A House panel in Washington State took another step toward allowing interstate cannabis commerce on Thursday, advancing a Senate-approved bill that would one day enable businesses in the state to […]
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Top Federal Health Official Says Marijuana Scheduling Review Still Needs To Go Through ‘A Few Hoops’
The secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says he’s aware that there’s significant public interest in the timeline for the administrative review of marijuana scheduling—but […]
Michigan Attorney General Pushes Congress To Pass Marijuana Banking Bill After Issuing Warrants For Dispensary Break-Ins
The attorney general of Michigan says that a string of break-ins at marijuana dispensaries in the state underscore the need for Congress to pass cannabis banking reform. Attorney General Dana […]
D.C. Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill Eliminating Licensing Caps Becomes Law Following Congressional Review
A Washington, D.C. bill to make fundamental changes to the medical marijuana program in the nation’s capital became law on Wednesday after undergoing a congressional review period. The measure includes […]
Alcohol group backs federal cannabis legalization (Newsletter: March 23, 2023)
Top senator: “need” to pass marijuana banking “this year”; NY unlicensed sales crackdown; 1st OR psilocybin license; NH homegrow passes Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday […]
New Hampshire House Passes Medical Marijuana Home Grow Bill As Broader Legalization Also Advances
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved a bill to allow medical marijuana patients to grow their own plants for personal use. Weeks after moving through committee, the full […]
Major Alcohol Industry Association Calls For Federal Marijuana Legalization, Recommending Regulatory Framework
A major alcohol industry association is officially backing federal marijuana legalization, sending a letter to congressional leadership on Wednesday that implores lawmakers to “regulate adult-use cannabis at the federal level.” […]
New York Governor Proposes Bill To Increase Enforcement Against Illicit Marijuana Operators As State Works License Retailers
New York’s governor is introducing legislation to increase enforcement authority to crack down on illicit marijuana retailers as the state struggles to stand up the regulated adult-use market. The action […]
Oregon Approves Nation’s First Psilocybin Grower License To Supply Psychedelic Service Centers
Oregon regulators have approved the nation’s first-ever psilocybin production license under a novel state-based regulatory framework for broad access to the psychedelic that voters approved in 2020. The Oregon Health […]
People With Autism And PTSD Could Qualify For Medical Marijuana Under Arizona Bill That’s Advancing
“This is about improving their quality of life, as well as the family’s quality of life, and the right to try a natural, plant-based medicine.” By Gloria Gomez, Arizona Mirror […]
Biden admin update on cannabis scheduling review (Newsletter: March 22, 2023)
GOP senator on marijuana banking prospects; CA psychedelics vote; NY medical cannabis insurance coverage; WA employment protections Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the […]
California Senators Approve Psychedelics Legalization Bill In Committee
A California Senate committee has approved a bill to legalize possession of certain psychedelics and facilitated use of the substances. The legislation from Sen. Scott Wiener (D), which was refiled […]