CBD Has ‘Substantial Promise’ To Combat Tumors From Cancer, Scientific Review Shows
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound in marijuana, “holds substantial promise as an anti-tumor agent” in addition to its other anti-inflammatory properties, a new scientific review Scientists explored CBD’s effect on many types of cancer—including some of the most aggressive ones, such as glioblastoma, which affects the brain. They also noted it can help suppressing the […]
Massachusetts Officials Will Review Complaint That Anti-Marijuana Campaign ‘Fraudulently’ Collected Signatures For Ballot Initiative
Massachusetts election officials have scheduled a hearing to investigate a complaint challenging the signature gathering process for a proposed ballot initiative to roll back the state’s marijuana law. This comes about two weeks after the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Elections Division confirmed that the anti-cannabis campaign collected enough valid signatures to send the measure to […]
Trump drug czar pushed to back full cannabis legalization (Newsletter: January 8, 2026)
NH marijuana legalization bill passes; HI proposal for cannabis on ballot; FL medical marijuana patients’ parental rights; New Year’s resolution poll 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 […]
Congresswoman Pushes Trump’s New Drug Czar To Back Full Marijuana Legalization And Follow ‘Science, Not Stigma’
A Democratic congresswoman is imploring President Donald Trump’s newly Senate-confirmed White House drug czar to follow the science and proactively support fully legalizing marijuana—going beyond the incremental cannabis rescheduling order the president recently signed. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, shared a link on Tuesday to a Marijuana Moment article about […]
New Trump drug czar supports medical cannabis (Newsletter: January 7, 2026)
IRS rejects marijuana nonprofit’s app; WI medical cannabis; IN legalization bill; VA patient protections; MI tax lawsuit proceeds 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… Before you dig into […]
New Hampshire House Passes Bills To Legalize Marijuana And Let Dispensaries Convert To For-Profit Status
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved a bill to legalize marijuana in the state—though its chances of passage in the Senate remain dubious, and the governor has expressed clear opposition to the reform. Also on Wednesday, the House passed a proposal to allow medical cannabis dispensaries to become for-profit businesses. The marijuana legalization […]
Senate Approves Trump’s White House Drug Czar Pick Who Supports Medical Marijuana As Rescheduling Looms
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as White House drug czar. Sara Carter Bailey, who will soon be officially sworn in as director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) following a 52-48 confirmation vote on Tuesday, will play a central role in implementing the administration’s drug policy agenda. […]
Florida Patients Could Lose Medical Marijuana Registrations For Having Open Containers Of Cannabis In Cars Under New Legislation
The ban on the carry of open cannabis products applies to both drivers and passengers. By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix Carrying an open package of medical marijuana, hemp or THC products, including beverages, in a car, would be illegal and could lead to suspension or possible revocation of a patient’s access to medical marijuana under […]
Top Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker Says State Isn’t Ready To Legalize Medical Marijuana, Criticizing Trump’s Rescheduling Move
A top Republican Wisconsin lawmaker says President Donald Trump made the “wrong” choice to order the rescheduling of marijuana—which he called a “dangerous drug”—but he says the upside is that research barriers may be lifted in a way that demonstrates medical cannabis can be effectively used in a limited way as an alternative to prescription […]
DEA says cannabis rescheduling process still “pending” (Newsletter: January 6, 2026)
Congressional marijuana provisions; DEA psychedelic quotas; FL AG: Keep legalization off ballot; Industry group’s Trump PAC donations 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 not […]