Three Republican state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging the federal cannabis rescheduling action announced by President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice last month. The filing from the attorneys general of Indiana, Nebraska and Louisiana claims that they will “show that this agency action fails to comport with theContinue Reading
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers say they’re working to codify into law an executive order President Donald Trump issued to streamline research and access into psychedelic medicine. Reps. Lou Correa (D-CA) and Jack Bergman (R-MI)—co-chairs of the Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus—both recently spoke about the need to enact into lawContinue Reading
When it comes to Europe’s emerging legal cannabis industry, Germany continues to stand alone as the undisputed continental leader. Germany launched legal medical cannabis sales through the nation’s pharmacies in 2017, and since that time, the nation’s legal market has increased exponentially in size and market value. One of theContinue Reading
“I’m proud to continue contributing to the growth and success of Rhode Island and its cannabis industry.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Currant Gov. Dan McKee (D) has nominated the state’s top cannabis administrator to chair the panel that oversees Rhode Island’s cannabis industry, which has now been without aContinue Reading
Hemp farmers and industry advocates will have a challenging time stopping the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that’s scheduled to take effect later this year, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) says. But, he added, it will be easier to pass legislation on the issue next year when Sen. MitchContinue Reading
A recent poll showed that most Virginia voters disagree with Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) veto of legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales—but the disappointment in the move extends to members of her own family, the governor says. “I know a lot of people are not pleased with that veto,” sheContinue Reading
A newly released poll from the Pew Research Center found that “the vast majority of Americans” support legalizing marijuana in some form—with an accompanying analysis finding that backing for the reform “has increased dramatically in recent decades.” The survey results, published on Tuesday, show that 55 percent of U.S. adultsContinue Reading
VA launches MDMA study; Veterans secretary talks ibogaine sourcing issues; Study: Marijuana components for pain; Advocates on hemp ban reversal 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
