Texas Court Cancels Arguments In Case Challenging Hemp Rules After Democratic Justices Win Election
“We don’t want to waste the lawyers’ time with an argument if there’s a chance the new court will also want to hear argument.” By Zach Leggio, The Texas Tribune Days after voters ousted all three Republican justices on the 15th Court of Appeals in Tuesday’s election, the court canceled oral arguments for four cases, […]
This Week’s Election Results Open The Door To Expanding Cannabis Legalization Across The US (Op-Ed)
“The 2026 election didn’t legalize cannabis in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina or Georgia. But it changed the political conditions under which those decisions will be made.” By Rodney Holcombe, LeafLink Cannabis legalization was on the ballot in far more states than voters might have realized on Election Day. While it was literally on the […]
Texas Election Results Boost Efforts For Legal Marijuana And Hemp Access, Advocates Say
“THC was one of the many things that helped people make up their minds that Republicans in the state don’t care about them.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) has led a crusade against THC products over the past few years, eventually leading to state officials banning several hemp-derived […]
2026 Election: Massachusetts Question 8, Idaho HJR 4 and Houston Prop A
Massachusetts could end recreational sales, Idaho voters decide whether to give lawmakers sole authority over cannabis legalization and Houston votes on marijuana enforcement. Cannabis is also shaping races in Texas and New Hampshire, with a federal hemp deadline five weeks out. Ten years ago, Massachusetts voted to legalize recreational marijuana. Today, voters could shut down […]
Supporters And Opponents Of Massachusetts Anti-Marijuana Ballot Question Have Spent Nearly $6.5 Million As Election Approaches
More than $3.7 million, almost all of the money in support of the repeal effort so far, came from a single source: SAM Action Inc. By Hallie Claflin, Chris Lisinski and Jordan Wolman, CommonWealth Beacon For all the money wealthy donors from private equity and the investment world have splashed on changing how Massachusetts elections […]
Cannabis industry donates to top congressional Democrat ahead of election (Newsletter: October 28, 2026)
GOP lawmaker: Put hemp provisions in key bill; KS poll shows legalization support; Study: Marijuana consumers trust dispensary staff more than doctors 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… […]
Brazil Election 2026: What Bolsonaro vs. Lula Means for Cannabis
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, edged Lula in the first round and has named a cannabis executive as his pick for health minister. With the October 25 runoff days away, Brazil’s patient associations fear a market built for corporations, while investors see an opening in Latin America’s biggest economy. Brazil is a […]