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Marijuana Would Be Legalized Statewide In Texas Under New...
by Tom Angell on November 10, 2026
Just one week after the midterm elections put Texas Democrats in control of statewide offices and gave the party a majority in the House of Representatives, lawmakers have begun prefiling bills for the 2027 session to legalize marijuana and make other reforms to cannabis laws. HB 369, filed on Monday by Rep. Joe Moody (D),
11 retail cannabis licenses surrendered in fiscal 2026 as...
by Isabel Hart | Boston Business Journal on November 9, 2026
Eleven Massachusetts retail cannabis licenses were surrendered in fiscal 2026 — the second-highest number the industry has recorded since the first shops opened in 2018. Last year, 13 retail businesses gave up or did not renew a license, or had their license revoked. More on this story from Boston Business Journal
Missouri AG issues cease-and-desist letters to 8 unlicensed...
by Steve Kaut on November 7, 2026
Missouri Attorney Catherine Hanaway announced Friday cease-and-desist letters were sent to eight area businesses that Hanaway's office claims are not licensed to sell marijuana products.
DEA rejects D.C. medical marijuana registration application
by Chris Roberts on November 6, 2026
The DEA said it cannot recognize "any" D.C. medical cannabis operator as federally compliant as thousands more "timely applicants" wait.
State ban on intoxicating hemp products
by spectrumlocalnews.com on November 6, 2026
A state ban on all intoxicating hemp products, except for beverages, begins Nov. 12
Missouri AG promises ‘more lawsuits’ against retailers...
by Rebecca Rivas on November 6, 2026
Missouri’s crackdown on intoxicating hemp products is already underway, a week before a new state law threatens to push thousands of businesses out of the market.
Missouri AG sues four Missouri stores over alleged illegal...
by KTTN News on November 6, 2026
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed lawsuits against four retailers accused of selling marijuana products disguised as legal hemp and
Missouri AG sues retailers over alleged marijuana-as-hemp...
by Margaret Jackson on November 5, 2026
Missouri's attorney general accuses four retailers of selling over-limit THC products as hemp while posing as licensed dispensaries.
Missouri Sues 4 Retails for Illegally Selling Marijuana...
by Cannabis Equipment News on November 5, 2026
The products were labeled as hemp but allegedly exceeded legal THC limits.
La Mesa officials raise cannabis tax to 5%
by Hannah Elsmore on November 5, 2026
Before the hike, La Mesa had the lowest cannabis tax rate in the county.
Mass. marijuana consumers, workers high on victory after...
by Dana Gerber — The Boston Globe on November 4, 2026
Massachusetts voters decisively shot down a ballot initiative that would have dismantled the state’s recreational cannabis industry.
Could Democrats Federally Legalize Marijuana With Their New...
by Tom Angell on November 4, 2026
Democrats won big in Tuesday’s midterm elections, retaking majorities in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives—a development that advocates say stands to boost efforts to reform federal marijuana laws. The House under Democratic control has previously passed bills to federally legalize marijuana on two occasions, most recently in 2022. […]
Pennsylvania Is Teed Up To Finally Legalize Marijuana As...
by Tom Angell on November 4, 2026
Pennsylvania could become the next state to legalize marijuana now that Democrats appear to have taken control of the state Senate in Tuesday’s elections while maintaining their existing majority in the House of Representatives. Although votes are still being counted in some races, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) and other Democratic leaders said they are confident
Massachusetts Voters Decide To Keep Marijuana Sales Legal,...
by Tom Angell on November 4, 2026
Voters in Massachusetts have rejected a ballot initiative that would have rolled back the state’s marijuana legalization law. Question 8 was trailing by a significant margin of 76 percent to 24 percent on Wednesday morning, with an estimated 80 percent of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press. If approved, the measure would have repealed
Mass. voters opt to keep recreational marijuana legal
by @wbur on November 4, 2026
The effort to ban recreational cannabis sales in Massachusetts was defeated at the ballot.
Take CBD or THC gummies for sleep or wellness? What a new...
by Amanda Schupak,Sarah Owermohle on November 3, 2026
Changes to the federal definition of hemp products containing THC and other cannabinoids would take many gummies, tinctures and pills off the market.
DEA begins issuing federal registrations to Texas medical...
by Joseph Rowe on November 2, 2026
Texas medical marijuana dispensaries are among more than 900 businesses nationwide moving into a new federal regulatory system that places certain state-approved marijuana activities under federal oversight.
DEA recognizes marijuana MSO Trulieve after Trump...
by Chris Roberts on November 2, 2026
Tallahassee-based Trulieve Cannabis Corp. said Monday the DEA registered some of its medical cannabis dispensaries. Other MSOs appear left out.
Ballot Question 8 Could Turn Back the Clock on Recreational...
by thecrimson on November 2, 2026
Ballot Question 8 Could Turn Back the Clock on Recreational Marijuana Sales
Ephrata Borough welcomes first medical marijuana dispensary
by Grace Rufalo on November 2, 2026
Police Groups Urge Massachusetts Voters To Keep Cannabis...
by Tom Angell on November 2, 2026
A national group representing Black police officers is joining with Massachusetts law enforcement officials in urging voters in the state to reject a ballot measure that would roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. The National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NABLEO) on Monday announced its endorsement for the No On 8 campaign as
USDOJ Announces Federal Medical Marijuana Registration...
by Dan Ulloa on November 2, 2026
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the DEA awarded 900 federal medical cannabis registrations, which might be like licenses.
What Does The Federal Government's Registration Of 900+...
by Marijuana Moment on November 2, 2026
“For the first time, the federal government is recognizing and registering the medical cannabis dispensaries that patients fought to establish. This is a tremendous victory for patient access and an opportunity to build on 30 years of progress.” By Steph Sherer, Americans for Safe Access On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that the
DEA Rules for Schedule III Medical Cannabis Registrants...
by Tony Lange on November 2, 2026
The agency granted federal registration to more than 900 of 7,000 priority applicants, forbidding them from doing business with non-registered entities.
Massachusetts could become the first state to repeal legal...
by Chris Morris on November 2, 2026
The state decriminalized the drug in 2008 and made recreational use legal 10 years ago.
Feds grant protections to 900+ cannabis businesses—with...
by Tom Angell on November 2, 2026
DEA rescheduling hearing brief; Hemp tariff bill in Congress; Alcohol lobbyists’ anti-hemp work; NH & KS candidates on marijuana 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… […]
Marijuana arrests down in Northwest Indiana, even with...
by Richard Requena richard.requena@nwi.com Maya Liquigan maya.liquigan@nwi.com on November 1, 2026
Cannabis arrests decline as Region residents travel across state lines.
More Alabama Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Set To Open...
by Marijuana Moment on October 31, 2026
“We’ve also been doing some other educational work with the physicians…making sure that they’re comfortable with the patient registry and the different requirements under the law.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Two medical cannabis dispensaries are expected to open next week, bringing the total to five statewide, Alabama officials announced […]
DEA Refuses To Approve Marijuana Businesses In States That...
by Tom Angell on October 31, 2026
While the Department of Justice announced on Friday that it has given federal registration and protections to more than 900 medical cannabis businesses across the U.S., it is also refusing to extend such approvals to cannabis operators in certain states. According to an order DEA officials sent to a marijuana business in Minnesota, the agency
First DEA medical marijuana registrations issued
by Chris Roberts on October 30, 2026
More than 900 medical cannabis dispensaries in seven states are now federally registered with the DEA, which issued a warning to other operators.

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