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Industry People Couldn’t Be Denied Federal Jobs Or Security Clearances Due To Past Marijuana Use Under New Bipartisan Bill In Congress

Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have introduced a bill to protect people from being denied federal employment or security clearances due to past marijuana use—and to provide relief for people who have already lost opportunities due to cannabis. Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Zachary Nunn (R-IA) introduced the legislation—titled the “Cannabis Users’ Restoration of Eligibility (CURE) Act”—on […] T…

Industry Medical Marijuana Improves Lower Back Back Pain And Reduces Opioid Use, New 10-Year Study Shows

Using medical marijuana helps people who suffer from lower pain significantly reduce their opioid use as well as experience lower pain intensity and functional disability, according to a new study that involved hundreds of patients. Researchers with Tel Aviv University, Rabin Medical Center and Clalit Health Services in Israel enrolled 1,000 patients with chronic low […] The post Medical Marijuana…

Industry Cannabis company insurance bill filed in Congress (Newsletter: September 18, 2026)

American Legion backs psychedelics bill for veterans; Poll: NC support for marijuana & hemp reform; Analysis of Reddit cannabinoid posts 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… Your good […] The post Cannabis company i…

Industry North Carolina Residents Support Legalizing Marijuana And Keeping Hemp THC Products Legal For Adults Over 21, Poll Shows

North Carolinians strongly support legalizing medical marijuana, and a majority wants to go even further by legalizing cannabis for recreational use, according to a new poll. The survey published on Thursday by Elon University also found that North Carolina adults support keeping THC-infused hemp products like seltzers and gummies legal in the state, although with […] The post North Carolina Resid…

Industry Medical Marijuana Patients Are Turning To Lesser-Known Cannabinoids Like CBG And CBN, Analysis Of Reddit Posts Shows (Op-Ed)

“The minor cannabinoids that receive far less attention in the mainstream market are often the same compounds patients repeatedly describe as helpful.” By Sunehera Hasib The cannabis industry spends millions pushing specific products. But patients are having a very different conversation among themselves. In a recent analysis of nearly 18,000 posts and comments across major […] The post Medical Ma…

Industry American Legion Endorses Psychedelics Bill In Congress, Highlighting Potential Benefits For Military Veterans

The largest veterans organization in the U.S. is calling on Congress to pass a bill to promote research into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics by creating a new office focused on the issue in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The American Legion, which represents more than 1.2 million members, adopted a resolution at its […] The post American Legion Endorses Psychedelics Bill In Con…

Industry Insurance Companies That Provide Coverage For Marijuana Businesses Would Be Shielded From Federal Punishment Under New Congressional Bill

Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have filed a bill to provide a safe harbor to insurance companies that work with state-legal marijuana businesses. The Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act was filed by Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Warren Davidson (R-OH) on Wednesday. The legislation would protect insurers, brokers and agents from being penalized […] The post Insurance …

Industry SCOTUS asked to take up cannabis licensing dispute (Newsletter: September 17, 2026)

House passes bill on marijuana, fentanyl & drug testing; MI cannabis industry backs GOP governor candidate; Alabama marijuana arrests 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 possible… Before you […] The post SCOTUS asked t…

Industry Cannabis Isn’t for Everyone, And Neither Is Alcohol—But Only One Can Still Get Me Arrested (Op-Ed)

“Cannabis is not for everyone. Adults should still have the freedom to decide whether it is right for them—just as they may decide whether to drink alcohol, take a prescribed medication or use neither.” By Tiffany McElrath Cannabis is not for everyone. Neither is alcohol. Neither are antidepressants, benzodiazepines or opioids. Every one of them […] The post Cannabis Isn’t for Everyone, And Neithe…

Industry Michigan Marijuana Industry Group Endorses GOP Governor Candidate Who Pledged To Cut New Wholesale Tax

A trade association that represents marijuana businesses in Michigan is endorsing the Republican candidate in the state’s gubernatorial election in November, calling him “the clear choice” due to his support for repealing or significantly rolling back a recently enacted tax hike on the industry. “John James is the clear choice for the cannabis industry,” Michigan […] The post Michigan Marijuana In…