Cannabis sales are rising as alcohol declines (Newsletter: April 9, 2026)
DOJ funds marijuana breathalyzer research; MA cannabis restructuring vote; TX hemp lawsuit; VA gov signs psilocybin bill; MD psychedelics bill to gov 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… […]
Texas Hemp Businesses Sue State Officials Over New Rules Banning Products Like Smokable THCA Flower
A coalition of Texas hemp industry leaders and advocacy organizations are suing state officials over recently enacted rules restricting access to hemp-derived products such as smokable THCA flower. The lawsuit, brought by the Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC), Hemp Industry & Farmers of America (HIFA) and several businesses, alleges that the Department of State Health Services […]
High Times Cup Winner 6 Point Cannabis
For Craig Palmer, ending up in High Times still feels slightly unreal. He’s been reading the magazine since he was a teenager. Now, after placing in the first official High Times New York Cannabis Cup, he’s part of the story instead of just flipping through it. Palmer isn’t a newcomer riding legalization hype. He’s been […]
Massachusetts Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Bill To Double Marijuana Possession Limit And Restructure Cannabis Commission
Massachusetts House lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill to double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. The House of Representatives approved the legislation in a vote of 155-0 on Wednesday. If the Senate follows suit, which is expected this week, the proposal would […]
Pennsylvania governor steps up cannabis legalization push (Newsletter: April 8, 2026)
DEA: marijuana rescheduling appeal still “pending”; GOP congressman: let states legalize; MO gov on hemp THC ban; ID medical cannabis resolution 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… Your […]
Inside the DEA’s Crisis of Legitimacy
A long trail of corruption cases, oversight failures, and drug-war contradictions has left the DEA with a credibility problem, even as it continues to influence how cannabis is scheduled, researched, and regulated in the United States. Four decades of corruption scandals and an expanding global mission raise a fundamental question: Is the DEA fighting drugs, […]
Idaho Lawmakers Approve Resolution Asking Voters To Reject Medical Cannabis Ballot Measure
The Idaho House of Representatives has joined the Senate in approving a resolution urging voters to “reject” an effort to place an initiative to legalize medical marijuana on the state’s November ballot. The measure, sponsored by the Senate State Affairs Committee, claims that cannabis legalization in other states has led to a host of harms, […]
Scarlett Johansson On Her First Concert Ever (It Was Cypress Hill And She Was Super High)
Everyone knows Scarlett Johansson. The prolific actress has been captivating audiences on screen for decades, starring in some of the most iconic films of our time. But perhaps not everyone knows details of her personal life, such as the fact that she has a twin brother and two goldfish named Jingles and Bubbles. These were […]
Ohio Judge Pauses Hemp Product Ban Enforcement, Saying It Favors Marijuana Industry
A Sandusky County court of common pleas judge has ruled that Ohio’s new law banning the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids except at licensed marijuana retailers is likely unconstitutional and has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Fremont Police Department from enforcing it. The ruling impacts only the Fremont Police Department and “all who […]
Rare Cannabinoid Company Edibles Review
I try a lot of cannabis edibles. It’s my preferred format for the predictability, easy dosing, and because I love a little treat. Don’t get me wrong, nothing beats a perfectly rolled joint, but there’s something inherently more enjoyable to me in having edibles in my rotation. A good edible should taste delicious (why would […]