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Congresswoman Pushes GOP-Led Committee To Treat Marijuana Businesses Fairly By Changing ‘Outdated’ Laws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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Virginia House Bill To Legalize Retail Marijuana Sales Moves Forward, But Threat Of Veto Looms
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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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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