FILE - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)(Alex Brandon / AP)AUSTIN __…
SC gov: medical marijuana “compelling”; TX gov signs psychedelics bill; FL medical cannabis patient penalty; OH legalization amendments limitedSubscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s…
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - After 140 days, the 89th Legislative Session is over. The session saw the passage of several bills, including school vouchers, a bill banning the sale of…
The bill would ban all hemp-derived THC products in Texas starting in September. The bill would ban all hemp-derived THC products in Texas starting in September. Read More
Delta-8 THC products sit for sale at Bee Hippy on Oct. 22, 2021, in Garland. (Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)AUSTIN — Greg Abbott said Wednesday that he hasn’t made…
If the governor signs SB 3 into law, thousands of jobs and billions in revenue could soon disappear. If the governor signs SB 3 into law, thousands of jobs and billions…
[[{"value":"Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was clear from the…
Readers say the state is contradictory in its message of alternative medicine. Readers say the state is contradictory in its message of alternative medicine. Read More
Sen. Paul Bettencourt says lawmakers tried to thread the needle between the use of legitimate, medical marijuana and the unregulated THC market.HOUSTON — During the 89th Regular Legislative Session, Texas…
A bill to regulate, tax, and restrict the sale of consumable products containing psychoactive chemicals derived from hemp won final approval Thursday in the Alabama Legislature.Legislators who sponsored the bill…
One of the chief advocates for legalized cannabis three years ago, Slater said he’s concerned about the THC beverages' safety. One of the chief advocates for legalized cannabis three years ago,…
The Ann Arbor Hash Bash still has a political message in its 54th year. The Ann Arbor Hash Bash still has a political message in its 54th year. Read More
Understanding the consumable hemp bills making their way through the Texas Legislature feels like a bit of a chemistry lesson. Understanding the consumable hemp bills making their way through the Texas…
Understanding the consumable hemp bills making their way through the Texas Legislature feels like a bit of a chemistry lesson. Understanding the consumable hemp bills making their way through the Texas…
Understanding the consumable hemp bills making their way through the Texas Legislature feels like a bit of a chemistry lesson. Understanding the consumable hemp bills making their way through the Texas…
A federal department wants more control over legal cannabis- but until it rescheduled or more, there hands are tied.Legal marijuana has turned out to be surprisingly popular. It has been…
A federal department wants more control over legal cannabis- but until it rescheduled or more, there hands are tied.Legal marijuana has turned out to be surprisingly popular. It has been…
WINDSOR — Having been banned for 11 years, recreational marijuana sales are coming back before Windsor voters to see how a new crop of residents feels about the drug. The town…
[[ Netanyahu accuses Biden of delaying weapons, but US insists arms are flowing"> The Latest ]] The California State Fair is set to become the first in the nation to allow…
A new bill to legalize the adult recreational use of marijuana is about to be unveiled in the state House by a bipartisan pair of legislators, including Pittsburgh's Emily Kinkead.…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida says he’ll be voting in November against a ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in his state, a deeply…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida says he’ll be voting in November against a ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in his state, a…
Lawmakers in the New Hampshire House have rejected Senate changes to a bill that would legalize marijuana in the state. The move means House and Senate negotiators now have a…
The US Department of Justice said Thursday that the attorney general has begun a rule-changing process that if finalized would reclassify marijuana as a schedule III drug. It's been considered a schedule…
The Department of Justice took a significant step Thursday toward reclassifying marijuana as lower risk and less harmful, with President Joe Biden posting a video on social media saying no…
# 238President Biden on Thursday announced plans to move marijuana from the highest controlled substance classification to a lower category.For an administration whose mantra has been “follow the science,” this is perplexing since…
# 238President Biden on Thursday announced plans to move marijuana from the highest controlled substance classification to a lower category.For an administration whose mantra has been “follow the science,” this is perplexing since…
President Biden on Thursday publicly endorsed the Justice Department’s recommendation to loosen restrictions on marijuana, a long-expected measure that marks a historic shift in the nation’s drug policy.“Far too many…
Skip to main contentNewslettersChron LogoNewslettersPoliticsTexas, like many other Southern states, has barred direct democratic action since the Reconstruction era. The consequences affect issues from weed legalization to abortion law.The fight…
Skip to main contentNewslettersChron LogoNewslettersPoliticsTexas, like many other Southern states, has barred direct democratic action since the Reconstruction era. The consequences affect issues from weed legalization to abortion law.The fight…
[[{"value":"INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. government has started the process to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.The move means the government would recognize that pot has medical benefits, but the…
Ohio may be Trump country now, but conservatives are still losing in the Buckeye State. Just last November, Ohio added a constitutional right to abortion and legalized recreational marijuana, both…
[[{"value":"LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky is taking new steps to make medical marijuana a reality next year.Medical marijuana is set to become legal in the commonwealth beginning in January 2025.…
[[{"value":"A congressman is seeking answers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over the agency’s reported request for a legal opinion on the implications of possible marijuana…
[[{"value":"A congressman is seeking answers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over the agency’s reported request for a legal opinion on the implications of possible marijuana…
Florida’s Governor is voicing concerns about a potential citizen’s initiative that could legalize recreational pot.But it seems some of his concerns are misguided, as he doesn’t seem to fully understand…
Cannabis advocates say President Biden is missing an opportunity to sway young voters with his reluctance to take bigger steps to legalize marijuana at the federal level. The Biden administra… Cannabis…
A new attempt to regulate Florida’s hemp industry is the second time around for legislators in Tallahassee.A House Committee is advancing a bill that would crack down on alternative cannabinoids…
Gov. Jared Polis and several other governors urged the Biden administration to "reschedule" cannabis, a move that could remove financial and legal barriers to the marijuana industry.That decision has been…
Researchers using the genomes of a million people from various databases have identified genes they believe are linked to cannabis addiction. According to an article in Nature, the researchers said…
A young cannabis plant grows at a dispensary in Fairbanks. Alaska’s recreational marijuana industry pushed for new rules regulating hemp, saying their competitors have been able to sell intoxicating products…
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains.Dr. Torian Easterling is co-founder of Black Star Wellness, which is seeking a medical…
Trump team: DeSantis should try marijuana; PA legalization hearing; Study: CBD access reduces opioid Rx; Home values rise in legal cannabis statesSubscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every…
In August 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) formally recommended rescheduling cannabis. In a letter sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HHS provided findings from…
While marijuana use, distribution, and possession remain illegal federally, an increasing number of states are enacting new laws for medical and recreational marijuana. These rapid authorizations are changing the legal…
Court challenges and bureaucratic roadblocks have created hurdles for would-be cannabis sellers in the state.Since New York State legalized marijuana two and a half years ago, its effort to set…
A woman shops at Oregon's Finest, a marijuana dispensary in Portland, Oregon, on October 4, 2015. As of October 1,2015 limited amounts of recreational marijuana became legal for all adults…
There have been growing tensions and finger-pointing in recent weeks between Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign and super PAC Never Back Down. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images 09/19/2023 03:55 PM EDTUpdated: 09/19/2023 04:49…
You need to enable JavaScript to view this site. PolicyDecision still looms on dropping drug from Schedule I to Schedule III Hemant Shahi smokes marijuana during an October 2022 rally…