Authors of a new report on cannabinoids and atopic dermatitis—also called eczema—say their study demonstrated that an ointment including cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) was “effective in reducing itching and improving the quality of life of patients…leading to symptom remission in some cases.” Published in the journal Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, the original research […]
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Democratic Lawmaker Targets Elon Musk With Bill Mandating Drug Testing For Special Government Employees
A Democratic congresswoman has filed a bill that would require Elon Musk and other Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) workers to submit to drug testing to maintain their “special government employee” status. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) introduced the legislation on Tuesday, arguing that if Musk, who her office described in a press release as having […]
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Ohio House Panel Amends Marijuana Bill With Changes To Tax Revenue, Licensing And Equity Provisions
An Ohio House committee on Wednesday took up a bill that would make sweeping changes to the state’s voter-approved cannabis law—by creating new criminal penalties, eliminating equity programs and putting limits on legal products. Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee did vote on the underlying measure—HB 160, from Rep. Brian Stewart (R)—saying they expect to […]
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Attorneys Defending Nebraska’s Voter-Passed Medical Marijuana Law Blast Former GOP Senator’s Lawsuit As ‘Meritless’
“There is no ‘great public interest’ in invalidating a law approved by a massive supermajority of Nebraska voters.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The new commissioners set to regulate medical cannabis in Nebraska, as well as the ballot sponsors of the successful effort to legalize it in 2024, blasted an ongoing lawsuit against them as […]
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Pennsylvania Voters Prefer Legalizing Marijuana Through Private Stores Instead Of State-Run Model, Poll Finds
As Pennsylvania lawmakers consider proposals to legalize marijuana, a new poll shows that voters say they favor a model where cannabis is sold by licensed private businesses, rather than through a system of state-run stores as some legislators have promoted. Meanwhile, a new legal memo concludes that the government-run approach “is fundamentally defective and would […]
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Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Move To Limit Medical Marijuana Delivery, But Uphold Other Cannabis Bill Vetoes
Virginia lawmakers have rejected Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) proposed changes to a medical marijuana bill already passed by the legislature, sending the measure back to his desk. In a separate vote, they adopted the governor’s proposed amendments to another bill that would seal records of past cannabis crimes. Meanwhile, the legislature upheld Youngkin’s vetoes of […]
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Supreme Court decides on cannabis cases (Newsletter: April 3, 2025)
PA House speaker on legalization; RFK & VA head’s talk psychedelics; MD marijuana concentrates vote; HI medical cannabis expansion 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 […]
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Oklahoma Activists File New Marijuana Legalization Initiative For 2026 Ballot
Oklahoma activists have filed a proposed initiative to legalize marijuana for adult use that could appear on the state’s 2026 ballot. About two years after voters rejected a separate recreational marijuana legalization measure, Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) filed this latest constitutional amendment with the secretary of state’s office on Monday. The measure would […]
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Top Pennsylvania Lawmaker Says Democrats Are Ready To Pass Marijuana Legalization Bill, But ‘We Will Need Republican Support’
A top Pennsylvania House lawmaker says Democrats are ready to pass a marijuana legalization bill this session, but that the party “will need Republican support” to get the job done—adding that it will be a “heavy lift.” At an event organized by the progressive non-profit Represent PA on Tuesday, House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D) said […]
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Maryland Bill To Let Adults Make Marijuana Edibles And Concentrates At Home Heads To The Governor
A Maryland House bill that would allow adults to manufacture marijuana edibles and concentrates for personal use is officially heading to the governor. And a Senate companion version of the measure is also advancing through the legislature. On Wednesday, the Senate gave final approval to the House-passed legislation from Dels. David Moon (D) and Luke […]
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