Members of a Virginia House subcommittee have advanced a bill that would legalize retail cannabis sales in the commonwealth, where personal use and possession are already legal. It’s widely expected that even if the bill passes out of the legislature, however, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) will veto it. The proposal, from Del. Paul Krizek (D), […]
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Marijuana Banking Bill Will Be Filed This Session But Is ‘Not Imminent’ Despite Rumors, GOP Congressman’s Office Clarifies
A bipartisan marijuana banking bill is expected to be filed again this session—but that introduction is “not imminent” as some reports have suggested, a spokesperson for the GOP House sponsor of the last version tells Marijuana Moment. Amid a recent surge of rumors about the timing of a new filing of the Secure and Fair […]
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High Quality Strains for Hobbyist Growers
In an excerpt from Ed Rosenthal’s latest book, the infamous cultivator seeks advice from noted cannabis breeders on growing the highest quality strains.
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Largest U.S. Bank ‘Probably Would’ Work With Marijuana Businesses If Federal Law Changes, Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Says
The CEO of the financial giant JPMorgan Chase says the company “probably would” start providing banking services to marijuana businesses if federal law changed to permit it. As the new Congress gets to work, cannabis industry stakeholders are holding out hope for another bipartisan push to advance marijuana banking legislation. And the head of the […]
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New Washington Bills Would Legalize Home Marijuana Cultivation And Allow Producers To Sell Cannabis Directly To Consumers
A pair of new bills introduced in Washington State this week would make changes to existing marijuana laws, permitting producers to sell flower directly to consumers and allowing home cannabis cultivation by adults for personal use. Both bills are set to be heard in committee next week. HB 1449, from Rep. Shelley Kloba (D), would […]
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AOC And Ilhan Omar Blast DEA Head’s ‘Boomer’ Claims That Marijuana Is A Harmful Gateway Drug
Two Democratic congresswomen are calling out the Trump administration’s new head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) over past comments he’s made about marijuana that reflect a “boomer” mentality, including his claim that cannabis is a gateway drug and that the ongoing rescheduling push is politically motivated. In interviews with Marijuana Moment on Thursday, Reps. […]
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New Hampshire Lawmakers Consider Several New Cannabis Bills As Legislative Session Gets Underway
Lawmakers in New Hampshire this week held preliminary hearings on a handful of new cannabis-related bills, including proposals to legalize adult-use marijuana, allow home cultivation by medical patients and caregivers and annul records around certain past crimes. On Thursday, the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee considered five bills on the issue. That followed […]
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Elizabeth Warren Pushes Elon Musk To Cut Federal Marijuana Enforcement Through New DOGE Agency
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is urging Elon Musk, chair of the Trump administration’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to target “unnecessary” federal enforcement against marijuana consumers and businesses as a key way to reduce spending by the federal government. In a letter sent to Musk on Thursday, Warren laid out a series of […]
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Which states are the most likely to legalize cannabis in 2025? (Newsletter: January 24, 2025)
More Trump DEA head anti-marijuana comments; Poll: Cannabis consumers don’t trust DEA; CA & VA psychedelics votes; PA gov on legalization 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… Your […]
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Missouri Debate On Regulating Intoxicating Hemp Products Begins, With Marijuana Group Backing THC Drinks Compromise
“This bill will still, even with the hemp beverage carveout, shut down hundreds of Missouri businesses and cost hundreds of Missourians their jobs.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Arguably the biggest opponent of unregulated intoxicating hemp products said it’s willing to concede to allowing hemp-THC drinks to continue to be sold in grocery and liquor […]
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