Top GOP West Virginia Lawmaker Says Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Order Could Bolster Push For State Legalization
President Donald Trump’s order to complete the process of federally rescheduling marijuana could move the needle to enact cannabis reform in West Virginia, a top Republican lawmaker says. With proposals to legalize or decriminalize marijuana again on the table in both chambers this session, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw (R) signaledContinue Reading
Nebraska Bill Would Let Medical Marijuana Regulators Remove Patient Protections, Advocates Say
One senator said the bill would grant discretion and authority to a commission that “has already demonstrated that it is openly hostile to the will of the voters.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission could be granted broader power to regulate patients, caregivers and health careContinue Reading
USDA Seeks White House Approval For Changes To Hemp Farming Forms As Industry Braces For Federal THC Ban
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking White House approval for updates to a series of forms it distributes to hemp farmers and regulators to better understand the state of the industry. As a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products looms after President Donald Trump signed a large-scale billContinue Reading
Government-run cannabis dispensary prepares to open next week (Newsletter: January 28, 2026)
GOP congressman wants AZ legalization rollback; VA cannabis sales vote; HI marijuana report; UT decrim; MD psychedelics; THC drinks at major arena 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()Continue Reading
Trump Republicans backing Arizona marijuana adult-use sales repeal
MAGA Republicans still don’t like President Donald Trump’s marijuana rescheduling proposal – and support rolling back adult-use sales in Arizona. Trump Republicans backing Arizona marijuana adult-use sales repeal is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More: Trump Republicans backing Arizona marijuanaContinue Reading
MSO fees, social equity: Framework for Virginia adult-use cannabis sales emerges
The proposal includes a $10 million fee for multistate operators that want to convert their medical licenses. MSO fees, social equity: Framework for Virginia adult-use cannabis sales emerges is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More: MSO fees, social equity: FrameworkContinue Reading
Announcing the nominees for Leafly Strain of the Year 2025
Five strains. Five breeders. Only one winner. Here are our nominees for Leafly Strain of the Year 2025. The post Announcing the nominees for Leafly Strain of the Year 2025 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Announcing the nominees for Leafly Strain of the Year 2025Continue Reading
Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales
Virginia House lawmakers have approved a bill to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana sales—one of several cannabis reform proposals under consideration in the 2026 session. After companion versions of the legislation advanced through a House subcommittee and a Senate committee last week, the full House General Laws Committee passed theContinue Reading
Legalizing Marijuana In Hawaii Could Drive $90 Million In Monthly Sales—With Mixed Tourism Impacts—Report Commissioned By State Finds
Hawaii officials have released a report on the potential economic impact of recreational marijuana legalization in the state, including revenue implications related to domestic and international tourism. The report from Cannabis Public Policy Consulting—which was commissioned by the Hawaii Department of Health’s (DOH) Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation—lookedContinue Reading
Chicago’s United Center to start hemp THC beverage sales at events
The venue has a multiyear partnership with Chicago-based Rythm Inc. to sell hemp-derived THC beverages during concerts and other events. Chicago’s United Center to start hemp THC beverage sales at events is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More: Chicago’s UnitedContinue Reading