Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales
Legalizing Marijuana In Hawaii Could Drive $90 Million In Monthly Sales—With Mixed Tourism Impacts—Report Commissioned By State Finds
First Government-Run Marijuana Store In Minnesota Will Open Next Week, Local Officials Say
GOP Congressman Backs Effort To Roll Back Marijuana Legalization In Arizona—But Says Trump Holds ‘Power’ With Rescheduling Push
New Utah Bill Would Decriminalize Marijuana, Removing The Threat Of Jail Time For Low-Level Possession
Marijuana Use Isn’t A ‘Red Flag’ In The Dating Scene, Three In Four Americans Say In New Survey
10 Million US Adults Microdosed Psychedelics Last Year, New Report Shows
Marijuana’s Restrictive Federal Classification Isn’t Supported By Science, New Study Concludes
USDA Study Shows Untapped Potential Of Hemp Roots In Pediatric Cancer Treatment
More Than A Third Of Rap And Hip Hop Music Videos Feature Marijuana, Government-Funded Study Shows
Largest Entertainment Arena In US Partners With Cannabis Businesses To Sell THC Drinks At Concerts And Live Events
Woody Harrelson Got Kicked Out Of Two Bars For Smoking Marijuana With Matthew McConaughey’s Mom
State Marijuana Regulators Share Tips On How To Stay Safe And Legal Around The Holidays
One In Three Americans ‘Pre-Game’ With Marijuana Before Family Holiday Gatherings, Survey Finds
As More Americans Choose Marijuana Over Alcohol, Mainstream Media Notices The ‘Cousin Walk’ Thanksgiving Tradition
Montana Retailers Have Sold More Than $1 Billion Worth Of Recreational Marijuana Since Legalization Took Effect
Pre-Rolls Are A Key Driver Of The Cannabis Retail Market’s Success (Op-Ed)
Massachusetts Hits $10 Billion Marijuana Sales Milestone, With Top Official Saying Consumption Lounges Will Bolster Industry In 2026
Ohio Dispensaries Sold More Than $1 Billion Worth Of Legal Marijuana In 2025
Marijuana Consumers Are More Likely To Shop At Target Following Decision To Sell Cannabis-Infused Drinks, Poll Shows
Government-run cannabis dispensary prepares to open next week (Newsletter: January 28, 2026)
Trump’s cannabis move undermines gun ban for users, Supreme Court brief says (Newsletter: January 27, 2026)
Virginia cannabis sales legalization bills advance (Newsletter: January 26, 2026)
MA voters regret signing anti-cannabis ballot petition, poll shows (Newsletter: January 23, 2026)
ATF revises gun ban for marijuana & other drug consumers (Newsletter: January 22, 2026)
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Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) told Marijuana Moment he supports a ballot initiative to roll back cannabis legalization in Arizona, though acknowledged that President Donald Trump has a lot of “power” with his rescheduling order.
A government-run marijuana dispensary in Anoka, Minnesota is set to open its doors for sales next week—with the mayor saying the city has “successfully managed and reinvested millions in profits from our municipal liquor stores” and “that experience has given us a unique blueprint for the cannabis sector.”
The Virginia House General Laws Committee approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales, as companion legislation with a different start date for the launch of the market is also advancing in the Senate.
A report commissioned by the Hawaii Department of Health projects that legalizing recreational marijuana would generate up to $90 million in monthly sales—including an estimate that tourists will contribute upwards of $11.5 million per month in cannabis purchases “at minimum.”
A Utah lawmaker filed a bill to decriminalize marijuana, removing the threat of jail time for first-time low-level cannabis possession offenses.
Maryland lawmakers introduced bills to extend the Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances for another year and require an additional report with updated recommendations for ensuring “broad, equitable and affordable access to psychedelic substances.”
The United Center—which is the largest entertainment arena in the U.S. and home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks—entered into a multi-year partnership to make THC beverages from Señorita and RYTHM available for sale at concerts and live events.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration has a new assistant administrator of the Diversion Control Division.
The U.S. Sentencing Commission will consider publishing additional proposed changes to sentencing guidelines on Friday.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) tweeted, “Bureaucrats are meddling in Kentucky’s hemp industry and hurting our family farms. I’m pushing back to protect jobs, support innovation, and stop government overreach. My legislation would allow state regulations to override the federal hemp ban.”
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New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado (D), who is running a primary challenge against Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), criticized her leadership on cannabis issues.
The Virginia Senate Court of Justice Committee rejected a bill that would have allowed police to search vehicles based solely on the smell of marijuana.
The Maryland Senate Finance Committee heard briefings from cannabis regulators. Separately, the Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council met.
A Washington State senator sent a press release about her bill to regulate kratom products getting a hearing.
Illinois lawmakers filed legislation on cannabis business signage and product labeling.
Vermont regulators published guidance on marijuana retail business relocation.
Oklahoma regulators suspended operations of a medical cannabis business over alleged violations.
Oregon regulators will host a cannabis listening session on Wednesday.
The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission will meet on Thursday.
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