A Virginia Senate committee has advanced legislation that would seal criminal records pertaining to simple marijuana possession offenses and revise the state’s record-sealing process around cannabis paraphernalia crimes. The panel also shot down a separate proposal that would have allowed law enforcement to use the odor of marijuana as probable cause for a search. The […]
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Marijuana Businesses Tell GOP Senate Committee About Struggles Accessing Financial Services Ahead Of Debanking Hearing
The marijuana industry is hoping to make its voice heard at an upcoming Senate committee hearing focused on debanking, with stakeholders sharing stories about their experiences losing financial services simply for working in and around state-legal cannabis markets. Ahead of the Senate Banking Committee hearing that’s scheduled for next Wednesday, February 5, the chair of […]
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Florida Bill Would Let Medical Marijuana Patients Grow At Home And Crack Down On Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
A Florida lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow medical marijuana patients in the state to grow up to two cannabis plants at home while also outlawing certain hemp-derived cannabinoids. SB 334, sponsored by Sen. Joe Gruters (R)—who endorsed last year’s ultimately unsuccessful ballot measure that would have legalized marijuana for adults 21 and older—would […]
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Republicans Are ‘Wrong About Marijuana Reform,’ Trump’s First Attorney General Pick Matt Gaetz Says
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), President Donald Trump’s initial pick for U.S. attorney general, wouldn’t smoke a joint during an interview with Bill Maher—but he did call out his party for being on the wrong side of the marijuana legalization debate. On Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, the controversial former congressman, who resigned from office after […]
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Lawmakers Push Secretary Of State Rubio To Help Free American Jailed In Russia For Medical Marijuana
“A renewed commitment to Marc is needed now more than ever. To that end, we request you do everything in your power to bring Marc home immediately.” By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation is hoping that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be able to help bring Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel home from […]
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Using Marijuana Helps Most People Reduce Their Alcohol Consumption, New Poll Shows
More than half of marijuana consumers say they drink less alcohol, or none at all, after using cannabis, according to a new poll. The survey from the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD that was shared exclusively with Marijuana Moment is one of the latest pieces of evidence supporting the idea of a substitution effect, with people […]
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Congresswoman Pushes GOP-Led Committee To Treat Marijuana Businesses Fairly By Changing ‘Outdated’ Laws
A Democratic congresswoman is appealing to a GOP-controlled House committee to advance legislation allowing marijuana businesses to take federal tax deductions they’re currently barred from utilizing under an Internal Revenue Service code known as 280E. During a “Member Day” hearing before the House Ways & Means Committee, newly appointed Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chair Rep. Dina […]
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Trump DEA head’s anti-cannabis stance slammed by Dem lawmakers (Newsletter: January 27, 2025)
Warren pushes Musk to cut marijuana enforcement; SAFE Banking “not imminent”; VA cannabis sales vote; NH legalization hearing; WA homegrow 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 […]
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Why We (Still) Advocate For Full Descheduling Of Marijuana To Address Prohibition’s Impact On Communities Of Color (Op-Ed)
“The federal prohibition of cannabis has left a legacy of harm that continues to impact historically marginalized individuals.” By the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition Board of Directors New Year, Same Position As we begin a new year with shifts in Congress and the presidential administration, it’s essential to critically re-examine the federal effort to […]
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New Iowa Bill Would Double Number Of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries, Allowing Up To 10 Statewide
“We see that these numbers have stagnated, and more opportunities with different dispensaries will allow the more Iowans to gain access.” By Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch Legislators moved forward with a bill Thursday that could allow more businesses to join the state’s medical cannabis program. Currently, Iowa law only grants five licenses for opening […]
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