Lawmakers on a Virginia Senate committee have greenlit a proposal to legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana sales in the state, advancing a bill from Sen. Aaron Rouse (D) on a 8–7 vote. Friday’s OK from the Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services clears the first hurdle on the measure’s journey during Virginia’s short, 30-day […]
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Indiana’s Republican Governor Is ‘Amenable’ To Medical Marijuana Legalization Even As Top GOP Lawmakers Oppose It
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) reiterated this week that he’s “amenable” to legalizing medical marijuana in the Hoosier state, but he acknowledged it remains an open question whether Republican lawmakers will even take up the matter. “When it comes to medical marijuana, I’m clear on record that I’m going to be amenable to hearing a […]
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Ilhan Omar Says New Cannabis Caucus Chairs Will Be ‘Louder’ And Appeal To GOP’s ‘Libertarian Senses’ To Advance Reform In 2025
One of the new Democratic co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), tells Marijuana Moment that her plan to advance marijuana reform this session is to be “a little bit louder” than her predecessors and and to appeal to Republican members’ “libertarian senses.” Following the retirement of Cannabis Caucus leaders Reps. Earl […]
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Feds spotlight cannabis industry workers’ risks from allergens (Newsletter: January 17, 2025)
New marijuana industry coalition; Rescheduling hearing debate; OH House speaker dials down cannabis opposition; MA social consumption 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… Hold on, just one second […]
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Federal OSHA Officials Spotlight Marijuana And Hemp Industry Workers’ Risks From Allergens
Federal officials and researchers spoke on a webinar this week about the hazards of allergens to workers in the cannabis industry, part of a regional Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) program to reduce the risk of occupational injury, illness and death at marijuana businesses. Speakers for the webinar from OSHA included compliance assistant specialist […]
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Ohio GOP House Speaker Says Nobody Plans To Repeal Marijuana Legalization Law, While Backpedaling On Home Grow Opposition
Ohio’s GOP House speaker is changing his tune on the state’s marijuana law, appearing to walk back his previously stated plan to undermine provisions of the voter-approved initiative such as home cultivation rights. Speaker Matt Huffman (R), who previously served as Senate president, said in a new interview with News 5 Cleveland that while he […]
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Take Two and Pass
A fictional story about how a spliff in a jail cell changed a life.
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Washington State Bill Would Legalize Facilitated Psilocybin Services Under New Two-Track Program Focused On Therapy And Wellness
Washington State senators are renewing the push to legalize psilocybin services, prefiling a bill ahead of the forthcoming legislative session that would create a regulated psychedelics system aimed at promoting mental health and wellness. The measure, SB 5201, led by Sen. Jesse Salomon (D) along with eight cosponsors, is a revised version of legislation he […]
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Don’t Blame DEA For Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Cancellation Caused By Cannabis Industry Lawyers (Op-Ed)
“Counsel for the parties fundamentally misunderstood how this proceeding, this tribunal and this judge are legally-bound to proceed—and in so doing have potentially set back the entire movement for cannabis reform.” By Khurshid Khoja, Greenbridge Corporate Counsel P.C. As legal counsel representing the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) marijuana […]
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