Major Alcohol Industry Lobby Backs Bill To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal, But It Wants More ‘Discussion’ On Tax Rate
An alcohol industry trade association is endorsing a newly filed bill in Congress that would allow continued sales of certain hemp-derived THC products, partially scaling back a broad ban that is scheduled to take effect later this year. The group, however, says that the measure’s tax provisions require “continued discussion.” The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of […]
Does White House actually support new hemp bill? (Newsletter: July 24, 2026)
NDAA psychedelic amendments pass; CA treasurer’s marijuana banking hearing; Alcohol lobby questions cannabis drink tax; Study: CBD for cancer symptoms 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… Free to […]
GOP Lawmaker Claims White House Backs His Hemp Bill, But Administration Has Problems With Inhalable Product Provisions, Sources Say
The office of a Republican congressman who filed a new bipartisan bill to keep certain hemp-derived THC products federally legal this week sent a press release saying the legislation is “backed by the White House”—but an administration official deflected Marijuana Moment’s question about the matter and other sources say President Donald Trump’s team has problems […]
White House backs bill to keep hemp THC products legal, GOP sponsor says (Newsletter: July 23, 2026)
Marijuana & insurance coverage bill filed in Senate; KY medical cannabis in hospitals; Study: Marijuana reduces opioid use 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… Free to read (but […]
New Bipartisan Bill In Congress Would Keep Hemp THC Products Legal, With New Taxes And Regulations
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have filed a new bill that would allow continued sales of certain hemp-derived THC products, partially scaling back a broad ban that is scheduled to take effect later this year. The new Lawful Hemp Protection Act, introduced by Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Angie Craig (D-MN) on Wednesday, would again change the […]
Bill to federally legalize cannabis filed in Senate (Newsletter: July 17, 2026)
Rescheduling opponents seek to block marijuana companies from suit; DE cannabis rules changes; VA dental form marijuana question 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 is often […]
Banking group pushes Congress to pass cannabis bill (Newsletter: July 7, 2026)
AMA’s new marijuana stances; Congressional psychedelics bill; NH gov candidates clash on cannabis; MO marijuana workers unionize 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 […]
Defense Department Would Issue Report On How Psychedelic Mushrooms Can Benefit Military Members Under New Congressional Bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have filed a new bill in Congress what would require the Department of Defense to evaluate how ongoing research on the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin could help members of the military. The Veterans and Servicemembers PTSD Emerging Treatment Review Act, filed this week by Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ), would direct the […]
North Carolina Senate Passes Bill To Restrict Hemp THC And Kratom Products
“If there are folks that want to legalize marijuana, then they can introduce that bill, we will talk about that.” By Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline On their last day before heading home for nearly a month, North Carolina senators voted to ban most cannabis products currently being sold in the state. The version of House Bill […]
Louisiana Bill To Create Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program Funded By Opioid Settlement Dollars Takes Effect Without Governor’s Signature
Louisiana’s governor has allowed a bill to create a psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program to take effect without his signature. The new effort will use opioid settlement dollars to fund clinical trials aimed at developing alternative treatments such as psilocybin, ibogaine and MDMA. The Senate and House of Representatives both gave final approval to the proposal from […]