Louisiana Government Task Force Would Study Marijuana Legalization Under Lawmaker’s New Proposal
Psychedelics Are A ‘Magic Cure’ For Mental Health Conditions, Congressman Says
Colombian Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Marijuana
It’s ‘About Damn Time’ The Federal Government Catches Up To Voters On Marijuana Legalization, Congresswoman Says
Nevada Is Losing Out On $80 Million In Annual Revenue By Separating The Marijuana And Gaming Industries, Report Finds
Medical Marijuana Helps Pain Patients Reduce Use Of Opioids, New Study Shows
More Older Adults Are Using Marijuana As An Alternative To Pharmaceuticals, Federally Funded Study From American Medical Association Shows
A Single Dose Of Psilocybin Appears To Safely Treat Cocaine Addiction, New Study Published By American Medical Association Study Shows
Medical Marijuana Can Be A ‘Profoundly Helpful Tool’ For Seniors Dealing With Pain And Other Maladies (Op-Ed)
There’s ‘Strong Public Demand’ For Bigger Marijuana Reform Than Trump’s Rescheduling Move, Federally Funded Study Shows
Politicians And Major Brands Celebrate Cannabis Culture On 4/20
Woody Harrelson And Bill Maher Complain That Marijuana Taxes Are Too High While Smoking Joints At The Dispensary They Own Together
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
Target Is Launching Hemp THC Drink Sales In Three Of The U.S.’s Most Populous States
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
Lawmakers push cannabis reform on Capitol Hill (Newsletter: May 14, 2026)
Congress wants crackdown on unregulated cannabis products (Newsletter: May 13, 2026)
DEA launching new cannabis business registration applications (Newsletter: May 12, 2026)
White House drug czar says cannabis is “still illegal” after rescheduling (Newsletter: May 11, 2026)
Congress considers veterans’ medical cannabis amendment (Newsletter: May 8, 2026)
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Several lawmakers spoke at an event about the need for federal cannabis reform, with Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) saying “it’s about damn time Congress caught up” with voters on the issue and Rep Steve Cohen (D-TN) calling Drug Enforcement Administration roadblocks “the Strait of Hormuz for marijuana legislation.”
Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) said psychedelic therapies can be a “magic cure” for mental health conditions, and Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) said providing access for military veterans and others is “the right thing for Congress to do.”
The Colombian House of Representatives First Committee approved a bill to legalize marijuana, with the sponsor saying it will “help homeless people, help farmers and indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities who have lived with this plant for many years.”
A Louisiana representative filed legislation to create a new Recreational Cannabis Policy Task Force to study marijuana legalization and issue a report with recommendations on issues like taxation, licensing, health, criminal justice and equity.
A new study found that Nevada is losing out on $80 million in annual marijuana tax revenue by imposing rules that have created strict barriers between the state’s cannabis and gaming industries.
A new study found that “medical cannabis may be a useful adjunct therapy for reducing opioid use, relieving chronic pain, and improving health-related quality of life.”
National Cannabis Industry Association board member Jordan Isenstadt argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that upcoming elections on the state and federal levels matter a lot more to the future of the sector than any piece of legislation filed in Congress.
/ FEDERAL
The Drug Enforcement Administration is promoting a prohibitionist group’s anti-marijuana information as part of National Prevention Week.
The House bill to federally legalize marijuana got one new cosponsor for a total of 71.
The House bill to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products got one new cosponsor for a total of 33.
The House bill to allow marijuana businesses to list on stock exchanges got one new cosponsor for a total of three.
/ STATES
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed a bill giving the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission new authority to crack down on unauthorized and unregulated kratom, tianeptine and phenibut products.
The chair of the North Carolina Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee said there’s a chance lawmakers could address marijuana and hemp issues this session.
Colorado regulators issued a health and safety advisory about marijuana products with yeast, mold and aspergillus above acceptable limits.
New York’s acting top marijuana regulator spoke about the growth of the state’s legal industry.
Maine regulators published an overview of cannabis-related legislation enacted this session.
The Fond du Lac Band in Minnesota opened the first cannabis consumption lounge in the state.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will meet on Thursday.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
Gunfire erupted in the Philippine Senate chamber as a senator sought to avoid arrest on an International Criminal Court warrant concerning his role in the nation’s bloody “war on drugs.”
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “adolescents perceived cannabis as less harmful than cigarettes, nicotine vapes, and alcohol” and that “as adolescents aged, they were less likely to perceive cannabis as harmful, unlike other substances.”
A study found that “despite remaining illegal at the federal level, a considerable number of US adults reported microdosing cannabis, psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA in their lifetime.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Boston Globe editorial board said there should be more coordinated standardization of marijuana rules between states with legalization.
/ BUSINESS
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $116.9 million and a net loss of $29.5 million.
iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $33.5 million and a net loss of $14.3 million.
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $13.3 million and a net loss of $11.5 million.
TerrAscend Corp. is facing unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board.
Michigan retailers sold $258.6 million worth of legal marijuana products in April.
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