In a case that could help clarify the boundaries of a federal law that protects state-legal medical marijuana activity from prosecution by the federal government, a Maine man is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a dispute in which the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigated and subsequently charged him under the federal Controlled […]
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South Dakota: Lawmakers Narrowly Reject Effort to Repeal Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Access
Seventy percent of voters approved the law in 2020; the program currently serves more than 13,000 South Dakota patients. The… Read more
Idaho: Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Governor’s Desk Imposing Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Low-Level Marijuana Possession
“House Bill 7 is mean-spirited and its one-size-fits-all approach is inconsistent with our longstanding principles of justice and fairness.” The… Read more
Wisconsin Governor Puts Marijuana Legalization In Budget Request, Along With Provisions To Regulate Hemp-Derived THC
The governor of Wisconsin has once again included a proposal to legalize marijuana in his biennial budget request. “Legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of marijuana for recreational use, much like Wisconsin already does with alcohol,” a budget brief that the office of Gov. Tony Evers (D) released on Tuesday says, adding that it will […]
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CBD Could Effectively Treat Common Vaginal Infections, Study Concludes
Newly published research on cannabidiol (CBD) suggests that the popular marijuana component could be a promising treatment for a common type of vaginal infection. The report focuses on the bacterium Gardnerella vaginalis, which is found naturally in the vagina but can also cause vaginosis when out of balance with other microbes. In laboratory tests, CBD […]
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Idaho Lawmakers Send Bill Creating A Mandatory Minimum Fine For Marijuana Possession To Governor’s Desk
“In not one state where marijuana is legalized has that state become a better, safer or more wealthy place to live and raise a family.” By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Senate voted 27-8 on Tuesday to pass a bill creating a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for simple marijuana possession. Passing the […]
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New Oregon Ballot Measure Would Legalize Cannabis Cafes
A newly proposed ballot measure in Oregon would legalize cannabis cafes—licensed locations that could offer food and drinks while also allowing on-site marijuana consumption. Though Oregon voters approved adult-use legalization through a 2014 initiative, consumption is technically allowed only at home or on private property. Titled “The Amendment for the Licensing and Operation of Cannabis […]
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Virginia House Panel Kills Psychedelics Bill That Had Already Been Approved By The Senate
A bill that would pave the way for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans in Virginia is effectively dead for the session, with members of a House committee voting unanimously on Monday to set it aside indefinitely. The 18–0 vote by the House Committee on Rules means no further action will happen this session on the measure, SB […]
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Black Girl Magic Aims High
As co-founders of Josephine & Billie’s, Whitney Beatty and Ebony Andersen launched the first speakeasy/dispensary in Los Angeles that celebrates cannabis’ rich Black history.
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Trump’s health lawyer pick calls cannabis a “gateway drug” (Newsletter: February 19, 2025)
ND decrim expansion; SD medical marijuana repeal stalls; FL legalization poll; AR to use medical cannabis revenue for school breakfast 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 […]
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