GOP Congressman Files Bill To Delay Federal Hemp Ban For Two More Years As Trump Calls For CBD Access
A Republican congressman has introduced a bill that would give the hemp industry two more years before a federal ban on THC products would take effect, which stakeholders hope will better position them to negotiate a broader compromise with lawmakers. After President Donald Trump signed a spending bill last year with provisions that would wipe […]
Federal medical cannabis protections approved in Congress (Newsletter: January 9, 2026)
Rescheduling could let DC legalize marijuana sales; MA anti-cannabis initiative challenge; Study: CBD combats tumors; OH’s $1 billion in sales 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 […]
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Would Ease Restrictions On Advertising By The Industry, Congressional Researchers Say
If marijuana is rescheduled—as President Donald Trump directed in a recent executive order—congressional researchers say the move could ease current restrictions on advertising for cannabis products. Moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) wouldn’t federally legalize the plant. But while it’s commonly understood that the reclassification would have […]
Trump’s Marijuana Order Means Congress Must Delay The Federal Hemp Ban’s Timeline (Op-Ed)
“Congress, you have your marching orders from the president. Extend the implementation timeline for the hemp ban.” By Adam Terry, Cantrip As was widely reported to be imminent, last week just about the entire cannabis universe watched President Donald Trump sign an executive order to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. What was […]
Bipartisan Tennessee Lawmakers Push For State-Level Marijuana Reform Following Trump’s Federal Rescheduling Move
“Our marijuana laws are stuck in the dark ages–overly punitive, out of step with our neighbors and holding our state back.” By Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout Tennessee lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for new marijuana laws following President Donald Trump’s executive order to loosen cannabis restrictions. Democratic Sen. London Lamar of […]
Federal Health Programs Will Cover Up To $500 Worth Of CBD For Certain Patients By April, Trump Official Dr. Oz Says
A top Trump administration health official said last week that his agency will soon launch a novel program to have Medicare cover the costs of CBD for certain patients. But while the administration has not yet released specific details about the initiative’s rollout, one cannabis company that says it’s partnering with the government on the […]
Federal cannabis legalization commission proposed under Senate bill (Newsletter: December 24, 2025)
Inside Trump’s marijuana meeting; State AGs tell SCOTUS: Keep cannabis user gun ban; Fed study: Teen marijuana use “stable”; Cannabis & holidays 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. (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || […]