South Africa’s hemp sector tipped to generate $2.5 billion by 2040
[#item_full_content] South Africa’s industrial hemp sector could grow into a $2 Read More
Arrest as police seize 211 cannabis plants in Southend drugs raid
[#item_full_content] Essex Police raids a property in Southend-on-Sea and arrests a man for drugs offences. Read More
Louisiana lawmaker files bill to legalize recreational marijuana through licensed dispensaries
[#item_full_content] A New Orleans lawmaker wants to legalize recreational marijuana through licensed dispensaries in Louisiana. Read More
Pennsylvania man arrested for allegedly feeding pet parakeet marijuana and beer
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Medical marijuana revenue in West Virginia more than $38 million, House decides how to spend it
[#item_full_content] CHARLESTON, W.Va (WOWK) — More than $38 million collected from taxes on medical cannabis has been sitting in purgatory in the West Virginia Credit Union. On Wednesday, the West Virginia…
How a tobacco veteran plans to unlock a $4.5 billion CBD market
[#item_full_content] 2026 could see Medicare coverage for CBD products, or a federal ban. Charlotte's Web is prepared for both outcomes. Read More
One Huntsville doctor is among the first to bring medical cannabis to Alabama patients soon
[#item_full_content] After years of legal battles medical cannabis is expected to become available to Alabama patients within the next two to three months. Read More
Legal medical marijuana could be on the way in Tennessee
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‘It’s going to happen soon’: Tennessee Republicans signal possible path to medical marijuana legalization
[#item_full_content] Some Tennessee Republicans said a medical marijuana program could be just a few years away, signaling a possible shift in the legislature that has long resisted legalizing medical cannabis. Read More
Licensing fight continues between marijuana dispensary and city of Menominee, Michigan
[#item_full_content] Puff Cannabis argues it should have been allowed to open last year, but Menominee did not issue a license as it should have. The city disagrees. Read More
Bill would allow firefighters to use medical cannabis while off-duty
[#item_full_content] The discussion became so intense that they postponed a full Senate vote until Friday as some legislators voiced concerns over public safety. Read More
Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee survives, for now, as attempt to shut it down fails
[#item_full_content] The medical marijuana program itself would continue if the bill had passes, under the regulation of the state Department of Health. Read More
200 lbs. of marijuana found hidden inside pickup truck, arrests made
[#item_full_content] Highway patrol officers caught a speeding driver with an estimated 200 pounds of marijuana hidden in the bed of their pickup truck on Wednesday.The California H Read More
One Chance to Grow Up director reflects on marijuana legalization 14 years later
[#item_full_content] Fourteen years after Colorado became one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, the executive director of an organization focused on educating parents about the drug’s effects on developing…
No hemp THC ban relief in House Farm Bill, but farmers beware
[#item_full_content] The House Agriculture Committee on Thursday advanced a 2026 Farm Bill that doesn't delay a hemp THC ban set to take effect in November. Read More
Narcotics warrant leads to arrest of Fulton man, over 500 grams of marijuana discovered
[#item_full_content] A Fulton man was arrested on March 4 after a narcotics search warrant allegedly revealed over 500 grams of marijuana. Read More
LA let hundreds of millions in cannabis tax revenue go up in smoke
[#item_full_content] Los Angeles is missing $400 million in taxes and fees from cannabis businesses and may only be able to recoup less than half of it. Read More
Republican Champion for Cannabis Safe Banking Won’t Seek Senate Reelection
[#item_full_content] Montana Sen. Steve Daines, who fought to provide safe harbor to financial institutions wishing to serve the cannabis industry, won’t seek a third term. Read More
Birmingham’s first medical cannabis dispensary is expected to open this spring
[#item_full_content] ⭐ COMING SOON: Alabama's first medical cannabis dispensaries will open in Birmingham by late April or early May 2026 Read More
Ohio recalls marijuana gummies missing ‘THC’ symbol
[#item_full_content] Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control recalled marijuana gummies due to missing Read More
New Hampshire Senate Kills House-Passed Marijuana Legalization Bill
[#item_full_content] The New Hampshire Senate has defeated a House-passed bill to legalize marijuana in the state—the latest blow for advocates in a years-long fight to end prohibition in the Granite State.…
‘The government put me out of business’: Wisconsin hemp growers, sellers brace for new federal hemp law – Wausau Pilot & Review
[#item_full_content] By Steph Conquest-Ware- Wisconsin Public Radio Wisconsin Hemp Flower owner Luke Heidt has been growing hemp on an old dairy farm outside Eau Claire since Read More
Reparations panel mulls hemp tax
[#item_full_content] It would likely face legal challenges. Read More
Governor calls for reconsideration of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program
[#item_full_content] Governor Kevin Stitt is renewing his criticism of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry, arguing the system has expanded far beyond what voters envisioned when Read More
Medical cannabis program expands statewide, now 19 licensed businesses operating
[#item_full_content] Kentucky’s medical cannabis program continues to grow, with the Gov. Andy Beshear announcing that 19 licensed medical cannabis businesses are now operational across the commonwealth. Read More
Ohio Department of Commerce recalls certain marijuana gummies lacking THC symbol
[#item_full_content] The department said they are issuing the recall for the gummies purchased between February 6 and February 27, 2026. Read More
Arizona Senators Scale Back Bills To Punish Marijuana Users Over Excess Smoke Or Odor Complaints
[#item_full_content] Arizona senators have dialed back a pair of measures that would penalize people who create “excessive” amounts of marijuana smoke or odor, with members advancing revised versions of the legislation…
Michigan to distribute marijuana tax revenue: What your city will get
[#item_full_content] Michigan municipalities that allow marijuana dispensaries are set to receive their annual portion of tax revenue collected from cannabis sales. Read More
$38 million from West Virginia’s medical marijuana program hasn’t been spent. A bill passed by the House could change that.
[#item_full_content] The West Virginia House of Delegates voted to unlock $38 million in medical marijuana funds for research and homeless services. Read More
The Coming Divide in Cannabis: Why the U.S. Market Remains Out of Reach for Global Operators
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Girl Scouts highly unimpressed after New Jersey troop teams up with local cannabis dispensary to sell cookies
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Gainesville man arrested for allegedly selling cocaine, marijuana
[#item_full_content] A man has been arrested after authorities said he had been selling various drugs from a home just east of Gainesville. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said Damorie Mandrell Poole,…
Huntsville considering zoning update to fit hemp state law
[#item_full_content] The city of Huntsville is considering updating the city’s zoning policy to match a new state law about the sale of hemp products. Read More
Lawmakers Consider Major Changes to State’s Marijuana Industry
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Oklahoma Governor Says Medical Marijuana Law Has ‘Failed’ And State Should ‘Shut This Broken System Down’
[#item_full_content] The Republican governor of Oklahoma says the state’s medical marijuana program has “failed,” and it’s “time to shut this broken system down” amid reports about youth cannabis use. Gov. Kevin…
New Jersey Cities Must Explain Marijuana Business Denials, Court Says
[#item_full_content] “While the City Council was permitted to consider all relevant evidence and has wide discretion…we hold that the City Council has to provide a discernible reason for its determination.” By…
Medical marijuana oversight committee survives as attempt to shut it down fails
[#item_full_content] The committee that oversees South Dakota’s medical marijuana program will continue its work for at least another year. Read More
New bill would ban Delta THC, remove legal framework for consumable hemp
[#item_full_content] Senator Tom Butler proposed classifying hemp-derived cannabinoids as Schedule I drugs, threatening small businesses that recently adapted to new state licensing requirements. Read More
Use Of Medical Marijuana Or Hemp Doesn’t Excuse Drug Testing Violations, Trump’s Transportation Department Warns
[#item_full_content] The Trump administration is issuing a reminder to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) substance abuse professionals (SAPs) about federal drug testing policies—including a directive to disregard attempts to justify positive…
Conservatives, progressives unite to defend weed smoker’s Second Amendment rights
[#item_full_content] A Texas man's case illustrates the potential for common ground between right-leaning critics of gun control and left-leaning critics of the war on drugs. Read More
Study Links Rising Cannabis Use to Poor Mental Health
[#item_full_content] By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many, cannabis is a go-to for stress relief, but a large Canadian study suggests that for many, that…
Texas voters approve cannabis legalization ballot measure (Newsletter: March 5, 2026)
[#item_full_content] VA marijuana sales & resentencing votes; FL legalization poll & court battle; WA & VA medical cannabis in hospitals; HI psychedelics; MI revenue Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your…
Mass. medical cannabis patients ask lawmakers to consider “universal” access
[#item_full_content] Patients and advocates want lawmakers to let them get medical cannabis at any dispensary. Read More
‘The government put me out of business’: Wisconsin hemp growers, sellers brace for new federal hemp law
[#item_full_content] Wisconsin hemp farmers and sellers are preparing for a new federal law that goes into effect this November and will change the definition of hemp. Many worry it will put…
Letter: Adult-use cannabis plan budding with irony
[#item_full_content] It is comforting to know that the program manager for the state Department of Health’s Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) has acknowledged that legalizing adult-use of cannabis…
WSU and UW researchers will share cannabis research in Pullman
[#item_full_content] This week was the deadline for faculty and student researchers to submit their abstracts in hopes of sharing their work at the statewide WSU/UW Joint Cannabis Research Symposium on May Read…
Kyrgyzstan hemp discussion points toward alignment with neighboring countries
[#item_full_content] Establishment of a hemp program in Kyrgyzstan would extend a cross-border region where wild cannabis grows naturally – across Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the west. Read More
Marijuana sales bring millions to Minnesota and nearby states
[#item_full_content] Minnesota, Illinois, and Missouri are seeing millions in revenue from recreational marijuana sales after recent legalizations. Read More
$2.5 Million Rift Pits Cannabis Pioneer Against Group That Backed Her
[#item_full_content] A dispute between the nonprofit Housing Works and the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked out of traditional financing and…
The Wait is Over: Medical Cannabis set to roll out in April
[#item_full_content] Medical cannabis in Alabama will hit dispensary shelves in a matter of weeks and be available for qualified patients. Read More