White House Raises Alarm About ‘High-Potency’ Marijuana And Its Marketing In New National Drug Strategy
The White House released a new National Drug Control Strategy on Monday that raises alarm about “high-potency” marijuana and expresses concerns that international cartels and crime groups “exploit” state cannabis legalization laws. It also discusses the forthcoming federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is scheduled for later this year under a law signed by […]
Recreational marijuana would get veto from Republican Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity
Republican Stacy Garrity says she would not sign a bill to legalize recreational marijuana if she’s elected Pennsylvania’s governor in November. Garrity, who is challenging incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro, came out against recreational cannabis during an interview with NBC10. The state treasurer said she doubts the GOP-controlled Senate will pass a bill. MORE: The World Cup […]
Alcohol Industry Group Calls Out Congress For Failing To Address Hemp THC Product Ban In Farm Bill
A major alcohol industry trade association says the U.S. House of Representatives’s passage last week of a Farm Bill without including provisions to call off the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products represents a “missed opportunity.” “A ban will not remove these products from the market—it will push consumers toward unregulated, online channels with no […]
New York Officials Are Now Accepting Applications For Marijuana Farmers’ Markets And Pop-Up Events
New York marijuana officials have announced that they have begun accepting applications from licensed dispensaries that want to host temporary cannabis farmers’ markets and pop-up events. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on Monday launched the application process for what the state is calling “Cannabis Showcase Events.” “Cannabis Showcase Events expand opportunity within New York’s […]
NC Advisory Council on Cannabis shows need for regulated market
A report from The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis’s recommends to lawmakers the legalization of marijuana, allowing adults to legally purchase, possess and use cannabis through state-licensed retail outlets. Currently, North Carolina is one of ten states without a regulated market, according to the report. The council outlined several drawbacks of this, including how […]
Pennsylvania GOP Governor Candidate Promises To Veto Marijuana Legalization If Lawmakers Passed It
The Republican candidate running for Pennsylvania governor doesn’t think lawmakers will ever approve a bill to legalize marijuana in the state—but she says that if they did send her legislation to end cannabis prohibition, she would veto it. “I don’t support legalizing recreational marijuana,” Stacy Garrity, currently the state treasurer, said in an interview with […]
The federal government didn’t legalize marijuana. Here’s what actually changed.
The federal government has changed its view of marijuana’s dependence and abuse risks, causing some confusion about what that means for Americans. Like heroin, ecstasy and LSD, marijuana was formerly classified as a Schedule I drug with no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse. Marijuana will now be regulated alongside drugs considered to have legitimate […]
DEA clarifies synthetic cannabis component is illegal (Newsletter: May 4, 2026)
PA gov slams opponent’s legalization opposition; MD gov signs psychedelics bill; TX hemp rulings; CA eases biz transition for rescheduling benefits 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 […]
Industrial Hemp Advocates Discuss Policy, Market Development, and CBD Regulation
The evolving landscape of industrial hemp policy, market development, and cannabinoid regulation was a central theme in a recent discussion featuring Kehrt Reyher, CEO and publisher of HempToday. Speaking on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, Reyher, a journalist with over three decades of international experience, provided an analytical perspective on the industry’s trajectory, emphasizing […]
Study breaks down Indiana’s current marijuana use as Governor Mike Braun signals openness to policy discussions
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Indiana remains one of only 10 states without legalized medical marijuana. However, that could soon change after Governor Mike Braun recently signaled he’s open to discussing marijuana policy as laws continue to change nationwide. Long-time advocates are now watching closely for what could come next… Whether many Hoosiers realize it […]
If states are going to legalize weed, the least they can do is post warning labels
If you buy cigarettes anywhere in America, the pack will include a dire warning that “smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema.” Smoking pot may do the same — but only three states of 24 where recreational cannabis is legal require similar warnings about cannabis products on their packaging. New York warns against smoking weed […]
Texas Judge Allows Smokable Hemp And Other Products To Be Sold, Blocking State Ban From Being Enforced
A Texas judge has issued a temporary injunction that continues to prevent state officials from enforcing new rules restricting access to hemp-derived products such as smokable THCA flower. Meanwhile, the state Supreme Court in a separate case is allowing regulators to ban delta-8 THC. Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle’s ruling on Friday follows one from another judge […]