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Industry California Has Generated $8.4 Billion In Marijuana Tax Revenue, Governor Announces

California’s governor is touting the state’s large haul of marijuana tax revenue since voters legalized recreational cannabis in 2016, saying that the money “helps fund programs that benefit Californians, including childcare and early childhood development, youth substance abuse prevention, medical research and environmental recovery.” Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday said that legal marijuana s…

Industry California Bill To Legalize Marijuana Dispensary Drive-Thru Windows Is Put On Hold By Its Sponsor

A California lawmaker is putting her own bill to legalize marijuana dispensary drive-thru windows on hold for now, she tells Marijuana Moment. The legislation from Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D) had passed the full Assembly this session and advanced through a Senate committee, but the sponsor said she wasn’t sure it had enough support to get […] The post California Bill To Legalize Marijuana Dis…

Industry Cannabis Has ‘Therapeutic Promise’ For People With Restless Leg Syndrome, Scientific Review Concludes

Cannabis and its components appear to play a role in alleviating the symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS), according to a new scientific review. RLS is a neurological disorder that involves an urge to move the legs and that sometimes involves sensations like tingling or aching. “Cannabinoids—particularly CBD—may hold therapeutic promise in RLS through multi-system […] The post Cannabis Has ‘The…

Industry Bipartisan Lawmakers Turn Focus To Regulating Hemp THC Products Now That A Federal Ban Is Being Delayed

House and Senate lawmakers from both major parties say it’s time for Congress to get to work crafting regulations for hemp THC products now that legislation to delay a scheduled ban on them is poised to be enacted. Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under […] The post Bipartisan Lawmakers Turn Focus To Regulating Hemp THC Products…

Industry Hemp ban delay passes Congress, heads to Trump’s desk (Newsletter: September 2, 2026)

CA gov signs marijuana labeling bill; 10 states made over half of cannabis arrests; Study: THC can produce psychedelic-like effects; Hemp seed op-ed 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 […] The post Hemp ban delay passes Congress…

Industry GOP Hemp Opponents Fail To Derail House Agenda In Protest Of Delaying THC Product Ban

A handful of congressional Republicans threatened this week to upend their leadership’s agenda in protest of legislation to delay the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC products from taking effect. Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill that President Donald Trump […] The post GOP Hemp Opponents F…

Industry House Passes Bill To Delay Hemp THC Product Ban, Sending It To Trump’s Desk

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that contains provisions to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is currently scheduled to take effect in November. The legislation, which has already been approved by the Senate, is intended to give lawmakers more time to craft regulations as an alternative to prohibition. […] The post House Passes Bill To Delay Hemp THC…

Industry Hemp Seeds Could Be Banned As A Side Effect Of The Fight Over THC Products (Op-Ed)

“American hemp farmers deserve to know their seed supply is not about to become collateral damage in a fight that was never about them.” By Jessica Wasserman, American Seed and Innovation & Growth Alliance On November 12, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) could become the primary regulator of America’s hemp seed supply. Not because Congress […] The post Hemp Seeds Could Be Banned As A …

Industry These Ten States Were Responsible For More Than Half The Marijuana Arrests In The U.S. Last Year

A recently released FBI report shows that more than 200,000 people were arrested marijuana-related offenses in the U.S. last year—and more than half of those cannabis busts were made by police in just ten states. Texas, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Indiana, Louisiana and Alabama police carried out more than 131,000 marijuana […] The post These Ten St…

Industry High Doses Of THC From Cannabis Can Produce ‘Psychedelic-Like States,’ Study Shows

High doses of THC from marijuana may have psychoactive effects that are hard to distinguish from those caused by the psychedelic psilocybin, according to a new study. The results, researchers said, could have implications for future clinical trials of psychedelics by helping to address the problem of “unblinding” where participants are able to tell whether […] The post High Doses Of THC From Canna…

Industry DEA’s list of cannabis questions for businesses seeking rescheduling protections (Newsletter: September 1, 2026)

House vote on hemp ban delay; KY gov pushes Congress not to ban THC products; LA marijuana penalties; Study: Medical cannabis for people with cancer 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 […] The post DEA’s list of cannabis questions for businesses…

Industry California Governor Signs Bill Restricting Marijuana Packaging That’s ‘Attractive To Children’

California’s governor has signed a bill to more clearly define the types of marijuana packaging and labeling that is prohibited due to appealing to children. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) gave final approval to the legislation from Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D) on Monday, about two weeks after it passed the Assembly in a vote of 69-1 […] The post California Governor Signs Bill Restricting Marijuana Pack…

Industry Louisiana Governor Asks Schools To Publicize New Marijuana Penalties That Will Jail People For Smoking Near Campuses

Louisiana’s governor is asking schools to publicize a new law he signed that threatens to send people to jail for up to one year if they smoke marijuana within 2,000 feet of a school property—including a college campus. The legislation that Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed in May applies to people who violate drug laws […] The post Louisiana Governor Asks Schools To Publicize New Marijuana Penalties Th…

Industry Federally Funded Cancer Study Highlights Need To Cover Medical Marijuana Under Insurance, Researchers Say

A new federally funded study sheds light on cancer patients’ use of medical marijuana and how symptom relief differs based on the THC and CBD content of the cannabis products they are using. Researchers said that the results, which also shed light on barriers to access such as high costs, underscore the “need for insurance […] The post Federally Funded Cancer Study Highlights Need To Cover Medical…

Industry House To Vote On Delaying Hemp THC Ban This Week, Giving Lawmakers More Time To Craft Regulations To Keep Products Legal

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider a bill this week that contains provisions to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is currently scheduled to take effect in November. The legislation, which has already been approved by the Senate, is intended to give lawmakers more time to craft regulations as […] The post House To Vote On Delaying Hemp THC Ban This…

The Next Few Months Will Determine If The Future Of Hemp THC Products Is Regulation Or Prohibition (Op-Ed)