A top Pennsylvania Republican senator says he doesn’t “see any path whatsoever” to pass marijuana legalization as requested under the governor’s latest budget. But a Democratic House colleague is pushing for the reform, saying he can’t understand why Pennsylvania would forgo tax dollars from cannabis that are currently going to other states. At the same […]
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Supreme Court Asked To Settle Differing Interpretations Of Federal Medical Marijuana Protections Amid Lower Court Discrepancy
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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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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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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Ohio Senate Panel Takes Up Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law, But Removes Its Tax Provisions
An Ohio Senate panel on Tuesday took testimony on a bill that would significantly amend the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law—including by halving the number of plants adults could grow, creating additional criminal offenses and eliminating certain social equity provisions. Most testimony heard by the Senate General Government Committee—which is expected to vote on the […]
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Bipartisan Florida Voters Overwhelmingly Back Marijuana Legalization As Campaign Pushes 2026 Reform Measure, Poll Finds
While a Florida marijuana legalization initiative failed at the ballot last year, a new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan voter support for the reform—a positive sign for the campaign pushing a new version of the cannabis reform proposal ahead of next year’s election. The University of North Florida (UNF) survey released on Tuesday found that 67 […]
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