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Texas Hemp Ban Threatens to Cost $7.2 Billion, Economist Says

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April 28, 2026

[#item_full_content] Texas will take a $7.2 billion hit annually if the state proceeds with banning smokable cannabis and certain hemp skincare and hair products, an economist testified Tuesday in state court. Read More

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Braun ‘agnostic’ on topic of medical marijuana legalization; says legislators, law enforcement will help decide what’s next

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Thailand’s new cannabis-hemp extract rules take effect, limiting use to four purposes

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Easing cannabis rules helps dispensaries
by Craig Smith on April 28, 2026
Marijuana has been legal in Arizona for several years while Federal authorities classed it among the hardest of hard drugs. Now the Feds are making a major change.
DEA Will Start Accepting Applications From Medical Marijuana Businesses That Want Federal Rescheduling Protections This Week
by Tom Angell on April 27, 2026
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that it will begin accepting applications this week for medical marijuana businesses to apply for federal protections being granted under the Trump administration’s cannabis rescheduling process. The agency’s “Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Portal” is set to go live on Wednesday at 9 AM ET. The move follows last
5 years after New York legalized recreational marijuana, thousands of applicants are still waiting to open shop
by Ali Bauman on April 24, 2026
Judge dismisses Puff Cannabis suit, citing waiver that bars legal recourse
by Brian Kerhin, FOX 11 News on April 24, 2026
Puff Cannabis contended it should have been allowed to open last year, but Menominee did not issue a license as it should have.
Massachusetts cannabis officials ‘look forward’ to changes following medical marijuana federal rescheduling
by Grace Zokovitch on April 23, 2026
Medical marijuana licensees in Massachusetts can expect a range of potential benefits following the Trump administration’s rescheduling of cannabis as a less dangerous class of drug Thursday, the Cannabis Control Commission stated.
How the reclassification of medical marijuana could impact Maryland dispensaries and researchers
by Tara Lynch on April 23, 2026
St. Louis smoke shop halts sale of THC edibles packaged like candy
by Rebecca Rivas on April 23, 2026
Pressure STL sells a lookalike package of Skittles, where each piece of candy contains 20mg of THC.
Trump administration reclassifies cannabis in major shift that could expand scientific research
by Brandon Gomez on April 23, 2026
Trump administration to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III, easing research barriers but not legalizing the drug or changing current federal penalties.
Medical marijuana could soon be available in Alabama: ‘We’re almost there’
by Anna Barrett,Alabama Reflector on April 23, 2026
Litigation has held up access to medical cannabis. Some firms sued for not being awarded a license.
Trump ready to move on cannabis rescheduling (Newsletter: April 23, 2026)
by Tom Angell on April 23, 2026
VA lawmakers reject gov’s marijuana amendments; CA dispensary drive-thrus; Federal cannabis research bill; Legalization poll 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… Free to read (but not free to
California Lawmakers Vote To Allow Drive-Thrus At Marijuana Dispensaries
by Tom Angell on April 22, 2026
A bill that would allow California marijuana stores to offer drive-thru windows to serve customers is advancing in the state legislature. The measure, which cleared the Assembly Business and Professions Committee in a 17-2 vote on Tuesday, says that licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses with storefronts can sell marijuana products “to a customer in a
Trump Administration Ready To Move Ahead On Marijuana Rescheduling, Four Months After President's Executive Order, Report Says
by Tom Angell on April 22, 2026
The Trump administration is reportedly ready to move ahead with marijuana rescheduling. More than four months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general to expeditiously finish the process of moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the administration may be finally prepared to
Missouri hemp stores say products are legal, dispute evidence behind AG crackdown
by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent on April 22, 2026
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has ordered 33 stores to stop selling intoxicating hemp products, but many shop owners say the products remain legal under federal law and plan to keep selling them until new federal restrictions take effect Nov. 12.
La Mesa to allow cannabis dispensaries to identify themselves in signage
by Hannah Elsmore on April 21, 2026
Officials said signs identifying retailers as a “dispensary” will reduce confusion
2nd recreational marijuana shop opens on Pennsylvania border in Phillipsburg
by Kurt Bresswein | For lehighvalleylive.com on April 20, 2026
Broad Street Buds is having its soft opening, with its doors open seven days a week to customers 21 and older with valid identification.
4/20 is here. Is any form of cannabis legal in North Carolina?
by , The Asheville Citizen Times on April 20, 2026
Though cannabis is illegal in North Carolina, changes could be coming soon. Here's what to know on 4/20.
Woody Harrelson And Bill Maher Complain That Marijuana Taxes Are Too High While Smoking Joints At The Dispensary They Own Together
by Tom Angell on April 20, 2026
California should ease up on taxes for marijuana businesses like the one they own together, Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher say. The actor and comedian jointly complained about the state’s harsh cannabis taxes in a podcast interview released on Monday, known as the unofficial marijuana holiday 4/20. “California sucks as far as—look, all businesses, but
Looking to celebrate 4/20? Here’s a guide to Tacoma’s dispensaries
by Minnie Stephenson on April 20, 2026
There are multiple places around Tacoma to buy weed and other marijuana products, both recreational and medical.
Get Weed Online Better Weed Beginning inside La
by Francesca Piggianelli on April 20, 2026
All of our friendly people is found on give to help you regarding the procedure of having your medical cannabis credit on the web. More medical insurance plans from the You.S. won’t protection medical cannabis as the cannabis has been unlawful from the government peak. 17 dispensaries provide shopping on the internet enjoy where you
Cannabis is safer than McDonald's, senator says (Newsletter: April 20, 2026)
by Tom Angell on April 20, 2026
Trump on psychedelics & marijuana rescheduling; New hemp bill lets states opt out of ban; TX cannabis poll; Study: Marijuana as sub for Rx drugs 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 users can now buy twice as much weed in MA
by Margie Cullen,Dan Medeiros on April 20, 2026
A bill that would double the amount of marijuana people can buy just passed. Here's how much you can now purchase
MA updates law on cannabis sales in time for 4/20. What to know
by Dan Medeiros on April 20, 2026
Just in time for 4/20, Massachusetts has overhauled its marijuana laws, doubling the amount you can buy and more. Here's what the law does.
Ohio marijuana law is different this 4/20. What consumers need to know
by , The Enquirer on April 20, 2026
Ohio just changed its marijuana law. Here's what consumers need to know as they celebrate 4/20.
Aspiring pot companies had big dreams for Florida. Reality has hit hard.
by Arek Sarkissian on April 19, 2026
The industry has seen an initiative seeking to permit recreational pot in limbo, tighter restrictions brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis, and little federal headway in Washington.
DC’s newest medical cannabis dispensary opens ahead of 4/20
by Jimmy Alexander on April 19, 2026
Higher Ground opened its doors over the weekend ahead of 4/20 in the Ivy City neighborhood of D.C.
Celebrating 4/20? These Sacramento-area dispensaries will offer sales on cannabis
by Camila Pedrosa on April 17, 2026
These 12 dispensaries in the capital region are among the many offering major sales — some already underway — and hosting parties for Monday’s celebration.
Mass. cannabis law could take effect before 4/20
by Irene Rotondo | IRotondo@masslive.com on April 17, 2026
A new Massachusetts cannabis law could take effect right before 4/20, changing what people can legally buy and carry. Here’s what consumers need to know.
3 New Mexico marijuana dispensaries El Pasoans should visit for 4/20
by , El Paso Times on April 17, 2026
El Pasoans can find legal 4/20 cannabis deals and celebrations at New Mexico dispensaries, but remember it's illegal to bring it back to Texas.
Prop. 64 at 10: Why the illicit cannabis market still dominates in California
by Grant Stringer on April 16, 2026
Illicit growers dominate California’s pot market, and 56% of cities and counties still ban retail sales.
‘Contaminated’ marijuana found at several Denver metro dispensaries
by Maddie Rhodes on April 16, 2026
Two batches of marijuana sold at six dispensaries across Colorado were recalled after they were found to be “contaminated.”

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