Bipartisan North Carolina senators have filed a bill to authorize the creation of a new state psychedelics task force to study and issue recommendations on providing access to the alternative therapies to address serious mental health conditions. The legislation from Sens. Sophia Chitlik (D) and Bobby Hanig (R), which was filed on Wednesday, would enable […]
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New Hampshire Governor Reiterates Opposition To Marijuana Legalization, But May Consider Allowing Medical Homegrow
As bills to legalize marijuana for adults in New Hampshire makes their way through the legislature, Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) is reiterating her opposition to the reform—but is also signaling that she may be open to separate legislation that would allow medical cannabis patients to grow their own medicine at home. “I’ve been very clear […]
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GOP Senator Paints Dire Picture Of Medical Marijuana Legalization In His State, Saying Voters Didn’t Understand ‘Consequences’
U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) said at an event on Friday that voters in his home state didn’t understand what they were doing when they legalized medical marijuana in 2018. Pointing to a new report from the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program, which covers north Texas and Oklahoma, Lankford said the state […]
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Using CBD-Infused Pillowcases Leads To Improved Sleep Quality For Nurses, New Study Finds
A new study on the use of CBD-coated pillowcases finds that use of the infused fabric coverings improves sleep quality for nurses. It also appears to significantly reduce participants’ anxiety, which researchers say likely also aids sleep. “The CBD-coated pillow cover demonstrated improvements in sleep quality, mood and anxiety,” the report says, “highlighting its potential […]
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Congressional Committees Discuss Marijuana-Impaired Driving, With Trucking Industry Pushing For Hair Follicle Testing
Two U.S. House committees briefly addressed the issue of marijuana-impaired driving as part of broader transportation-related hearings last week. During testimony, a representative of the trucking industry called for wider use of hair follicle drug testing, while the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended better education for drivers. While no formal action […]
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8 Post-Sesh Essentials for Freshening Up After You Smoke
Practice safe sesh with these tips on looking — and smelling — sharp after you light up.
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Trump White House says cannabis decrim “failed” in DC (Newsletter: March 31, 2025)
NY could allow marijuana at movie theaters; IA & MN psilocybin bills; Study: Schedule I complicates marijuana research; TX & FL hemp restrictions 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 […]
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Massachusetts Inspector General Pushes Marijuana Regulators To Conduct Audit Over Failure To Collect License Fees
“The inability of CCC staff to implement a key commission initiative should have been readily apparent to supervisors and commissioners.” By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, CommonWealth Beacon Massachusetts Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro called on the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) to conduct an audit following the commission’s failure to collect approximately $550,000 in licensing fees since August 2022. […]
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Missouri Lawmakers Weigh How To Spend Marijuana Revenues That Regulator Says Continue To ‘Outpace Expectations’
“The funds available for the ultimate beneficiaries of the cannabis regulatory program continue to outpace expectations.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent As Missouri lawmakers debate the $47.9 billion state budget, they are also deciding how to spend an unexpectedly large chunk of cash from sales taxes collected from marijuana dispensaries. The nearly $86 million paid […]
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Florida Bill To Restrict Hemp Products Like Delta-8 THC Heads To The Senate Floor
“It still allows hemp-infused products to be sold, but it regulates them.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix New regulations on hemp-derived THC products in Florida have passed unanimously in the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee, and now go to the full Senate for consideration. This is Polk County Republican Sen. Colleen Burton’s third attempt in three […]
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