Alcohol Retailers Celebrate Senate’s Move To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal, For Now
A coalition of alcohol retailers are cheering Senate leaders’ inclusion of provisions in a key funding bill to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products—saying it provides industry supporters with more time to convince Congress to “establish a responsible federal framework for low-dose hemp-derived THC beverages.” “We commend the Senate, the White House […]
Senate Gives Hemp THC Products A Lifeline By Including Provisions To Delay Planned Federal Ban In New Spending Bill
U.S. Senate leaders have included provisions to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products in a key new spending bill. Industry advocates believe the move will give them more time to convince Congress to enact comprehensive regulations to effectively regulate, rather than prohibit, the products. Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 […]
Mike Jones Interview: Cannabis, Health and Staying Motivated
Twenty years after the world memorized his phone number, the Houston legend is lighter, calmer and weirdly into the tax code. He’s still doing what he’s always done best: being Mike Jones. Mike Jones shows up in Los Angeles looking healthier than he has in years, calm and confident, and wearing a jacket in the […]
Virginia Attorney General Launches Enforcement Effort On Hemp THC Products, Kratom And ‘Emerging Intoxicants’
“New intoxicating products and substances enter the market every single day, many of which include dangerous or illegal ingredients.” By Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury Virginia is creating an enforcement unit to oversee the rapidly expanding market for vaping products, hemp-derived intoxicants, THC and kratom, consolidating several regulatory responsibilities within the attorney general’s office. Attorney General […]
BYOB Is Dead. Bring Your Own Buzz.
At a packed Boston pub, Ethan Zohn and Levia co-founder Kristin Rogers skip the beer, add a measured serving of THC to their ginger ales, and give BYOB a new meaning. In the first episode of Kicking Back, High Times’ new World Cup docuseries hosted by Survivor winner and former pro soccer player Ethan Zohn, […]
GOP Lawmaker Circulates Another New Bill To Keep Hemp THC Products Federally Legal
Another Republican congressman is circulating legislation that would delay a planned federal ban on hemp THC products and institute some regulations—including packaging requirements, testing rules and age limits. Rep. James Comer (R-KY), who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has not yet formally filed the proposal, but Marijuana Moment obtained a draft version […]
Delaware Governor Signs Bill To Regulate And Tax Hemp THC Drinks
Delaware’s governor has signed a bill that seeks to regulate hemp-derived THC beverages—including with an age limit, potency restrictions and taxes. Gov. Matt Meyer (D) signed HB 373 from Rep. Debra Heffernan (D) into law last week and announced the action on Tuesday. The legislation as enacted restricts sales of hemp THC drinks to people […]
Daily cannabis use surpasses alcohol & cigarettes (Newsletter: July 29, 2026)
ID medical marijuana campaign won’t challenge ballot denial; Poll: Hemp bans drive consumers to license cannabis biz; Marijuana taxes study 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… *Rattling the […]
Teen cannabis use is going down as more states legalize, federal study shows (Newsletter: July 28, 2026)
Marijuana testing in ERs bill advances in Congress; WI gov: stop hemp THC product ban; VT cannabis reforms help combat illicit market 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… […]
Athletes Use Cannabis in Silence: What This NFL-Backed Study Revealed
Professional and elite athletes in contact sports described using cannabis for pain, sleep, recovery, anxiety, and other reasons while often relying on teammates, online research, and trial and error instead of trusted medical guidance. Even as sports leagues relax their policies, fear of judgment, punishment, and career consequences continues to keep cannabis use largely out […]