Legalizing Marijuana Reduces Personal Bankruptcy Rates As Arrests Decline, Study Shows
U.S. states that legalize recreational marijuana see personal bankruptcy rates decline—an effect that seems to be associated with reduced arrests that can create compounding financial problems, according to a new study. Researchers looked at data on personal bankruptcy cases, state cannabis laws and FBI crime data from 2001 to 2024,Continue Reading
Kansas Democratic Candidates For Governor Campaign On Marijuana Legalization Support
“We should allow adults who choose to buy cannabis to do it in Kansas, and use it safely and responsibly.” By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Cindy Holscher and Ethan Corson on Tuesday both called for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Kansas, separating themselves from other gubernatorial candidates who onlyContinue Reading
Most Marijuana Consumers Don’t Believe Trump Administration Will Complete Rescheduling This Year, Poll Shows
As a hearing on Trump administration’s federal marijuana rescheduling proposal proceeds this month, a new poll shows that most cannabis consumers aren’t optimistic that reform will be fully implemented by the end of the year. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in April issued an order that immediately reclassified state-licensed medical cannabis,Continue Reading
Texas Senator Pledges Renewed Effort To Ban Hemp THC Products
“THC is a weapon of mass destruction, causing chemical injuries to the brain from the body.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a public hearing Tuesday to gather information that will shape future legislation on THC products sold in theContinue Reading
Pennsylvania’s Ban On Gun Licenses Over Marijuana Convictions Is Being Challenged In A New Federal Lawsuit
Pennsylvania police officials are being sued over a state law that blocks people with past convictions for possessing marijuana or other illegal drugs from obtaining licenses to carry guns. The new lawsuit, filed in federal court, cites a recent Supreme Court decision to uphold the gun rights of people whoContinue Reading
New Virginia Law Forces Medical Cannabis Patients To Choose Between Their Medicine And Their Housing (Op-Ed)
“Medical cannabis patients in recovery deserve the same opportunity for stable housing as any other patient managing a chronic condition with a lawfully prescribed medication.” By Jeremy Tillem, GreenhouseRVA Virginia’s recovery housing system is now forcing legal medical cannabis patients out of stable, certified homes—not because of any new publicContinue Reading
Feds issue report on cannabis scales to help state officials set rules (Newsletter: July 8, 2026)
VA marijuana implementation survey; IL cannabis guidance for dispensaries; Poll: THC drinks as alcohol alternative; OR psilocybin fee increase 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.mc4wp =Continue Reading
Trulieve targets September opening for 3 Texas MMJ stores
The MSO – one of four medical marijuana companies granted a Texas license – is building out dispensaries in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. Trulieve targets September opening for 3 Texas MMJ stores is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More:Continue Reading
Illinois Officials Update Marijuana Dispensaries On Increased Possession Limits And Ability To Add Drive-Thru Windows
Illinois officials have published guidance for marijuana businesses about a new law that doubles the amount of marijuana that adults can legally possess, allows drive-thrus and curbside pickups at dispensaries and lets them stay open for longer hours of operation, among other changes. The reforms are part of a large-scaleContinue Reading
Oregon Officials Propose Major Fee Hike For Psilocybin Businesses
“I don’t think the industry can survive this. I think [what] you’re going to see over the next couple years is a major contraction to where there’s just a few people surviving.” By Jake Thomas, Oregon Capital Chronicle State regulators are seeking steep fee hikes on Oregon’s nascent psilocybin industry,Continue Reading