Village businesses reel from intoxicating hemp ban
[#item_full_content] Ohio’s new cannabis and hemp laws, embedded in Senate Bill 56, which bans the sale and possession of intoxicating hemp products, took effect Friday, March 20. Read More
NCS Analytics Launches 1st Lending Intelligence Platform Built on Government-Verified Cannabis Data
[#item_full_content] The platform, NCS Thea, gives financial institutions verified operational data to support credit and lending decisions for cash-intensive businesses. Read More
Baltimore has more than $35 million in cannabis reparations money, but none of it has reached residents
[#item_full_content] In the three years since Maryland legalized recreational cannabis, Baltimore has received more than $35 million in tax revenue to reinvest in communities devastated by the War on Drugs. To…
Modern Legal History of Cannabis Reforms in the United States
[#item_full_content] This presentation will highlight which legal actors have played critical roles in reform at both the state and federal levels, including how their decisions have shaped public health considerations surrounding…
Arcana Collective Enters Wholesale Partnership With Canna Provisions in Massachusetts
[#item_full_content] Arcana’s genetics will debut at Canna Provisions dispensaries, expanding retail access to premium cultivars in Massachusetts. Read More
CannaBeat: Hemp Industry Braces for Massive Sales Drop-Off in July
[#item_full_content] Hemp tax revenue is likely to crater as new state laws ban THCA products. Read More
California Cannabis Operators Confront Proposed 10mg THC Cap on Beverages
[#item_full_content] Cannabis businesses and trade groups sent a letter opposing legislation that would ban drinks containing more than 10 milligrams of THC. Read More
Man arrested after 130+ pounds of marijuana found in car, North Carolina deputies say
[#item_full_content] A Virginia man was arrested after about 134 pounds of marijuana were found inside his car while driving in North Carolina. Read More
Council Member Richard Starr proposes spending half of Cleveland marijuana tax money on council’s neighborhood projects
[#item_full_content] Starr his legislation was about sharing the opportunity created by voters' legalization of recreational marijuana. Read More
Texas Hemp Industry Pushes Back Against New State Regulations
[#item_full_content] A major legal battle over Texas’ evolving hemp laws is getting underway this week, as the Texas Hemp Business Council prepares to challenge new state regulations that could significantly reshape…
Cleveland councilman wants mayor to split marijuana tax windfall to fund neighborhood projects
[#item_full_content] Cleveland is receiving a modest windfall from residents buying marijuana, and Councilman Richard Starr wants to set aside half of those tax dollars for neighborhood projects chosen by City Council…
Smokable hemp products ban hits Valley retailers
[#item_full_content] MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A statewide ban on smokable hemp products in Texas went into effect a few days ago, and Valley business owners in the industry have already felt the…
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
[#item_full_content] An Alabama hemp store owner is down to his last chance to stay open under strict new licensing laws. Read More
IND HEMP, Summit International Trading and Thien Phuoc Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring U.S.-Grown Hemp Fiber into Vietnam’s Textile Supply Chain
[#item_full_content] New agreement creates a direct pipeline from U.S. farms to Vietnamese textile manufacturing, with first yarns and fabrics debuting at Functional Fabric... Read More
Trotwood City Council approves extension to marijuana moratorium
[#item_full_content] The city of Trotwood has extended their ban of new marijuana dispensaries. The city council approved an extension on their marijuana moratorium during a city council meeting on Monday, April…
Virginia man arrested with 135 pounds of marijuana in Northampton County
[#item_full_content] A Virginia man was arrested in connection to over 130 pounds of marijuana being found in his vehicle Friday evening in Garysburg, according to the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office. Read More
Marijuana Rescheduling Appeal Process ‘Remains Pending’ Despite Trump’s Executive Order, DEA Says In New Filing
[#item_full_content] The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says the marijuana rescheduling appeal process “remains pending” despite President Donald Trump issuing an executive order more than three months ago directing the attorney general…
Ascend, NuProject Launch ROOTS Program to Prepare Cannabis Businesses for Corporate Supply Chains
[#item_full_content] Applications for the Readying Opportunities for Operational and Trade Sustainability program are open through May 11, 2026. Read More
‘Just trying to relax’: New Texas hemp rules could shutter El Paso shops, owners say
[#item_full_content] A new statewide crackdown on hemp-derived THC is hitting El Paso retailers, who say the regulations eliminate many of their top-selling products. Read More
Recent study shows Marijuana not effective for mental health disorders
[#item_full_content] A large review published in The Lancet Psychiatry by researchers at the University of Sydney found that medicinal cannabis is not an effective treatment for those mental health conditions, despite…
US (MA): A changing cannabis industry brings mixed feelings for operators of color
[#item_full_content] When Massachusetts residents voted to legalize recreational cannabis in 2016, many saw the shift as an opportunity for increased equity and economic opportunity in communities of color. But a… Read More
After smoking ‘too much’ marijuana, sleeping driver arrested for disorderly conduct: North Royalton Police Bl
[#item_full_content] In this week’s North Royalton Police Blotter, police observed a white Chevy Trax parked at the Speedway Gas Station with the driver behind the wheel sleeping on a pillow. Read More
After smoking ‘too much’ marijuana, sleeping driver arrested for disorderly conduct: North Royalton Police Bl
[#item_full_content] In this week’s North Royalton Police Blotter, police observed a white Chevy Trax parked at the Speedway Gas Station with the driver behind the wheel sleeping on a pillow. Read More
Attend panel discussion on cannabis April 15
[#item_full_content] Learn about the current state of cannabis in its many forms, including both the risks and benefits of use and legalization, from 7-8:30 p.m. April 15 on Zoom. Read More
Sacramento inches closer to allowing public cannabis consumption with indoor lounges
[#item_full_content] A Midtown Sacramento cannabis dispensary is already marketing itself as "Sacramento's first cannabis consumption lounge." Read More
D.C. shuts down three unlicensed shops as cannabis drinks bill advances
[#item_full_content] Weekly cannabis policy roundup covering D.C. enforcement actions, Bowser’s cannabis beverage proposal, and regional developments in Virginia and Maryland alongside national market, regulatory, and federal policy updates. Read More
Portland traffic stop leads to marijuana bust
[#item_full_content] A traffic stop by Portland police officers reportedly led to the discovery of 196 grams of marijuana and $17,000 in cash, and the arrest of two Kentucky men. According to…
Texas has new hemp rules. Consumers still aren’t safe.
[#item_full_content] Taking smokable hemp off the market was the wrong way to go, writes the Baker Institute's Katharine Harris. Read More
Cannabis rescheduling testimony in Congress (Newsletter: April 7, 2026)
[#item_full_content] MA marijuana overhaul bill nears passage; ME cannabis lounge proposal defeated; How to handle high-THC marijuana?; MO psychedelics Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s…
Hemp taxes in limbo as industry braces for massive sales drop-off in July
[#item_full_content] Tennessee officials budgeted more than $185 million in hemp tax revenue over two years, but now those those projections are in doubt. Read More
Small farmers face a new era of hemp prohibition
[#item_full_content] After several boom years, new state and federal hemp restrictions represent an existential threat to a now-struggling industry. Read More
Smoking shrinks key brain regions while cannabis shows weaker effects
[#item_full_content] The study highlights brain changes from tobacco use and calls for more research on cannabis, as its effects on brain structure remain inadequately understood. Read More
In the debate over legalizing pot, Shapiro favors cents over sense
[#item_full_content] It may be “uncool” to say it, but marijuana is harmful and allowing its sale and use is a bad idea. Read More
In the debate over legalizing pot, Shapiro favors cents over sense
[#item_full_content] It may be “uncool” to say it, but marijuana is harmful and allowing its sale and use is a bad idea. Read More
Pa. losing pot revenue to neighbors as legalization efforts stall
[#item_full_content] Just across the state line from Pennsylvania, where adult-use marijuana is illegal, a New York cannabis dispensary draws steady customers from Pa. Read More
Recreational marijuana in nearby states draw Pennsylvania customers
[#item_full_content] Failure to legalize adult-use cannabis sends millions of dollars in potential revenue to nearly all of Pennsylvania's neighbors. Read More
IND HEMP Announces Strategic Partnership to Bring US-Grown Hemp Fiber Into Vietnam’s Textile Supply Chain
[#item_full_content] The agreement with Summit International Trading and Thien Phuoc creates a direct pipeline from U.S. farms to Vietnamese textile manufacturing. Read More
Court rules Berkshire Hathaway must defend Trulieve in cannabis worker death suit
[#item_full_content] Two Trulieve entities lost coverage - but the insurer still has to defend Read More
What Beacon Hill’s marijuana reform deal means for Mass. customers, dispensaries and regulators
[#item_full_content] A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you. Read More
FOX5 Investigates: Detecting marijuana DUIs
[#item_full_content] 3 high-profile marijuana DUI cases are moving through Nevada courts, highlighting the challenges of prosecuting impaired driving without standardized testing. Read More
Federal hemp initiative could help senior living providers improve resident wellness
[#item_full_content] A new Medicare pilot program that would expand access to hemp-derived products to some older adults is being greeted with cautious optimism by those in the senior living industry, who…
134 pounds of marijuana found during traffic stop, Northampton County Sheriff’s Office says
[#item_full_content] JACKSON, N.C. (WNCN) — A 24-year-old man is facing multiple felony drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Northampton County uncovered more than 100 pounds of marijuana in his…
North Carolina advisory group recommends legalizing marijuana
[#item_full_content] The recommendation came in an interim report from the North Carolina Advisory Council on cannabis. Read More
San Francisco’s official 4/20 event on Hippie Hill canceled again
[#item_full_content] SF Space Walk reimagines the 4/20 holiday as a weeklong festival hosted in various San Francisco cannabis lounges and more. Read More
FOX5 Investigates: Nevada marijuana DUI cases highlight lack of standardized testing
[#item_full_content] Three high-profile marijuana DUI cases are moving through Nevada courts, highlighting the challenges of prosecuting impaired driving without a standardized test for cannabis intoxication. Read More
Minnesota businesses brace for federal law that could upend hemp industry
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‘It’s a loss of trust’: Winnipegger’s boyfriend speaks out after falsefully accused of cannabis export
[#item_full_content] A Winnipeg couple is speaking out after their trip to Frankfurt, Germany was derailed when they were allegedly handcuffed and detained for 12 hours at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Read More
Small business reacts to hemp restriction bill in Missouri
[#item_full_content] HB2641 will change the way marijuana products will be sold in Missouri, moving it to licensed marijuana dispensaries. Read More