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FDA Psychedelics Hearing Focuses On Boosting Therapeutic Innovations While Adhering To Scientific Standards
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted a hearing on psychedelic therapy on Monday, with the agency and other federal partners that participated taking testimony from dozens of advocates,…
Hemp operators are already unwinding ahead of federal ban
While the extension of the federal hemp ban offers breathing room, it doesn’t erase the pressures on the estimated $38.7 billion industry. Hemp operators are already unwinding ahead of federal ban is…
Cannabis biz PAC donations are boosting anti-legalization lawmakers (Newsletter: September 15, 2026)
Congress to vote on marijuana & drug testing bill; FDA psychedelics plan; San Francisco cannabis cafe regs; Study: Medical marijuana & cancer symptoms Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s…
Vermont Lt. Gov. Settles with Regulators for Cultivating Cannabis Plants at Unlicensed Location
Vermont Lt. Gov. John Rodgers (R) says he agreed to pay a $2,500 fine to state regulators to settle a violation for growing about 200 cannabis plants at an unlicensed location, Vermont Public…
Nebraska Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Overturn Medical Cannabis Laws
The Nebraska Supreme Court last week rejected a challenge from a former state senator attempting to overturn the state’s medical cannabis laws, the Nebraska Examiner reports. In the unanimous ruling,…
Federal Appeals Court Reverses Breach of Contract Judgment for Cannabis Cultivator, Saying Federal Law Prohibited Agreement
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio, reversed a Michigan cannabis cultivator’s $38.1 million judgment against a cannabis retailer due to federal prohibition, MLive reports. Hello…
Ohio cannabis product tied to health problems, store closure identified
Vext ties the product in Ohio dispensary closure to a Vapen vape cartridge. Testing found no contaminants as Ohio's investigation continues. Ohio cannabis product tied to health problems, store…
New York promises hemp THC beverage crackdown as widespread illegal sales continue
New York officials are aware that hemp THC beverages sales are brisk despite state law prohibiting their sale outside of licensed channels. New York promises hemp THC beverage crackdown as widespread…
San Francisco Officials Propose Rules For Cannabis Cafes Where People Could Consume While Listening To Live Music And Ordering Food
San Francisco officials are seeking public input on newly released draft rules for cannabis cafes in line with a California state law enacted last year that authorizes local governments to let…
Trump-Linked PAC Uses Marijuana Business Donations To Campaign For GOP Lawmakers Who Voted Against Legalization
A political action committee that shares the same treasurer as President Donald Trump’s own super PAC is using money raised from marijuana business donations to launch a series of ads for 11…
Bill Directing Federal Health Officials To Track Testing For Marijuana And Other Drugs In Hospital ERs Set For House Vote This Week
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill this week to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study how prevalent drug testing for marijuana, fentanyl and…
Report: Cannabis Excise Taxes Totaled Over $3.5 Billion Across 30 U.S. States Last Year
Locally licensed cannabis retailers in 30 U.S. states and the District of Columbia generated about $3.55 billion in cannabis excise tax revenues between July 2025 and June 2026, according to a U.S.…
Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Program Audit Calls for Increased Oversight
A performance report covering the Pennsylvania medical cannabis program published last week by the Department of the Auditor General found that the program is lacking proper oversight. Auditor…
Medical Marijuana Helps Cancer Patients With Pain, Anxiety And Nausea, Government Study Shows
Medical marijuana appears to help cancer patients by decreasing pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety and depression while also improving sleep, according to a new study conducted by government officials…
FDA Officials Lay Out Plan To Make Psychedelic Therapies Available To Patients ‘More Quickly’
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials are laying out the agency’s “new framework” for psychedelic medicines, including steps they are taking to “make psychedelic therapies available to…
California regulators recall ‘adulterated’ cannabis, shutter massive farm after worker death
New details have emerged about the massive California cannabis cultivation operation where authorities allegedly discovered toxic materials after the death of a worker. California regulators recall…
DEA pressures medical cannabis business over workers with convictions (Newsletter: September 14, 2026)
RFK cites “enormous demand” for psychedelics; NE Supreme Court medical marijuana ruling; MA anti-cannabis ballot op-ed; MO hemp Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every…
Ohio Marijuana Dispensary Closes Amid Reports Of ‘Adverse Health Effects’ In People Who Bought Vapes
“We had a death in Holzer Medical Center ER in that time frame… We have no report yet on the cause of death. We don’t know if it’s related or not.” By Jake Zuckerman, Signal Cleveland This story was…
Missouri Moves Ahead With Hemp THC Product Restrictions As Federal Ban Is Delayed, But May Reassess In 2027
“If they make a change in the drinks, then this is something we will have to look at in January…putting a framework around specifically the drinks.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent When Joshua…
Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers scoop up MMJ permits
Illinois adult-use retailers can now apply for a medical marijuana license under SB 3222, unlocking DEA eligibility and 280E tax relief. Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers scoop up MMJ permits is…
Republican gubernatorial candidate courts Michigan cannabis industry, vows to kill new 24% MJ tax
Michigan cannabis businesses are supporting the Republican candidate for governor, who's vowed to cut a new 24% wholesale tax. His Democratic opponent has yet to take a position. Republican…
Illinois Allows Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensaries to Begin Serving Medical Customers
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on Thursday announced that 37 adult-use cannabis dispensaries have been authorized to sell medical…
Massachusetts Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Surpass $10B Mark
Ten years after Massachusetts voters passed the state’s adult-use cannabis reforms, the legal cannabis market has now surpassed $10 billion in total sales, the State House News Service reports.…
What Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis is really about
Curaleaf Holdings claims its takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis is a premium over Aurora's current valuation. But there's more to it than that - including cash, debt and market position. What…