Two Economies, One Plant: South Africa’s Cannabis Divide
The road into the Mzintlava River Valley is not on any investment map. It bends past a school with a broken bell, past two spaza shops, and then the tar gives up. What follows is dust, goats, and small fields that look untidy to anyone trained by brochures. This is where South Africa’s cannabis story […]
With Marijuana Rescheduling Still Pending, Federal Workplace Drug Testing Rules Aren’t Changing, Health Agency Says
With marijuana rescheduling still left unfulfilled months after President Donald Trump ordered the process to be completed, there are no plans to update federal workplace drug policy around cannabis, according to a new filing from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In a noticed published in the Federal Register on Friday, HHS […]
Alabama Medical Marijuana Sales Near Launch After Years Of Delay
“There’s a part of me that my heart’s dancing because we are so much closer. So there’s more gratitude right now than anything.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector The Montgomery location of Callie’s Apothecary does not look like much. But standing on the concrete floors and surrounded by metal beams, owner Vince Schilleci described how […]
Texas Could See A Spike In Raids On Hemp Businesses Under New Rules, Industry Advocates Fear
“People don’t know what the rules are. They don’t know what is in effect at a certain time… There is overall confusion around regulations, and that is the biggest issue.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Dallas attorney Chelsie Spencer specializes in making sure Texas businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products know how to stay […]
Anti-Cannabis Group SAM Says New York Weed Is Failing. The Data Says Otherwise.
A point-by-point look at SAM’s New York report finds a familiar pattern: selective data, overstated conclusions and a weaker case than advertised. Anti-Prohibition Claims vs. Evidence What the Evidence Shows Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) has released another report criticizing legal cannabis—this time focused on New York. As with past publications, the report relies heavily […]
Oklahoma Lawmakers Reject Bill To Let Employers Fire More Workers For Using Medical Marijuana
The sponsor filed a motion to potentially revive the legislation for future reconsideration. By Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice Oklahoma House lawmakers on Thursday defeated a measure that would give employers more leeway to fire individuals for using medical marijuana. Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, the author, said House Bill 3127 would not force employers to do anything, but […]
As Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Rollback Nears Ballot, New State Report Shows Regulated Market Reaching Most Consumers
With Massachusetts voters potentially facing a November ballot initiative to roll back the state’s recreational marijuana law, a new report from officials finds legalization is achieving one of its primary goals: disrupting illicit cannabis sales as adults transition to the regulated market. The report from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), released on Friday, found that, […]
Virginia Lawmakers Reach Deal On Final Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales
Virginia House and Senate lawmakers have reached a deal on a final bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales in the commonwealth. While both chambers approved companion versions of the cannabis legislation this session, with amendments adopted along the way that more closely aligned them, there were still key outstanding differences to resolve after the latest […]
Alaskan Thunderf*ck, We Hardly Knew Ye
My courageous struggle to stay high through the marijuana dark ages of the ‘80s and ‘90s. If you’re not listening to vinyl, you’re not listening, period.It’s vinyl or nothing for me. Literally. — Cannabis enthusiast, 1920s Part 1: The ‘80s Part II: The ‘90s Allan H. is a man of a certain age living in […]
Ohio cannabis referendum faces deadline next week (Newsletter: March 13, 2026)
Senate psychedelics bill; Feds reject Snoop’s “Smoke Weed” trademark; MD medical marijuana for firefighters; Cannabis consumers’ politics 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… Hold on, just one second […]