Connect with us

featured

Supreme Court considers cannabis consumers’ gun rights (Newsletter: July 28, 2025)

Published

on


GOP senator’s hemp hold on funding bill; State AGs want marijuana banking; KY gov pushes Trump on rescheduling; CBD for IBD; TX synthetic THC poll

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…

Free to read (but not free to produce)! We’re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we’re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen.

If you value Marijuana Moment, invest in our success on Patreon so we can expand our coverage and more readers can benefit: https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment

/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to discuss a case concerning the federal government’s ban on marijuana consumers owning guns in September—one of at least three cases the high court is being asked to consider on the issue.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is threatening to hold up federal funding legislation until its provisions to broadly ban hemp-derived products with any detectable amount of THC are scaled back, according to several industry and advocacy sources.

A bipartisan coalition of 32 state and territory attorneys general sent a letter urging congressional leaders to pass marijuana banking legislation, saying “the lack of access to America’s financial system by cannabis businesses…presents a considerable safety issue for the public.”

The House Appropriations Committee is calling on federal agencies to create a plan to “eliminate” illegal cannabis grow operations “that are not sanctioned by State or Tribal authorities” and to “investigate potential money laundering schemes involving [Chinese Communist Party]-connected marijuana businesses.”

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) sent a letter urging President Donald Trump to oppose GOP-led congressional legislation that would block federal marijuana rescheduling—saying he hopes “your action on this issue matches the promises you made to the American people” during his campaign.

A majority of Texas voters support banning synthetic THC, according to a new poll circulated by a medical cannabis company as lawmakers consider legislation to restrict hemp products during a special session.

A new federally funded study found that “consumption of cannabis and CBD oil was perceived as beneficial for relieving [inflammatory bowel disease], with many reporting significant symptom relief from using these substances.”

  • “19.4 percent of IBD patients reported decreased opioid use, and 14.5 percent reported induced remission with cannabis or CBD oil.”

Pennsylvania lawmakers and activists are increasingly aligned on the need to legalize marijuana—but strong disagreements remain on the best model for legal cannabis sales.

The interim director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management said the state could have up to 150 marijuana businesses approved for operations by the end of this year.

The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission paused issuing new hemp retail licenses pending completion of a study on regulating intoxicating THC beverages sold in liquor stores and bars.

The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation says it is about halfway through completing a backlog of 16,000 marijuana business employee fingerprint background checks.

/ FEDERAL

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a report on dozens of people who experienced inadvertent THC intoxication after eating at a restaurant in a building with a shared kitchen used by a state-licensed vendor who produced cannabis edibles.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is offering an anti-drug patch to Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts members.

House Judiciary Committee leaders sent letters asking the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services for more information about migrant children who were found during raids on marijuana facilities operated by Glass House Brands.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) tweeted, “I did vote for the 2014 farm bill because it did contain my amendment to legalize hemp. I didn’t vote for the 2018 farm bill even though it did contain someone else’s hemp legislation to expand on my successful 2014 effort.”

/ STATES

Texas’s lieutenant governor pushed back against a media claim that pending legislation to ban consumable hemp products with any amount of THC is “supported by virtually no one other” than him.

Oklahoma’s attorney general touted an indictment related to the robbery of a medical cannabis operation.

Illinois regulators are being sued over a refusal to grant permission for a cannabis cultivation operation to expand with a hoop house.

Minnesota regulators are asking a court to order a retailer to destroy allegedly noncompliant hemp products.

New York regulators approved additional marijuana business licenses as well as updated proposed rules on packaging, labeling and marketing.

California regulators are extending the public comment period for proposed changes to rules on cannabis cultivation and minimum sanitation standards.

Virginia regulators posted guidance on marijuana home cultivation.

Oregon regulators published a summary of issues discussed at psilocybin services listening sessions.


Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.


Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access.

/ LOCAL

The Allentown, Pennsylvania City Council passed a resolution calling on state lawmakers to legalize marijuana.

Bentonville, Arkansas activists are working on a local psychedelics legalization effort.

/ INTERNATIONAL

Dominica’s finance minister discussed the formation of a National Advisory Committee on Medicinal Cannabis.

/ SCIENCE & HEALTH

A study concluded that “cannabis is a viable alternative to opioids for controlling pain.”

A study found that “although the C. sativa flower extract at various dilutions has potential as a tickicide and for healing skin lesions, it causes hepatic tissue damage in rabbits to varying degree.”

/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS

United Farm Workers issued a warning saying, “If you are not a citizen, it is safest to stay away from work in cannabis if possible, including jobs in growing, trimming, packaging, or retail. This includes state licensed operations.”

/ BUSINESS

Colorado retailers sold $111.7 million worth of legal marijuana products in April.

/ CULTURE

System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian discussed his use of marijuana and his cannabis brand.

Make sure to subscribe to get Marijuana Moment’s daily dispatch in your inbox.

Marijuana Moment is made possible with support from readers. If you rely on our cannabis advocacy journalism to stay informed, please consider a monthly Patreon pledge.

Become a patron at Patreon!



Source link

mscannabiz.com
Author: mscannabiz.com

MScannaBIZ for all you Mississippi Cannabis News and Information.

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

featured

Grön Acquires New York Cannabis License

Published

on


[PRESS RELEASE] – PORTLAND, Ore., July 28, 2025 – Grön (pronounced grewn), America’s fastest-growing cannabis edibles brand, announced the strategic acquisition of an adult-use processor license in New York. The acquisition of the Type 2 Processor license marks a key milestone for Grön as the company continues its rapid East Coast expansion and long-term investment in the New York cannabis market.

Advertisment: Cannabis Business Times » Cannabis Business Times Best Cannabis Companies to Work For » CBT Best Companies 2026 ROS Parallax Reveal » bcc-ads-730x570
Advertisment: Cannabis Business Times » Cannabis Business Times Best Cannabis Companies to Work For » CBT Best Companies 2026 ROS Parallax Reveal » bcc-ads-730x570

As a licensed New York cannabis processor, Grön will supercharge its product innovation pipeline and bring the company’s acclaimed production model to Hauppauge, N.Y., giving it a strategic location for distribution to New York City and key markets across the state. Grön first entered New York in 2024 through its innovative “reverse licensing” model.

Advertisment: Frank Mayer » Frank Mayer Order 84 » CBT ROS Medium Rectangle 300x250 July 2025 » CBT Web Ad - July 2025

The acquisition of an adult-use processor license in New York is a strategic departure from the reverse licensing model that Grön has pioneered across the country, accelerating growth faster than any other cannabis edibles brand, according to Hoodie Analytics. As a license holder in New York, Grön will have full control of the facility and operations used to make its acclaimed cannabis edibles, as well as providing the company with the ability to further innovate new product launches. Grön recently introduced 100% solventless hash rosin-infused edibles in New York, with plans for further product line extensions and innovations now fast-tracked.

Advertisment: Frank Mayer » Frank Mayer Order 84 » CBT ROS Medium Rectangle 300x250 July 2025 » CBT Web Ad - July 2025

“This acquisition gives us the infrastructure and independence to deepen our roots in New York and further expand our product lines and availability,” Grön CEO and founder Christine Apple said. “New York has been a pivotal chapter in our growth story, and it means so much to us to expand our presence while creating new jobs and opportunities. We’re appreciative of the New York OCM and their vision and willingness to work with companies like ours to continue delivering innovative cannabis products at scale and to be part of shaping what cannabis looks like in this incredible state.”

Advertisment: Emerald Harvest » Emerald Harvest Order 115 » CBT ROS Leaderboard Ad 728x90 July 2025 » EH_360_web_banner_728x90

The newly acquired license includes an over 10,000-square-foot processing facility in Hauppauge, which will serve as the epicenter of Grön’s New York operations. The facility will support increasing product demand and enable the brand to expand its portfolio of cannabis-infused edibles tailored to the New York consumer.

The expansion by Grön comes at a time when the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is accelerating efforts to foster product innovation and market accessibility. With this move, Grön is poised to play a defining role in shaping the future of edibles in the Empire State.



Source link

mscannabiz.com
Author: mscannabiz.com

MScannaBIZ for all you Mississippi Cannabis News and Information.

Continue Reading

featured

Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Filed in Texas 

Published

on


A bill to legalize cannabis for adult use in Texas was filed last week by state Rep. Jessica González (D). The proposal, filed during a special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott (R), would legalize cannabis for adults 21-and-older, allowing the possession up to 2.5 ounces of flower in public – with 10 ounces allowed at home – and 15 grams of concentrates. The measure would not permit home cultivation.  

Under the measure, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (DLR) would be tasked with the regulation of cannabis production and sales, along with issuing licenses for cultivators, transporters, testing facilities, processors, and retailers. Licensing would begin by November 1, 2026.     

The bill prohibits edibles or cannabis product packaging from resembling commercial candy products and includes requirements for child-resistant packaging. The proposal includes seed-to-sale tracking requirements and rules around facility security, pesticide use, and advertising.  

The legislation would send 10% of cannabis-derived revenues to the DLR for program administration costs, 10% to the Texas Department of Safety to oversee laboratory testing, and 20% to localities with at least one cannabis license. The remaining funds would be sent to the Texas Education Agency’s Foundation School Program. 

The measure has yet to be assigned to any legislative committee.      

TG joined Ganjapreneur in 2014 as a news writer and began hosting the Ganjapreneur podcast in 2016. He is based in upstate New York, where he also teaches media studies at a local university.



Source link

mscannabiz.com
Author: mscannabiz.com

MScannaBIZ for all you Mississippi Cannabis News and Information.

Continue Reading

featured

Governor-Created North Carolina Marijuana Council Seeks Public Comment Ahead Of First Meeting This Week

Published

on


Ahead of its first meeting on Tuesday, a governor-created cannabis advisory council in North Carolina is seeking comments from the public about the marijuana policy issues they care about most.

Created in June through an executive order from Gov. Josh Stein (D), who supports marijuana legalization, the North Carolina Cannabis Advisory Council includes legislators, law enforcement officials, agriculture industry stakeholders, health experts, tribal representatives, advocates and others. Its aim is to explore possible regulatory models for adult-use cannabis and hemp.

“If you are an adult and that’s the choice you want to make, you should be able to make that choice,” Stein said when he signed the executive order—but he added that he didn’t have all the policy answers himself.

“I have some philosophical views on matters,” he said, “but there are real, complicated, practical implications of every decision you make.”

Now, with the council members’ first meeting on Tuesday, the body is asking for input from North Carolinians.

“The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis, created by Governor Josh Stein in Executive Order No. 16, seeks comments from the public on the cannabis policy issues that are important to you and your community,” seeks an open-ended comment form posted on the council’s website this week.

The order that created the body says there’s a need for reform because the “current lack of regulation, including age, potency, and purity limitations, poses a threat to all North Carolinians, particularly our youth.” And “rather than allowing this unsafe and unregulated market to continue,” it adds, “smart and balanced regulation presents an opportunity not only to protect the health and well-being of our people, but also to generate revenue that can benefit our state.”

Last month, Stein reiterated his support for legalizing marijuana, stressing the need to create a regulated cannabis program to mitigate the risks associated with products in the intoxicating hemp market.

“Today, all across North Carolina, there are unregulated THC products that are intoxicating available for purchase,” he said in a video posted on social media, referencing consumable hemp products sold at retailers with little oversight or quality control standards.

“All you have to do is just walk into any vape shop and you’ll see there is no legal minimum age to purchase these products, which means that kids are able to and are buying them without any enforceable labeling requirements,” he said. “Adults are using them recreationally without having any idea what’s in them or how much THC there is.”

After its first meeting on Tuesday, the council is set to convene at least every other month through December 2026. Members will be tasked with developing and submitting initial recommendations on a “comprehensive cannabis policy, including any proposed legislation” to the governor by May 15, 2026.

Final recommendations will be due by December 31, 2026.

Rather than sticking to the status quo, the governor has emphasized that the state should move to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older. That would represent a significant policy change for North Carolina, which is one of the rare remaining examples of a state without a comprehensive medical cannabis program.

During his time as the state’s attorney general, Stein led a separate task force under then-Gov. Roy Cooper (D) that examined racial injustice issues and ultimately recommended decriminalizing marijuana and studying broader legalization in response to racially disparate enforcement trends.

In recent sessions, multiple limited medical marijuana legalization bills advanced through the Senate, only to stall out in the House.

But Stein is making the case that moving forward on comprehensive recreational reform would help avoid issues that other states have experienced transitioning from medical to adult-use marijuana markets.

That position might put one of the advisory council’s appointed members, Sen. Bill Rabon (R), in an awkward place, as the senator has long championed bipartisan medical marijuana legalization legislation and insisted it should not be viewed as a step toward adult-use legalization.

Meanwhile, in the House, Rep. Aisha Dew (D) filed a bill in April that would legalize medical marijuana for patients with a variety of specified conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, PTSD, end-of-life care and other serious ailments.

The North Carolina Compassionate Care Act is considerably more detailed than a separate Democrat-led medical cannabis bill introduced earlier that month that would allow access only for patients enrolled in a “registered research study.”

Advocates had been awaiting House introduction of a comprehensive bill, especially since Senate President Phil Berger (R) said his chamber is deferring to the House to move first on medical marijuana reform this session.

Two other measures introduced so far this session would legalize cannabis in North Carolina. In the Senate, S350 would create medical and adult-use marijuana systems, while H413 in the House would legalize only recreational marijuana.

House Speaker Destin Hall (R) said in early March that Republicans in his chamber could be willing to consider medical marijuana legalization this session. But he didn’t indicate any forthcoming House bills, instead suggesting legislation would come from the Senate.

Voters, for their part, seem to be on board with cannabis reform. A poll published in February found that 71 percent of likely voters in North Carolina support legalizing medical marijuana in the state, with majorities across party lines and in every surveyed demographic—aside from people over the age of 80—in favor.

Former House Speaker Tim Moore (R) said last year that while he personally supports legalizing medical marijuana, there is an informal rule in the chamber that at least 37 GOP members must back any given bill in order to bring it to the floor.

The current House speaker, Hall, has in the past voiced opposition to medical cannabis reform.

Former House Majority Leader John Bell (R) said in 2023 that while there were “still discussions going on” about medical marijuana legislation, he was “very sure you won’t see that bill move” due to insufficient support among Republicans. He said that was “unfortunately” the case.

An Indian tribe in North Carolina launched the state’s first medical marijuana dispensary last April—despite the protests of certain Republican congressional lawmakers. More than a week after legal marijuana sales kicked off to all adults at The Great Smoky Cannabis Co. in Cherokee last year, thousands from across the region made purchases.

Marijuana Moment is made possible with support from readers. If you rely on our cannabis advocacy journalism to stay informed, please consider a monthly Patreon pledge.

Become a patron at Patreon!



Source link

mscannabiz.com
Author: mscannabiz.com

MScannaBIZ for all you Mississippi Cannabis News and Information.

Continue Reading
featured1 hour ago

Grön Acquires New York Cannabis License

video2 hours ago

$2.5M prejudgment filed against men behind false cannabis license scheme: Tong

featured2 hours ago

Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Filed in Texas 

video3 hours ago

Pennsylvania AG joins coalition supporting cannabis banking reform

featured3 hours ago

Governor-Created North Carolina Marijuana Council Seeks Public Comment Ahead Of First Meeting This Week

video4 hours ago

Albert Lea City Council to vote Monday on first registration for cannabis retailer

featured4 hours ago

AYR Wellness Further Extends Limited Waiver Agreement With Senior Noteholders

video5 hours ago

Should recreational cannabis be legalised?

featured5 hours ago

Marijuana Rescheduling Not Included In New DEA Head’s ‘Strategic Priorities’ Despite Pledge During Confirmation Hearing

featured6 hours ago

Supreme Court considers cannabis consumers’ gun rights (Newsletter: July 28, 2025)

Mississippi Cannabis News15 hours ago

Mississippi AG takes aim at hemp products, including Delta THC | TN State News

Mississippi Cannabis News17 hours ago

Mississippi AG takes aim at hemp products, including Delta THC | State

featured22 hours ago

Weed Jobs Are the Happiest Jobs in America, Says New Report

video1 day ago

New York cannabis board approves 52 new licenses, pushes total to 1,851

video1 day ago

The Maricopa County Sheriff; cannabis in Arizona | Newsmaker

featured1 day ago

Missouri Marijuana Regulators Have Completed About Half Of 16,000 Industry Workers’ Background Checks

featured1 day ago

Pennsylvania Lawmakers And Activists Agree On Legalizing Marijuana, But Differ On What Business Model Is Best

featured2 days ago

Rhode Island Officials Pause New Hemp Retailer Licenses As They Study Sales Of THC Drinks In Liquor Stores And Bars

featured2 days ago

Broader Launch Of Minnesota’s Marijuana Retail Market Is Almost Here, State Officials Say

featured3 days ago

Bipartisan Coalition Of 32 Attorneys General Pushes Congress To Urgently Pass Marijuana Banking Bill

featured3 days ago

Marijuana And CBD Provide ‘Significant Symptom Relief’ For Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients, Federally Funded Study Finds

featured3 days ago

Doctor Who Allegedly Said ‘I Wonder How Much This Moron Will Pay’ Pleads Guilty

video3 days ago

Killing reported at Oklahoma marijuana grow operation

featured3 days ago

Texas Voters Want Synthetic THC Outlawed, Poll Shared By Proponents Of Reining In Hemp Industry Finds

California Cannabis Updates1 year ago

Alert: Department of Cannabis Control updates data dashboards with full data for 2023 

Breaking News1 year ago

Connecticut Appoints The US’s First Cannabis Ombudsperson – Yes there is a pun in there and I’m Sure Erin Kirk Is Going To Hear It More Than Once!

best list12 months ago

5 best CBD creams of 2024 by Leafly

Business10 months ago

EU initiative begins bid to open access to psychedelic therapies

Bay Smokes1 year ago

Free delta-9 gummies from Bay Smokes

cbd1 year ago

New Study Analyzes the Effects of THCV, CBD on Weight Loss

autoflower seeds10 months ago

5 best autoflower seed banks of 2024 by Leafly

California1 year ago

May 2024 Leafly HighLight: Pink Runtz strain

Breaking News1 year ago

Curaleaf Start Process Of Getting Their Claws Into The UK’s National Health System – With Former MP (Resigned Today 30/5/24) As The Front Man

Mississippi Cannabis News1 year ago

Mississippi city official pleads guilty to selling fake CBD products

cannabis brands10 months ago

Discover New York’s dankest cannabis brands [September 2024]

Mississippi Cannabis News1 year ago

Horn Lake denies cannabis dispensary request to allow sale of drug paraphernalia and Sunday sales | News

Mississippi Cannabis News1 year ago

Local medical cannabis dispensary reacts to MSDH pulling Rapid Analytics License – WLBT

Hemp1 year ago

Press Release: CANNRA Calls for Farm Bill to Clarify Existing State Authority to Regulate Hemp Products

Breaking News1 year ago

Nevada CCB to Accept Applications for Cannabis Establishments in White Pine County – “Only one cultivation and one production license will be awarded in White Pine County”

best list1 year ago

5 best THC drinks of 2024 by Leafly

Arkansas10 months ago

The Daily Hit: October 2, 2024

best list1 year ago

6 best CBD gummies of 2024 by Leafly

best list1 year ago

5 best delta-9 THC gummies of 2024 by Leafly

Breaking News1 year ago

Weekly Update: Monday, May 13, 2024 including, New Guide for Renewals & May Board meeting application deadline

Mississippi Cannabis News1 year ago

People In This State Googled ‘Medical Marijuana’ The Most, Study Shows

Breaking News1 year ago

PRESS RELEASE : Justice Department Submits Proposed Regulation to Reschedule Marijuana

Asia Pacific & Australia1 year ago

Thailand: Pro-cannabis advocates rally ahead of the government’s plan to recriminalize the plant

California Cannabis Updates1 year ago

Press Release: May 9, STIIIZY and Healing Urban Barrios hosted an Expungement Clinic & Second Chance Resource Fair

Trending