Cannabis Companies Finding Purpose in Honoring Veterans
Every November, Americans take a collective breath to honor those who’ve worn the uniform, the ones who stood watch in silence, who carried both pride and pain home with them, and who continue to serve in quieter ways long after their military careers end. For many veterans, returning home can be its own kind of […]
Conflicting hemp stances from alcohol & packaged goods groups (Newsletter: November 7, 2025)
FBI data: Marijuana arrests drive the drug war; MD gov’t psychedelics report; NE AG: cannabis a “poison”; SD committee’s medical marijuana & hemp recs 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 […]
Big Alcohol’s Hemp Civil War: Brands Want A Pause. Distributors Want To Sell THC.
The cannabis industry has spent the past year battling lawmakers, attorneys general and FDA ambiguity over intoxicating hemp beverages. Then something unexpected happened. Not from cannabis. From alcohol. And not in a united front. A split. A civil war. Earlier this month, several of the most powerful alcohol trade lobbies in the country asked Congress […]
Most Ohioans Support Opening New Marijuana Shops In The State And Say They Improve The Economy, Poll Finds
Ohioans are broadly supportive of having marijuana dispensaries in the state, with a majority saying the industry is positively impacting the economy, according to a new poll. Researchers at Ohio Northern University’s Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) surveyed adults on a wide range of what it called “backyard issues,” including solar farms, multi-family […]
Beer, Wine And Spirits Distributors Tell Congress Not To Ban Hemp THC Products As ‘Demand For Alcohol Has Shifted Downward’
More than 50 alcohol distributors have joined together to oppose efforts in Congress to ban intoxicating hemp products, stressing to lawmakers that as demand for alcohol has “shifted downward,” the cannabis market has helped sustain their industry. In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Wednesday, the coalition of beer, wine and spirts wholesalers said […]
Strike’s Over, Spirit’s High: Cannabis Workers Win Historic 45-Day Battle
Workers lit the fire, and now the industry’s feeling the heat. You gotta fight for it: there’s no other way. You win when you unite What can the cannabis industry learn from this? After forty-five days walking the picket line through Pennsylvania’s early-winter chill, the cannabis workers at RISE Dispensary in York proved something simple […]
South Dakota Legislative Panel Recommends Tighter Regulations On Medical Marijuana And Hemp Products
“This committee, in my opinion, has only made it harder for patients to access medical cannabis.” The rift between a South Dakota oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday in Pierre when the committee approved 11 motions, some of which called for tighter regulations. The motions were not made public before the […]
Nominate Outstanding Women and Non-Binary Cannabis Leaders for The Grass Ceiling Honors
Across the country, women and non-binary leaders are reshaping the cannabis industry: breaking barriers, challenging conventions, and creating a more inclusive future. Now, their impact is being celebrated. The Grass Ceiling Honors, presented by GreenState in collaboration with Cann Studio, recognize exceptional changemakers redefining what leadership looks like in cannabis. From cultivation and entrepreneurship to […]
High Times and Hollywood Roll One Up: Join Our Cinema Sessions at The Woods Cannabis Lounge
Cinema and cannabis meet under the stars in West Hollywood. On Saturday, November 15, 2025, High Times will co-host Cinema Sessions at The Woods, an immersive evening of film, art, and community. The event runs 7–10 PM at 8271 Santa Monica Blvd and is free and open to the public. Presented in collaboration with High Concept Entertainment, Fundgible, Two Hands, and 420 Films, the night will showcase a sneak peek at […]
The Raids That Shook Europe’s Cannabis Empire
Lisbon, October 2025. The room fell silent when Dr. Vasco Bettencourt, director at INFARMED’s Licensing Unit, took the stage. He knew what awaited him: a hall packed with growers, exporters, and pharmaceutical operators anxious for answers after months of raids, suspended licenses, and delayed export permits. “We’re improving the system,” he said, pausing between lines […]