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Industry Congress Can Learn Lessons About The Hemp Debate From North Carolina’s Experience (Op-Ed)

“Lawmakers have an opportunity to build a regulatory framework that protects consumers while preserving access to products that millions of Americans already use.” By Chris Karazin, Carolindica Running a hemp business in North Carolina has become an exercise in navigating uncertainty. During the past year, it feels like I have spent almost as much time […] The post Congress Can Learn Lessons About…

Industry Houston Will Deprioritize Marijuana Arrests If Voters Approve Measure Cleared For November Ballot

Local officials in Houston, Texas have voted to place an initiative to make misdemeanor marijuana possession the “lowest possible enforcement priority” for local police on the November ballot. The City Council on Wednesday advanced the measure to voters for their consideration after activists with Ground Game Texas have submitted nearly 40,000 signatures in support of […] The post Houston Will Dep…

Industry Virginia Governor And AG Defend New Hemp Product Restrictions From Industry Lawsuit

“This new law creates clear standards for business participation in the marketplace.. My office stands ready to defend this law that will keep Virginians safe.” By Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury Seven Virginia hemp businesses are asking a federal judge to block new restrictions on consumable hemp products, arguing the changes will wipe out much of […] The post Virginia Governor And AG Defend New…

Industry Trump Is ‘Misinformed’ About Hemp THC Product Ban, GOP Senator Says

A Republican senator who says he has a “great relationship” with President Donald Trump nonetheless is publicly saying he thinks the president is confused about the effects of hemp products. Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), who recently led an unsuccessful effort to keep the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products on track for November as scheduled, […] The post Trump Is ‘Misinformed’ About Hemp THC P…

Industry Alcohol industry backs cannabis drinks legislation (Newsletter: August 12, 2026)

Senate advances bill that may complicate marijuana biz online outreach; VA explains cannabis PSA removal; MI marijuana tax repeal bill; TX hemp ruling 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 Alcohol industry backs canna…

Industry Michigan GOP Lawmaker Seeks To Repeal Marijuana Tax Increase As Rising Costs Cause Businesses To Close

A Michigan Republican representative has filed legislation that would reverse a recently enacted tax increase on marijuana businesses. The new bill, from Rep. James DeSana (R) would repeal the 24 percent wholesale cannabis tax that was enacted as part of legislation negotiated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) and House and Senate leaders last year. The […] The post Michigan GOP Lawmaker Seeks To Repea…

Industry Alcohol Retailers And Wholesalers Support Bill To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Federally Legal

Several major alcohol industry participants are backing a new bill in Congress that would exempt hemp beverages from a currently scheduled ban on THC products derived from the plant while enacting new provisions to tax and regulate the cannabis drinks like alcohol. “Appropriately dosed hemp-derived beverages belong in a regulated adult beverage marketplace, not in […] The post Alcohol Retailers An…

Industry Virginia Marijuana PSA Pulled Over ‘Concerns’ That Its Focus On Relaxation Didn’t Send ‘Clear Message’ About Impaired Driving Risks

Virginia officials withdrew a new ad campaign aimed at discouraging marijuana impaired driving over “concerns” that it missed the mark, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) told Marijuana Moment. The public education campaign featured a 30-second ad that effectively served as an advertisement for marijuana’s relaxation-enhancing effects—telling viewers that “if you get high to relax…relax” […] T…

Industry Senate Advances Youth Safety Bill That Could Complicate Marijuana Businesses’ Online Outreach

A Senate committee has advanced a bill aimed at protecting children online that could create complications for advertisers trying to promote legal marijuana and other regulated substances. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced the bill, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) from Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), in a voice […] The post Senate Adv…

Industry Federal Judge Allows Texas Hemp THC Restrictions To Stay In Place Amid Lawsuit Challenge

“It’s a pretty big blow, and it’s recriminalizing a lot of cannabis products that have been completely legal and allowable.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune A federal judge denied an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order sought by hemp businesses and consumers, allowing the Texas ban on THC products to continue until the […] The post Federal Judge Allows Texas Hemp THC Restricti…