The governor of Pennsylvania has once again included a proposal to legalize marijuana in his budget request—calling on the legislature to enact the “long overdue” reform, even if it seems “complicated.” Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) has called for legalization in his previous two budget requests, projecting a significant windfall of tax revenue for the Keystone […]
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Bipartisan Majority Of Texans Back Marijuana Legalization, Poll Finds
A strong bipartisan majority of Texans support legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana—and most also want to see the state ban unregulated intoxicating hemp products—according to a new poll. The survey from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs that was released on Tuesday looked at public opinion on a wide range of policy issues, […]
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New Mexico Bill Would Legalize Psilocybin Therapy In Supervised Medical Setting
Newly introduced bipartisan legislation in New Mexico would establish a therapeutic psilocybin program in the state, legalizing the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms for use in a supervised medical setting. Under SB 219, titled the Medical Psilocybin Act, patients with certain qualifying conditions would be able access psilocybin and use it under the guidance of […]
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Minnesota Medical Marijuana Program Helps Relieve Pain While Reducing Use Of Opioids And Other Drugs, State Government Study Shows
A new state government report on chronic pain patients enrolled in Minnesota’s medical marijuana program says participants “are finding a noticeable change in pain relief” within a few months of starting cannabis treatment. The large-scale study of nearly 10,000 patients also shows that nearly a quarter who were taking other pain relievers reduced the use […]
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GOP amendment targets cannabis rescheduling process (Newsletter: February 4, 2025)
Marijuana biz donated to Trump inaug.; DeSantis: Cannabis won’t be on FL 2026 ballot; VA psychedelics; Study: Beer drinkers open to cannabis beverages 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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GOP Congressman Seeks To Undermine Marijuana Rescheduling Process With Amendment To Fentanyl Bill
A GOP congressman has filed an amendment that’s aimed at undermining the ongoing marijuana rescheduling process. The measure, which Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is seeking to attach to a bill focused on fentanyl, would strip the U.S. attorney general’s authority to facilitate drug scheduling decisions and block the use of a revised scientific review standard […]
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Nevada Lawmakers Are Optimistic The State Could Legalize Psychedelics For Therapeutic Use This Year
Nevada lawmakers who spoke at a recent psychedelic policy summit say they’re optimistic that the state could make progress toward legalizing therapeutic use of the substances in the coming year. Speaking on a panel last month, Assemblymember Max E. Carter II (D) said he sees an appetite for psychedelics reform among legislators across the political […]
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Virginia Senate Passes Psychedelic Therapy Bill, While House Advances Retail Marijuana Sales Legalization Measure
Lawmakers in Virginia advanced two drug policy reform bills on Monday. The Senate passed a bill that would pave the way for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans, while House lawmakers gave preliminary approval to a plan that would legalize and regulate retail marijuana sales. The psychedelics bill—SB 1101, from Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (D)—would establish a six-member […]
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New Florida Marijuana Initiative Faces ‘Big Time Trouble’ In Supreme Court, DeSantis Says, Predicting It’ll Be Blocked From 2026 Ballot
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) says the latest version of a marijuana legalization ballot initiative is in “big time trouble” with the state Supreme Court, predicting it will be blocked from going before voters next year. Meanwhile, he dodged a question about whether he would support simple legislation to decriminalize cannabis possession. “There’s a lot […]
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Trump Administration Will Take ‘Bold Stance’ On Psychedelics Access For Veterans, Former Top VA Official Predicts
President Donald Trump’s administration is “going to take a pretty bold stance” on psychedelics medicine for military veterans, a former top official at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says—adding that legal access to the substances could be available within a “couple of years.” In a series of interviews from late last year that […]
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