The official named to run the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as acting administrator subscribes to the “gateway drug” theory for marijuana and believes most people living in states that have legalized cannabis will continue to obtain it from illicit sources such as cartels due to high taxes in regulated markets. As the Trump administration takes […]
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New Nebraska Bills Would Implement—And In Some Cases Restrict—Access To Medical Marijuana Approved By Voters
“Our hope is that we’re going to work as fast and as hard as possible to make sure that they can get access to the care that they need.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Three similar legislative proposals introduced Wednesday seek to help implement the voter-enacted legalization and regulation of medical cannabis in Nebraska by […]
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New Oklahoma Bill Would Criminalize Use Of Medical Marijuana During Pregnancy
“I would assume that since we feel very strongly about protecting rights of the unborn, this would be something else we’re very interested in.” By Brianna Bailey, The Frontier An Oklahoma state lawmaker has filed legislation that would make it illegal for women to use medical marijuana during pregnancy. The bill could make it easier […]
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Pennsylvania Governor Wants To Legalize Marijuana So Residents Stop Sending Tax Money To Other States
“Pennsylvanians are buying cannabis, but now what’s happening is they’re paying taxes in other states. We need to change that. We need to be more competitive.” By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said Tuesday that he recently met with cannabis dispensary owners from Maryland, Ohio, New York and New Jersey. He wanted […]
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Canadian Cannabis Sales Edged Higher in November
Statistics Canada released November retail sales for the country, with cannabis sales increasing from the October levels, up 0.5% to C$452.8 million. This was an increase on a per-day basis as well. October, originally reported at C$456.3 million, was revised lower to C$450.5 million. The sales in November were up 5.6% from a year ago. This was […]
These States Are The Most Likely To Legalize Marijuana In 2025, According To Top Advocacy Groups
As 2025 kicks off and state legislative sessions get rolling, marijuana legalization advocates are eyeing a handful of jurisdictions as key battlegrounds where they see the prospects of enacting reform this year as most likely. Pennsylvania and Hawaii are widely seen by proponents as the most promising states for adult-use cannabis legalization in the year […]
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FDA wants cannabis products added to adverse event form (Newsletter: January 23, 2025)
Trump’s first drug war pardon; PA legalization chances; CO & VA psychedelics votes; Poll: More Americans use cannabis as a sleep aid than Rx pills 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 […]
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Career Drug Warrior Named Acting DEA Administrator
“At a time when most Americans are demanding long overdue changes in federal cannabis policy, Acting DEA Administrator Derek Maltz… Read more
Colorado House Approves Bill To Let Doctors Prescribe Psilocybin After Federal Approval
Colorado lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow a form of psilocybin to be prescribed as a medication if the federal government authorizes its use. About a week after the legislation was filed by Reps. Anthony Hartsook (R) and Kyle Brown (D), as well as Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D), the House passed it […]
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