Pot & Politics

[#item_full_content] Rescheduling marijuana risks undermining the president’s determination to address the growing health crisis in America.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] “Absent cannabis descheduling, those who produce, dispense, possess, or use marijuana in compliance with state laws could still face federal prosecution for violating federal drug laws.” By Paul Armentano, NORML…

[#item_full_content] As a Schedule I drug, possessing, growing and selling marijuana is a federal crime.  Read More  

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[#item_full_content] The lawsuit asks a state Supreme Court judge in Albany to rule that the marijuana shops' locations remain legal and to prevent the state from taking any enforcement action against…

[#item_full_content] Perullo has operated behind the scenes in Democratic politics for decades, leveraging his connections to make his company, Novus Group, “one of the nation’s leading cannabis consulting firms,” he said.  Read…

[#item_full_content] 'This is a common-sense change.'  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The Republican governor of Indiana says that, if President Donald Trump moves forward on federally rescheduling marijuana, the national reform could add “a little bit of fire” to the local…

[#item_full_content] Donald Trump said he’s weighing knocking marijuana off its place as a Schedule I drug.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Using a 2022 law, President Trump can support marijuana research without giving drug dealers a tax cut.  Read More  

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[#item_full_content] Marijuana legalization worsens crime and negatively impacts communities, despite the cannabis industry lobbying for legalization.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] As President Donald Trump considers a proposal to federally reclassify marijuana via an administrative process, a GOP congressman has introduced a bill that would achieve the reform legislatively, codifying the…

[#item_full_content] In the past, some Tennessee Republicans have told News 2 they would not consider legalizing medical marijuana until the federal government reclassified the drug.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Trump is weighing the pros and cons of a marijuana policy change, noting it's a “very complicated subject”  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Gov. Mike Braun said Tuesday President Donald Trump's potential move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug could affect the state's debate.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A former GOP congressman who President Donald Trump initially nominated to serve as U.S. attorney general during the current term is renewing his call for marijuana rescheduling—saying the “game is…

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[#item_full_content] Missouri cannabis business owners who have had their license revoked for violating state rules could be prohibited from getting another license  Read More  

[#item_full_content] In 2024, DEA proposed a rule to transfer marijuana to Schedule III. That rule change has been on hold since March 2025.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump says the administration will be “looking at” a proposal to reschedule marijuana and “make a determination over the next few weeks.” Asked about recent reporting that the…

[#item_full_content] A new political committee that shares the same treasurer as President Donald Trump’s own super PAC is pushing the president to follow through on rescheduling marijuana, releasing an ad that…

[#item_full_content] Sarah Stogner posted a video of herself smoking marijuana on TikTok to protest a proposed THC ban.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Amid a series of legal challenges, the Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case on the federal government’s ban on users of marijuana and…

[#item_full_content] Marijuana companies have poured millions of dollars into Trump’s political campaign, with many attending Trump’s $1 million-a-plate fundraiser.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Is media pressure hurting the cause of marijuana enthusiasts who seek change?  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A group of Massachusetts citizens have filed an initiative petition to roll back marijuana legalization in the state.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] US News: US President Trump has reignited discussions on federal marijuana restrictions, hinting at potential policy changes. During a recent gathering, he ack  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A Republican senator says he has plans to meet with House lawmakers to “reach a compromise” on an approach to regulate hemp in light of his opposition to a proposal…

[#item_full_content] Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer and journalist Mark Halperin are of opposing minds when it comes to the question of whether marijuana will be federally legalized under President…

[#item_full_content] The government is getting into the marijuana market, as 13 Minnesota cities are in line to launch their own cannabis retail businesses.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The attorney general of Massachusetts has published dozens of proposed initiatives for the 2026 ballot—including a pair that would roll back adult-use marijuana legalization in the state. Attorney General Andrea…

[#item_full_content] Hawaii regulators are launching a series of courses designed to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals about medical marijuana as the state’s cannabis program expands. The state Department of Health…

[#item_full_content] Poll: Marijuana consumers expect federal legalization by 2028; Study: Legal dispensaries tied to reduced opioid deaths; Ohio legal sales anniversary Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday…

[#item_full_content] A new poll shows that a slim majority of marijuana consumers anticipate that cannabis will be federally legalized before the next presidential election in 2028. Even amid the stalled-out marijuana…

[#item_full_content] As a Texas Senate-passed bill to ban consumable hemp products with any amount of THC sits in limbo in the House, a new poll shows likely voters in the state…

[#item_full_content] A Pennsylvania Democratic senator says that federal marijuana rescheduling would be “very influential” in advancing legalization in his state, giving “political cover” to GOP members on the fence about reform.…

[#item_full_content] As Pennsylvania lawmakers continue to debate legalizing marijuana for adult-use in the commonwealth, a newly filed bill seeks to require employers to cover the costs of medical cannabis for qualifying…

[#item_full_content] A new ban on THC vapes in Texas means some stores that specialize in the products could lose more than 30% of their business.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Senate vets marijuana vote; McConnell vs Paul hemp fight; NY gov on cannabis biz zoning fix; FL legalization; TX hemp ban vote; KY dispensary approved Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter…

[#item_full_content] Among Monday’s agenda items is a discussion on “research on flavorings, effects of cannabis use during pregnancy and smoking.”  By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission meets…

[#item_full_content] Marijuana prohibition has been a fraud from the beginning—often propagated by politicians and bureaucrats who were in on the sham. By Paul Armentano, NORML Saturday, August 2, marks the 88th…

[#item_full_content] The Senate has approved large-scale spending legislation that includes provisions to allow U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to military veterans living in legal states.…

[#item_full_content] A Florida campaign has now collected more than 75 percent of the required signatures to put a marijuana legalization initiative on the 2026 ballot, according to state officials. Smart &…

[#item_full_content] The Texas Senate has now formally pass a bill that would outlaw consumable hemp products with any detectable amount of THC—even as the governor, who recently vetoed similar legislation during…

[#item_full_content] After two years of anticipation, Delaware’s recreational marijuana market launches its first wave of retail dispensaries.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The owner of the major gardening supply company Scotts Miracle-Gro says President Donald Trump has told him directly “multiple times” since taking office that he intends to see through the…

[#item_full_content] Senate hemp amendment to ban synthetics; VA secretary on psychedelics; DE gov tours marijuana grow; Another PA legalization bill Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning.…

[#item_full_content] A new study looking into patterns of drug use in Japan casts further doubt on the notion that marijuana is a gateway drug, concluding that cannabis use in the country…

[#item_full_content] The governor of Delaware says the state’s soon-to-launch marijuana market will produce “the French wine of weed.” As current medical cannabis businesses prepare to open their doors for adult-use sales…