More Than A Third Of Rap And Hip Hop Music Videos Feature Marijuana, Government-Funded Study Shows
More than a third of popular U.S. hip hop and rap music videos referenced marijuana in 2024, according to a new government-supported study. Artists like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have helped drive that trend by promoting a “chilled” lifestyle, the researchers said. According to the analysis—which was funded by the Ministry of Justice and […]
More Patients Sign Up For Texas Medical Marijuana Program As New Dispensary Licenses Are Issued
“We’re absolutely laser-focused on doctors, because they are really the patients’ first entry point into the program, by asking your physician if you qualify.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune After lawmakers blunted expansion for years, Texas’s medical marijuana industry is slated to see more marijuana operators coming online, current ones opening more facilities and […]
DOJ won’t delay cannabis rescheduling, GOP congressman says (Newsletter: January 12, 2026)
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 […]
GOP Congressman Dismisses Concerns About Marijuana Rescheduling Delay, Saying Trump Made It ‘Very Clear’ DOJ Must Act
A GOP congressman says President Donald Trump made it “very clear” his administration should move forward with rescheduling marijuana, and so he isn’t concerned about the possibility that the Justice Department will delay or ignore the recent directive to complete the process. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, told Marijuana Moment […]
Pre-Rolls Are A Key Driver Of The Cannabis Retail Market’s Success (Op-Ed)
“Pre-rolls are now a key component of any smart cannabis retail strategy. They are popular, easy to merchandise and serve as consumer entry points for new brands and formats.” By Harrison Bard, Custom Cones USA and DaySavers In today’s cannabis market, pre-rolls are no longer a novelty, they’re essential to retail success. Once seen as […]
Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Are Divided On How To Regulate Hemp THC Products
“It would behoove us to work together…to make sure that we—in my humble opinion—protect our constituents, but also protect an industry that I think is needed.” By Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner Wisconsin lawmakers are backing competing visions for the future of hemp in the state. One proposal, (SB 682), was discussed during a Thursday meeting […]
Trump Administration Ditches Alcohol Limit Guidance As Marijuana Remains Federally Criminalized
The Trump administration is 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 personal health reasons. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released updated dietary guidance on Wednesday, drawing […]
Proposed Texas Hemp License Fee Hike Will Force Businesses To Close, Advocates Say
“Many small businesses simply cannot absorb this level of cost and will be forced to shut down rather than renew.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Texas state health officials have proposed raising licensing fees by as much as 13,000 percent for some hemp businesses, among a slate of changes that many industry members and […]
Massachusetts Hits $10 Billion Marijuana Sales Milestone, With Top Official Saying Consumption Lounges Will Bolster Industry In 2026
Massachusetts reached a marijuana sales milestone in 2025, with $1.65 billion in adult-use sales for the year—bringing the state’s total legal cannabis purchases to over $10 billion since the recreational market launched, officials announced on Thursday. A top regulator also said that the forthcoming addition of social consumption lounges could give the industry a further […]
Federal medical cannabis protections approved in Congress (Newsletter: January 9, 2026)
Rescheduling could let DC legalize marijuana sales; MA anti-cannabis initiative challenge; Study: CBD combats tumors; OH’s $1 billion in sales 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… BREAKING: Journalism […]