It’ll Be An ‘Uphill Path’ To Stop A Federal Ban On Hemp THC Products This Year, Ted Cruz Says
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
Virginia Governor’s Own Family And Friends Are ‘Displeased’ With Her Marijuana Veto, She Admits
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
The ‘Vast Majority Of Americans’ Support Marijuana Legalization, New Pew Poll Shows
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
Cannabis groups file to partake in DEA rescheduling hearing (Newsletter: May 27, 2026)
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
The most relaxing weed strains
Listen, you need to relax. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you are, or what you’re doing; you are guaranteed to be carrying around a little bit of extra stress that’s only weighing you down, and our selections for the most relaxing weed strains are one of the bestContinue Reading
Cultivation’s Biggest Risk Isn’t the Crop—It’s the Build
For years, the risks in growing cannabis were tied to what happened inside the grow: genetics, pests, environmental control. But today, the biggest decisions happen before your first plant even goes in the ground—especially if you’re managing a commercial operation or planning to scale. From inefficient facility layouts to misalignedContinue Reading
Marijuana Legalization Supporters And Opponents File Notices To Participate In DEA Hearing On Rescheduling Next Month
Advocacy organizations on both sides of the marijuana legalization debate have filed notices of intent to participate in a hearing on broad federal rescheduling of cannabis that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to begin next month. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche last month issued an order that immediatelyContinue Reading
VA Launches New Study On MDMA To Treat Veterans With PTSD And Alcohol Use Disorder
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching a new trial on whether MDMA-assisted therapy can help military veterans who are struggling with severe mental health disorders, including PTSD and alcohol use disorder. The study will involve approximately 80 veterans and will compare outcomes between those who take MDMAContinue Reading
Cannabis Provides ‘Significant Improvements’ In Pain For Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis And Osteoarthritis Patients, Study Shows
Cannabis products appear to have “beneficial effects” for people struggling with the symptoms of chronic pain, according to a new study— with the results indicating relief from both intoxicating and nonintoxicating cannabinoids. Researchers affiliated with the University at Buffalo, University of Michigan Medical School and MoreBetter recruited 64 people withContinue Reading
$60 Million Cannabis Lending Fund Signals Major Shift in Industry Finance
The cannabis industry has spent the better part of a decade doing something almost no other major American industry has been forced to do at this scale: finance itself. While politicians debated reform and traditional banks largely avoided the space, cannabis operators built billion-dollar businesses under some of the harshestContinue Reading



