Ohio Cannabis Activists Resubmit Referendum Petition After Attorney General Rejects Initial ‘Misleading’ Version
Ohio activists have resubmitted a revised referendum petition to block parts of a restrictive marijuana and hemp law from going into effect after the attorney general had rejected an initial version he said was “misleading.” “Upon review of the summary, we identified omissions and misstatements that, as a whole, would mislead a potential signer as […]
South Carolina Lawmakers Should Pass Hemp Legislation That Smartly Regulates Products (Op-Ed)
“South Carolina can take an important step forward on regulating the hemp industry, protecting our families and ensuring access to these products.” By David Spang, Coastal Green Welless via South Carolina Daily Gazette In South Carolina, the hemp industry is at a crossroads. Without sensible regulation for the sale of hemp and hemp-derived products, we […]
The Origins of ‘Green Day’: Rebellion, Punk Rock, and the Scent of Weed
From their earliest days in California’s East Bay, Green Day has been synonymous with rebellion, raw energy, and punk rock. With more than three decades in music behind them, the band formed by Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool has left an indelible mark on rock history. No one would be surprised to […]
WTF, New Jersey!? Lawmakers Want to Criminalize Legacy Weed Buyers Again
New Jersey sold legalization as an exit ramp from the old playbook: fewer arrests, less stigma, more sanity. Now, a top state lawmaker is floating a bill that walks straight back toward punishing the buyer. In the new 2026–2027 session, New Jersey Senate President Nick Scutari has reintroduced S3171, a measure that would create a […]
Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill To Ban Public Marijuana Smoking Ahead Of Possible Legalization Vote On The Ballot
A Florida Senate panel has advanced legislation to ban smoking or vaping marijuana in public places, a development that comes as an industry-funded campaign is seeking to place a recreational cannabis legalization initiative on the November ballot. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee on Tuesday approved the bill, which defines a public place as “a place to […]
‘Survivor’ Didn’t Break Them. Real Life Did. Then They Found Weed.
Nobody grows up thinking, “One day I’ll win a million dollars on TV… and then get really into cannabis.” But life has a funny way of rerouting even the cleanest, most straight-edge trajectories. Just ask Ethan Zohn and Tyson Apostol, two Survivor champions whose journeys into cannabis didn’t start in college dorm rooms or at […]
Home Grow Is Now Legal in the Czech Republic! What Changes in 2026
The Czech Republic has taken another step in its long process of cannabis policy reform. As of January 2026, the country has legalized the home growing of up to three cannabis plants for personal use, according to Cannareporter. This measure reinforces its profile as one of the most open regulatory frameworks in Europe, although it […]
Feds tout hemp roots’ potential in kids’ cancer treatment (Newsletter: January 20, 2026)
IN House rejects marijuana amendment; Study: Cannabis classification not aligned with science; Op-Ed: CBD patients need more than fed hemp ban delay 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… […]
Indiana House Rejects Amendment To Let Farmers Begin Cultivating Marijuana Seeds
The Indiana House of Representatives defeated an amendment aimed at allowing farmers to begin growing marijuana. The amendment, from Rep. Kyle Miller (D), would have directed the state chemist and seed commissioner to issue special use permits to between three and 10 farmers for the cultivation of marijuana seed, with geographic distribution requirements. While Miller […]
USDA Study Shows Untapped Potential Of Hemp Roots In Pediatric Cancer Treatment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is promoting a novel study suggesting that an often underutilized part of the hemp plant—its roots—may hold significant therapeutic potential, including in the treatment of pediatric cancer. Government scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) “redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp, providing new opportunities for industrial hemp […]