Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Are Divided On How To Regulate Hemp THC Products
Proposed Texas Hemp License Fee Hike Will Force Businesses To Close, Advocates Say
Trump Administration Ditches Alcohol Limit Guidance As Marijuana Remains Federally Criminalized
Kentucky Governor ‘Not Satisfied’ With Medical Marijuana Access Rollout, But Expects Pace To ‘Pick Up Significantly’ In 2026
GOP Congressman Dismisses Concerns About Marijuana Rescheduling Delay, Saying Trump Made It ‘Very Clear’ DOJ Must Act
CBD Has ‘Substantial Promise’ To Combat Tumors From Cancer, Scientific Review Shows
Marijuana Users Are Being Unjustly Jailed For Allegedly Driving Under The Influence, Government-Funded Study Shows
California Officials Award $30 Million In Marijuana Revenue To Support Research On THC Drinks, Terpenes And Tribal Cannabis Sales
Medical Marijuana Use Is ‘Prevalent’ Among People With Disabilities—And It Helps Treat Pain, New Federally Funded Study Shows
Teen Marijuana Use ‘Remained Stable’ As Legalization Expands, Federal Health Officials Acknowledge
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
Joe Rogan Slams ‘Really Bad’ Federal Hemp Ban Trump Signed, Blaming Alcohol Industry For Influencing Congress
New Netflix Documentary Shows How Psychedelics Help Military Veterans Heal Trauma
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
Marijuana Company Sues DoorDash, Total Wine And Others Over Alleged Illegal Sales Of Hemp THC Products
DOJ won’t delay cannabis rescheduling, GOP congressman says (Newsletter: January 12, 2026)
Federal medical cannabis protections approved in Congress (Newsletter: January 9, 2026)
Trump drug czar pushed to back full cannabis legalization (Newsletter: January 8, 2026)
New Trump drug czar supports medical cannabis (Newsletter: January 7, 2026)
DEA says cannabis rescheduling process still “pending” (Newsletter: January 6, 2026)
Published
on
By
Trump admin ditches alcohol limit guidance as marijuana stays illegal; FL legalization bill; KY medical cannabis launch; MA sales total; TX hemp rules
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.
Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible…
Before you dig into today’s cannabis news, I wanted you to know you can keep this resource free and published daily by subscribing to Marijuana Moment on Patreon. We’re a small independent publication diving deep into the cannabis world and rely on readers like you to keep going.
Join us at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment
/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services issued new dietary guidelines backing away from a prior federal recommendation to limit alcohol consumption to specific amounts—even as marijuana remains federally criminalized and more Americans are choosing cannabis for their personal health.
Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co- chair Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) told Marijuana Moment he’s not concerned the Department of Justice will delay or ignore President Donald Trump’s rescheduling order—saying the president made it “very clear” his administration should move forward with the reform.
A Florida senator filed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana and break up what he calls “monopolies” in the state’s current medical cannabis program by revising the business licensing structure.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said he’s “not satisfied” with the pace of his state’s medical cannabis program rollout—but added that the recent approval of the first processor business will help things “pick up significantly.”
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission reported that retailers have sold more than $10 billion worth of recreational and medical marijuana products since 2018—and the agency’s executive director said the addition of consumption lounges will further boost the market in 2026.
Harrison Bard of Custom Cones USA and DaySavers argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that pre-rolled joints are a “key component of any smart cannabis retail strategy”—detailing data on their market share and saying they are “popular, easy to merchandise and serve as consumer entry points for new brands and formats.”
The Texas Department of State Health Services held a hearing on proposed hemp rules—with industry advocates testifying that a provision to increase licensing fees by as much as 13,000 percent will force businesses to close.
The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue held a hearing on a bill to regulate hemp THC products—including with age restrictions, potency limits and testing and labeling requirements.
/ FEDERAL
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to pursue land strikes against drug cartels.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is promoting resources on how staying drug-free can help people land “cool” jobs.
/ STATES
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) appointed a new member to the Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council.
A Kentucky representative filed marijuana legalization and expungement legislation.
California regulators issued a recall of marijuana products due to the company operating as a distributor without a distribution license.
Colorado regulators issued health and safety bulletins about marijuana products with contaminants above acceptable limits.
Oklahoma regulators issued an emergency order to suspend operations of a medical cannabis business over alleged violations.
The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners is accepting applications from physicians who want to be able to recommend medical cannabis.
Massachusetts’s top marijuana regulator questioned a study purporting to link cannabis use to mental health issues for young people.
Oregon regulators published updated cannabis market data.
New York regulators took enforcement action against an unlicensed marijuana store.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will meet on Tuesday.
—
Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.
Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access.
—
Photo courtesy of Chris Wallis // Side Pocket Images.
Tom Angell is the editor of Marijuana Moment. A 25-year veteran in the cannabis and drug law reform movement, he covers the policy and politics of marijuana, psychedelics and other substances. He previously reported for Forbes, Marijuana.com and MassRoots, and was given the Hunter S. Thompson Media Award by NORML and has been named Journalist of the Year by Americans for Safe Access. As an activist, Tom founded the nonprofit Marijuana Majority and handled media relations, campaigns and lobbying for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and Students for Sensible Drug Policy.
Add Marijuana Moment as a preferred source on Google.
All the cannabis news you need, all in one place. Copyright © 2017-2026 Marijuana Moment LLC ® and Tom Angell