Virginia Governor Wants Amendments To Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill, Including Delayed Market Launch
Virginia Governor Signs Bills To Protect Marijuana Users’ Parental Rights And Allow Medical Use In Hospitals
Marijuana Reform Group Polls Consumers About Freedoms Where They Live Ahead Of 4/20
Nebraska Senator Pushes Back Against Restrictive Hemp Rules Proposed By State Regulators
The Hemp Industry Is Being Killed By Market Consolidation Disguised As Consumer Protection (Op-Ed)
Federally Funded Study Reveals Marijuana Breathalyzer Breakthrough With 3-D Printed Roadside Tool Able To Detect THC
Alcohol And Tobacco Are More Damaging To Users And Society Than Marijuana Is, Government-Funded Study Concludes
High Marijuana Taxes Don’t Effectively Deter Use, Study Shows, Contrary To NYT Editorial Board’s Claim
Legalizing Marijuana For Recreational Or Medical Use Leads To Reductions In Different Types Of Crime, Study Finds
Marijuana May Be A ‘Gateway To Women’s Orgasm’ In Sexual Health Treatment, Scientific Analysis Finds
WNBA Offers To End Marijuana Testing For Women’s Basketball Players As Part Of Reported Deal With Union
DEA Promotes Anti-Marijuana PSA Contest Inviting Students To Warn Peers About THC Dangers On 4/20
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
Target Expands Involvement In Hemp THC Drinks Market With 72 New Licenses In Minnesota
Marijuana Sales Are Rising And Alcohol Is On The Decline As Consumer Preferences Evolve, Government Data In Canada Shows
Feds Deny Snoop Dogg Request To Trademark ‘Smoke Weed Everyday’ Because Marijuana Is Illegal And Song Lyric Is Too Popular
Marijuana Kiosks For Seniors Are Coming To Independent Living Communities Across Arizona
Montana Retailers Have Sold More Than $1 Billion Worth Of Recreational Marijuana Since Legalization Took Effect
Virginia governor wants cannabis bill changes (Newsletter: April 14, 2026)
Texas hemp product ban paused by judge (Newsletter: April 13, 2026)
Trump advisor says someone is “holding up” cannabis rescheduling (Newsletter: April 10, 2026)
Cannabis sales are rising as alcohol declines (Newsletter: April 9, 2026)
Pennsylvania governor steps up cannabis legalization push (Newsletter: April 8, 2026)
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Health and Humans Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Director Mehmet Oz filed a brief moving to dismiss a lawsuit from anti-marijuana groups that are suing to block a plan to cover hemp products for eligible patients.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) is asking lawmakers to amend a recreational marijuana sales legalization bill—including by pushing back the launch date for the market by six months.
A new poll of Pennsylvania likely voters shows that 69 percent support legalizing marijuana—with majority backing among Republicans, Democrats and independents, and from every age, racial and geographic demographic.
Target is significantly expanding its entry into the hemp-derived THC drinks market by obtaining 72 new lower-potency hemp edible licenses from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management—one for each of its stores in the state and making it the largest holder of such licenses.
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is conducting a survey ahead of 4/20 to find out what cannabis consumers think about freedoms in the jurisdictions where they live.
John Grady of the Slaphappy Hemp Company argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that the hemp industry didn’t kill itself as was claimed in another recent piece but is being targeted by a campaign of “market consolidation dressed as consumer protection.”
A Nebraska senator is pushing back against regulators’ restrictive proposed hemp rules that will classify many products as “adulterated” under the state’s Pure Food Act and block their sales.
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A U.S. Army spokesperson addressed the case of a reserve officer who is being disciplined for owning a licensed New York cannabis business by saying that any member “who wrongfully uses, manufactures, and/or distributes marijuana could face action.”
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Oklahoma’s attorney general tweeted, “For all the illegal marijuana growers and other operators of organized crime considering a future in Oklahoma. Don’t. We will find you. We will arrest you. And we will continue to send a message that Oklahoma does not tolerate these illegal acts in our state.”
A Missouri regulator discussed proposed rules to license marijuana research facilities.
New York regulators are accepting applications to serve on the Medical Cannabis Advisory Council.
Ohio officials sent an alert about preventing cannabis- and alcohol-related incidents during high school prom and graduation season.
U.S. Virgin Islands regulators sent a reminder about cannabis consumption permits for events ahead of 4/20.
New Jersey regulators will begin accepting applications for a cannabis business loan program on Monday.
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board will meet on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board will meet on Thursday.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
German lawmakers are pushing officials to more quickly approve cannabis clubs throughout the country.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study confirmed “the sensitivity of glioma, neuroblastoma, and hippocampal neuronal cultures to CBD.”
A study of “intranasal 5-MeO-DMT administered adjunctively to SSRIs demonstrated acceptable safety and tolerability with promising improvements in depressive symptoms.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
Prohibitionist organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana launched a new podcast.
/ BUSINESS
Vireo Growth Inc. and Glass House Brands Inc. announced a joint venture through which each company will contribute its California dispensary operations to the joint entity in exchange for a 50 percent ownership interest.
AYR Wellness Inc. announced the initial closing of the transfer of its Virginia operations into Arboretum Virginia LLC and the closing and initial funding of its new money exit facility with Arboretum.
/ CULTURE
CNN’s Sanjay Gupta will debut a new installment in his ongoing “Weed” series on Sunday.
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