Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL)—President Donald Trump’s first pick for U.S. attorney general this term before he withdrew from consideration—says “meaningful” marijuana reform is “on the horizon” under the current administration, praising the president’s “leadership” in supporting rescheduling. In an op-ed published by The Tampa Bay Times on Thursday, Gaetz said that moving cannabis from […]
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The Marijuana Component CBD Reduces Epileptic Seizures At Twice The Rate Of Placebo, New Scientific Review Shows
A newly published scientific research review that analyzed six studies on the use of the marijuana component cannabidiol to address treatment-resistant epilepsy finds that patients who took CBD experienced a more than a 40 percent average reduction in seizures. That’s compared to an average reduction of just under 20 percent in patients who received a […]
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Florida House And Senate Panels Pass Bills To Criminalize Sales Of Psychedelic Mushroom Spores
Agricultural legislation in Florida containing a provision to outlaw psychedelic mushroom spores has proceeded past two more lawmaking panels in the House and Senate. The proposed ban on spores of mushrooms that create psilocybin or psilocin is part of roughly 150-page companion bills that would make a variety of adjustments to Florida’s agricultural laws, including […]
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Pennsylvania Lawmaker Says GOP Should ‘Snatch’ Marijuana Legalization From Democrats, Calling It A ‘Smart Conservative Choice’
Republicans should seize the “opportunity to snatch” the issue of marijuana legalization from Democrats, a GOP Pennsylvania lawmaker says. As the state legislature considers proposals to enact adult-use legalization after multiple sessions where the reform has stalled, Rep. Abby Major (R) said in an op-ed for TribLive that it’s time for conservatives to meaningfully step […]
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Feds defend saliva testing for cannabis amid impaired truck driver concerns (Newsletter: March 27, 2025)
NH marijuana & psychedelics bills approved; MD cannabis concentrate bill; Study: CBD for autism; PA 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… Before you dig into today’s cannabis […]
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Indiana Lawmakers Approve Bill To Ban Marijuana Advertising On Billboards
“If it’s an illegal substance, listed on our illegal substance list in the state of Indiana, you should not be able to advertise for that.” By Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle Tuesday discussion around a Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) bill descended into impassioned debate over marijuana advertising, which Republican lawmakers said should be restricted. […]
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Delaware Bill Aims To Relax Buffer Zones Between Marijuana Businesses
“Look at alcohol. Alcohol doesn’t have buffers. Why does cannabis have to have a buffer?” By Brianna Hill, Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? As Delaware prepares to launch its marijuana industry, tensions are rising between cannabis operators and local governments. Nearly a third of the state’s municipalities have banned marijuana businesses altogether, while the […]
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CBD-Rich Cannabis Offers ‘Potential Benefits’ For People With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Scientific Review Finds
A new review of scientific research on the use of marijuana’s components to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD) finds that “preliminary evidence suggests potential benefits,” including improvements around anxiety, sleep and behavior. But more work—especially randomized controlled trials—are needed “to confirm these results and establish clear treatment guidelines,” authors said. “Preliminary findings suggest that CBD-rich […]
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Maryland Lawmakers Approve Bills To Let Adults To Make Their Own Marijuana Brownies And Concentrates At Home
Maryland lawmakers have advanced a pair of bills that would allow adults to manufacture marijuana edibles and concentrates for personal use. While the state’s cannabis law already allows adults to cultivate their own plants, the legislation from Dels. David Moon (D) and Luke Clippinger (D), as well as Sen. William Smith (D), would expand their […]
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Nebraska Bill To Implement Voter-Passed Medical Marijuana Law Awaits Changes Ahead Of Committee Vote
“We need to regulate it so that the people that need it are getting it but it doesn’t turn into something that eventually evolves into recreational use.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The legislative committee mulling how to help implement Nebraska’s voter-led medical cannabis laws awaits an amendment before lawmakers vote on whether to advance […]
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