“I’ve heard about [how] the First Amendment, I’m trampling on it. I don’t believe that to be true.” By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana lawmakers could ban all marijuana advertising within state lines under an amendment adopted Monday in a transportation-focused committee. It goes beyond the billboard-specific prohibition taken in a Senate panel […]
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Maine Lawmakers Take Up Bill To Legalize Possession And Use Of Psilocybin By Adults
A legislative committee in Maine took up a bill on Monday that would effectively legalize low-level psilocybin possession among adults 21 and older. LD 1034, from Rep. Grayson Lookner (D), would change the state’s laws around possession of scheduled drugs, creating a carveout for possession of up to one ounce of psilocybin among people 21 […]
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Florida Officials Say Marijuana Legalization Campaign Committed ‘Multiple Election Law Violations’
Florida officials have sent a cease-and-desist letter to the campaign seeking to place a marijuana legalization initiative on the state’s 2026 ballot, alleging that the group has “committed multiple election law violations.” The Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS)—part of Florida’s Department of State—also fined Smart & Safe Florida more than $120,000 for submitting […]
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Trump’s drug czar says medical cannabis is “fantastic” for cancer patients (Newsletter: April 1, 2025)
NH gov on legalization; House committees talk marijuana-impaired driving; NC psychedelics; Study: CBD pillows aid sleep 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… Your good deed for the day: […]
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Trump’s New White House Drug Czar Called Medical Marijuana A ‘Fantastic’ Treatment For Cancer Patients
President Donald Trump’s choice to serve as the next White House drug czar has called medical marijuana a “fantastic” treatment option for seriously ill patients and said she doesn’t have a “problem” with legalization, even if she might not personally agree with the policy. Trump picked Sara Carter, a journalist known for her coverage of […]
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Bipartisan North Carolina Senators File Bill To Create Psychedelic Medicine Task Force
Bipartisan North Carolina senators have filed a bill to authorize the creation of a new state psychedelics task force to study and issue recommendations on providing access to the alternative therapies to address serious mental health conditions. The legislation from Sens. Sophia Chitlik (D) and Bobby Hanig (R), which was filed on Wednesday, would enable […]
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New Hampshire Governor Reiterates Opposition To Marijuana Legalization, But May Consider Allowing Medical Homegrow
As bills to legalize marijuana for adults in New Hampshire makes their way through the legislature, Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) is reiterating her opposition to the reform—but is also signaling that she may be open to separate legislation that would allow medical cannabis patients to grow their own medicine at home. “I’ve been very clear […]
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GOP Senator Paints Dire Picture Of Medical Marijuana Legalization In His State, Saying Voters Didn’t Understand ‘Consequences’
U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) said at an event on Friday that voters in his home state didn’t understand what they were doing when they legalized medical marijuana in 2018. Pointing to a new report from the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program, which covers north Texas and Oklahoma, Lankford said the state […]
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Using CBD-Infused Pillowcases Leads To Improved Sleep Quality For Nurses, New Study Finds
A new study on the use of CBD-coated pillowcases finds that use of the infused fabric coverings improves sleep quality for nurses. It also appears to significantly reduce participants’ anxiety, which researchers say likely also aids sleep. “The CBD-coated pillow cover demonstrated improvements in sleep quality, mood and anxiety,” the report says, “highlighting its potential […]
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Congressional Committees Discuss Marijuana-Impaired Driving, With Trucking Industry Pushing For Hair Follicle Testing
Two U.S. House committees briefly addressed the issue of marijuana-impaired driving as part of broader transportation-related hearings last week. During testimony, a representative of the trucking industry called for wider use of hair follicle drug testing, while the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended better education for drivers. While no formal action […]
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