The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved a bill meant to strengthen safety standards and oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program as lawmakers separately work to advance adult-use legalization. On Monday, the chamber passed the medical cannabis legislation from House Health Committee Chairman Dan Frankel (D), a key advocate for marijuana reform in the […]
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Florida Senate Panel Takes Up Bill To Restrict Hemp Products
“Liquor stores and restaurants that would like to sell these products, they have come to us and asked us to provide some regulations.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix For the third year in a row, Florida lawmakers have begun debating a proposal to regulate THC-derived hemp products, which have evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry in […]
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New York Opens Applications For Grant Program To Help Marijuana Dispensaries Run By People Harmed By Criminalization
New York State has formally launched a grant program that will award up to $30,000 apiece to retail marijuana businesses to help cover startup costs. The grants are intended to reimburse eligible businesses licensed under the states’s Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) program. To qualify for that program, an applicant has to have been “justice […]
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Idaho Lawmakers Hold Hearing On Bill To Legalize Medical Marijuana
“I have an exemplary military career. I don’t have a criminal record, and I don’t want one for something like this.” By Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun Jeremy Kitzhaber, a U.S. Air Force veteran, held up a blue lunch bag to a committee of Idaho lawmakers on Monday that he uses to store the drugs […]
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Texas Senator Files Bill To Support Research On Psychedelic Therapy For PTSD And Depression
A Texas senator has introduced a bill to require studies on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in the treatment of serious mental health conditions. Sen. César Blanco (D) filed the legislation on Friday. It aims to facilitate the studies—which would be conducted by medical schools at two Texas universities—to better understand the possible benefits of […]
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CBD Mouthwash Helps Reduce Oral Inflammation And Prevent Plaque Biofilms, Study Finds
Newly published research suggests that mouthwash containing cannabidiol (CBD) and another botanical extract could be a useful tool for promoting oral health, controlling bacteria and reducing inflammation. The report, published late last month in the journal Clinical Advances in Dental Medicine and Oral Health, involved 40 patients using a mouthwash containing tea tree oil, CBD […]
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Hawaii House Panel Advances Bill To Support Clinical Research On Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
A Hawaii House committee has amended and passed a Senate-approved bill to support clinical research on psychedelic-assisted therapies using substances such as psilocybin and MDMA. On Friday, the House Health Committee unanimously advanced the legislation, SB 1042, from Sen. Chris Lee (D), after first making a number of changes suggested by the Office of Wellness […]
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Three In Four Young Adults Say They Use Marijuana As An Alcohol Alternative At Least Once A Week, Survey Finds
About three in four young adults say they’re substituting cannabis for alcohol at least once per week—a “fast-emerging” trend that reflects the “rapid expansion” of the hemp product marketplace—according to a new survey and analysis. The report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) found that, across various demographics, cannabis is increasingly being used as an alternative to […]
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Pennsylvania governor says legalize cannabis for “freedom and liberty” (Newsletter: March 18, 2025)
VA legalization veto revenue impact; OH marijuana amendments pushback; NM psilocybin; Poll: cannabis consumers stressed about Trump 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 read (but not […]
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Maryland Senate Passes Bill To Protect Firefighters And Rescue Workers From Being Punished For Medical Marijuana
The Maryland Senate committee has passed a bill to protect for fire and rescue workers from being penalized for off-duty use of medical marijuana. The measure from Sen. Carl Jackson (D) cleared the chamber in a vote of 36-8 on Monday. It now heads to the House of Representatives, where companion legislation has also been […]
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