Report: Trump White House insider pushed for hemp THC reprieve
The White House lobbied Congress to keep hemp THC products legal thanks to a pressure campaign led by Trump administration insiders, a New York Times report claimed Wednesday. Report: Trump White House insider pushed for hemp THC reprieve is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabisContinue Reading
Georgia medical cannabis patient growth continues to surge
Georgia’s medical cannabis patient registry posted its fastest growth in a decade after a new law eased access. Georgia medical cannabis patient growth continues to surge is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More: Georgia medical cannabis patient growth continues toContinue Reading
Puerto Rico Governor Signs Psychedelics Executive Order
“We are moving toward making Puerto Rico a leader in clinical research and opening new opportunities for our patients, researchers, healthcare professionals, and veterans.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America In a significant move aimed at overhauling Puerto Rico’s approach to severe mental health and substance use disorders, Gov.Continue Reading
White House Denies That Push To Protect Hemp From Ban Is Aimed At Boosting Business Interests Of Top Trump Staffer’s Family
A top aide to President Donald Trump may have close family ties to a hemp industry executive, but that has nothing to do with the White House’s push to get Congress to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products this week, an administration official says. Meanwhile, several sourcesContinue Reading
Combining THC And CBD From Marijuana Can Improve Dementia Patients’ Quality Of Life, Study Shows
“They were awake, alert, more comfortable and less agitated, and this led to significant improvement in the caregiving quality of life.” By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern New research—which Kentucky participated in as a trial site—shows a combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can help late-stage dementia patients feel lessContinue Reading
Trump White House Drug Official Claims Marijuana Is Killing People, Calling It ‘The Number One Drug Of Addiction’
An official in the Trump administration’s White House drug office claims that “the number one drug of addiction is marijuana”—arguing that it is important to “remember the victims of marijuana, the people who’ve died from marijuana harms.” Roneet Lev, who serves as the White House Office of National Drug ControlContinue Reading
North Carolina Bill To Ban Hemp THC Products Won’t Get A House Vote Until At Least November
“Folks recognize that the current state of our law is not tenable. There are basically no rules.” By Claire Michal, NC Newsline The North Carolina House of Representatives will not vote on a bill that would ban intoxicating hemp products in the state until November. That’s after hundreds of hempContinue Reading
Senate amendment would keep hemp THC product ban on track (Newsletter: August 5, 2026)
State AGs push Congress not to undo hemp recriminalization; NC gov wants legal marijuana; Combat sports officials weigh cannabis breathalyzer 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. (function() { window.mc4wpContinue Reading
Virginia hemp THC operators sue to block ban as North Carolina hemp THC ban looms
A hemp THC ban may be coming to North Carolina after authorities in Virginia informed hemp THC merchants of new rules coming into effect later this month. Virginia hemp THC operators sue to block ban as North Carolina hemp THC ban looms is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal &Continue Reading
Delaware cannabis sales hit $53.4 million in market’s first year
The state legalized adult-use marijuana in 2023 but didn’t open retail sales until Aug. 1, 2025. Since then, it’s collected $8 million in sales tax. Delaware cannabis sales hit $53.4 million in market’s first year is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Continue Reading