the Trump administration is moving to federally reschedule cannabis—but a GOP senator is pressing Gov. Mike Braun (R) to maintain criminalization. “Recently, you suggested that Indiana will have to address marijuana legalization. I urge you to prioritize public safety […]
Congressional report on what cannabis rescheduling does—and doesn’t do (Newsletter: May 7, 2026)
ID medical marijuana ballot sigs; AZ legalization rollback stalls; FL gov candidates on cannabis; Target expands hemp THC drink sales; LA penalties 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… […]
Garrity says no to approving recreational cannabis on her watch
Probable Republican candidate for governor Stacy Garrity said during an interview that if proposed legislation to end the prohibition on recreational cannabis ever reached her desk, she would veto it. “I don’t support legalizing recreational marijuana,” said the state treasurer, said in an interview with NBC10 Philadelphia. “Recreational marijuana will not end up in the […]