Recreational pot petition for 2026 ballot passes 600K signatures
[#item_full_content] Fewer than 300K to go. Read More
The battle over buzz: Federal and state crackdowns on intoxicating hemp products escalate
[#item_full_content] Alexander Malyshev and Sarah Ganley of Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP discuss a gray area when the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and whether a loophole was created allowing for…
Nixon Admitted Weed Wasn’t Dangerous, But Killed It to Crush Political Dissent
[#item_full_content] This seven-part series chronicles the milestones, backlash, and unintended consequences that have shaped the war on cannabis from the 1960s to the present day. Read More
Will political crisis kill off Thailand’s marijuana ban?
[#item_full_content] When the ban on cannabis was lifted in Thailand in 2022, it wasn't actually formally legalised: it was merely decriminalised. Read More
Thailand moves to recriminalise cannabis, shaking $1 billion industry
Thailand's government is moving to recriminalise cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over $1 billion that has boomed since the substance was taken off the country's…
Texas THC ban veto creates new divide between Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick
The minute Gov. Greg Abbott decided to veto a proposed ban on THC products in Texas, everyone in the state knew Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wouldn’t be happy. The minute Gov.…
Hemp industry leaders seek to deregulate Missouri cannabis through initiative petition
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Alabama ABC Board gets final approval to take over regulation of gummies, drinks with THC
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…
Lawmaker Scott Slater files bill to ban THC-infused beverages from RI shelves. Here’s why.
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,…
What does the Ann Arbor Hash Bash mean in 2025? It’s still political
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
Texas wants to rein in marijuana loopholes. Here are lawmakers’ plans for THC
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…
Texas wants to rein in marijuana loopholes. Here are lawmakers’ plans for THC
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…
Texas wants to rein in marijuana loopholes. Here are lawmakers’ plans for THC
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…
More Mainstream Pressure For The Federal Government Accept Cannabis
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…
More Mainstream Pressure For The Federal Government Accept Cannabis
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 voters to get special election on recreational marijuana sales
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…
California State Fair to be nation’s first to allow weed sales
[[ 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…
Pittsburgh legislator Emily Kinkead cosponsors new marijuana legalization bill
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.…
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he’ll vote against recreational pot after brother’s death
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…
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he’ll vote against recreational pot after brother’s death
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…
NH House rejects Senate marijuana legalization plan
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…
US Government Moves to Reclassify Weed, Citing Medical Uses: What to Know
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…
Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana, cites long-standing inequities
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…
High on Politics
# 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…
High on Politics
# 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…
Biden announces support for DOJ measure to reclassify marijuana
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…
Why can’t Texans vote to legalize weed? It’s complicated.
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…
Why can’t Texans vote to legalize weed? It’s complicated.
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…
The federal government is reclassifying marijuana and some Hoosiers hope that brings change to Indiana
[[{"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…
Will Florida Legalize Weed?
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…
Application process will begin this summer for Kentucky businesses seeking medical marijuana license
[[{"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.…
Congressman Demands Answers From Biden Admin On Marijuana Rescheduling Legal Opinion Request For DOJ
[[{"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…
Congressman Demands Answers From Biden Admin On Marijuana Rescheduling Legal Opinion Request For DOJ
[[{"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…
Gov. DeSantis has a ‘big problem’ with Florida legalizing recreational pot
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…
Biden missing opportunity on legalizing marijuana, advocates warn
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…
House panel advances hemp restrictions with alt-cannabinoids ban, THC cap
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…
Jared Polis, Democrat governors urge Biden administration to move forward on cannabis ‘rescheduling’
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…
New research found genes linked to marijuana addiction
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…
Alaska hemp producers sue state, saying new ban on products is illegal
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…
People to know in NY cannabis: Dr. Torian Easterling
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…
Fed cannabis sentencing guidelines change in effect (Newsletter: November 2, 2023)
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…
Major Federal Policy Update — Biden Administration Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis
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…
Marijuana Laws Should Cue Employers to Update Workplace Policies
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…
Why There Are Still So Few Places That (Legally) Sell Marijuana in New York
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…
Marijuana magazine seeks pot-tential judges for Oregon’s Cannabis Cup
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…
Ron DeSantis thinks pot is a menace to society. His biggest backer is working to legalize it.
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…
Two federal agencies finish review of rescheduling cannabis
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…