CA treasurer wants to overhaul cannabis legalization law (Newsletter: July 31, 2026)
AOC touts psychedelics’ medical “promise”; Study: Covering medical marijuana with workers’ comp; VA THC & kratom enforcement; TX hemp restrictions 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 […]
California Treasurer Calls Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law A ‘Complete Failure’ That Should Be Replaced With A New Ballot Initiative
California’s marijuana legalization law that voters approved a decade ago has been a “complete failure” and should be replaced with a new ballot initiative that prioritizes consumers and small businesses, the state’s treasurer says. At a hearing she convened on cannabis industry banking challenges on Wednesday, Treasurer Fiona Ma (D) heard from multiple officials, financial […]
Virginia Attorney General Launches Enforcement Effort On Hemp THC Products, Kratom And ‘Emerging Intoxicants’
“New intoxicating products and substances enter the market every single day, many of which include dangerous or illegal ingredients.” By Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury Virginia is creating an enforcement unit to oversee the rapidly expanding market for vaping products, hemp-derived intoxicants, THC and kratom, consolidating several regulatory responsibilities within the attorney general’s office. Attorney General […]
New Texas Hemp THC Product Restrictions Take Effect On Friday—But What Will Stay Legal?
“It’s a pretty big blow, and it’s recriminalizing a lot of cannabis products that have been completely legal and allowable in the state for many years, so we’re taking steps backwards toward prohibition.” By Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune Texans’ access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday. Texas will […]
Covering Medical Marijuana Through Workers’ Compensation Can Improve Health And Reduce Opioid Use, Government Study Suggests
Covering the costs of medical marijuana through workers’ compensation could be a “viable” option that improves health outcomes and leads to voluntary reductions in opioid use, according to a study led by Colorado state officials. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC) conducted the first-of-its-kind experiment as part of its Alternative […]
Former Trump AG warns against cannabis rescheduling (Newsletter: July 30, 2026)
GOP congressman circulates new hemp bill; DE gov signs cannabis beverage legislation; Marijuana businesses want NY gov to veto labor bill 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 […]
What is still legal under Texas’ latest THC ban
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Texans’ access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products has significantly narrowed. Texas has banned several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punishing people in possession of them with […]
Marijuana Has ‘Horrific Health Risks’ And No Medical Value, Former Trump Attorney General Claims
A former U.S. attorney general who served during President Donald Trump’s first term says marijuana “poses horrific health risks,” has no medical value and should not be rescheduled under federal law. “Rescheduling marijuana would create the false impression that it is safe, would reduce penalties for peddling the drug illegally and would give those who […]
University of Mississippi Partnering with Cannabis Brand on CBD Sleep Study
The University of Mississippi is partnering with Southern Sky Brands to evaluate the effects of CBD on sleep quality among adults. Researchers with the National Center for Cannabis Research and Education (NCCRE) will examine sleep-related outcomes, including duration, quality, and participant-reported wellness measures. Robert Welch, PharmD, director of the NCCRE, said in a statement that the “collaboration reflects our shared […]
Delaware Governor Signs Bill To Regulate And Tax Hemp THC Drinks
Delaware’s governor has signed a bill that seeks to regulate hemp-derived THC beverages—including with an age limit, potency restrictions and taxes. Gov. Matt Meyer (D) signed HB 373 from Rep. Debra Heffernan (D) into law last week and announced the action on Tuesday. The legislation as enacted restricts sales of hemp THC drinks to people […]
Daily cannabis use surpasses alcohol & cigarettes (Newsletter: July 29, 2026)
ID medical marijuana campaign won’t challenge ballot denial; Poll: Hemp bans drive consumers to license cannabis biz; Marijuana taxes study 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… *Rattling the […]
GOP Lawmaker Circulates Another New Bill To Keep Hemp THC Products Federally Legal
Another Republican congressman is circulating legislation that would delay a planned federal ban on hemp THC products and institute some regulations—including packaging requirements, testing rules and age limits. Rep. James Comer (R-KY), who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has not yet formally filed the proposal, but Marijuana Moment obtained a draft version […]