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Georgia Governor Signs Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Access By Allowing Vaping And Adding New Qualifying Conditions

Georgia’s governor has signed a bill to expand medical marijuana access in the state. SB 220, which Gov. Brian Kemp (R) approved on Tuesday, will add new qualifying conditions for the program, allow patients to vaporize medical cannabis and change THC potency limits, among other reforms. Under the legislation, patients with lupus will be allowed […]

Indiana GOP Governor Directs State Agencies To Meet With Medical Marijuana Advocates As Federal Rescheduling Takes Effect

Indiana state officials are holding a series of meetings with medical marijuana advocates at the direction of the Republican governor. One day after the Trump administration announced that federal cannabis rescheduling is moving forward, officials from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Health and other state agencies sat down with Hoosier Veterans […]

Wisconsin Democratic Candidates For Governor Call For Marijuana Legalization

“Wisconsin is falling behind. Legalizing marijuana is about fairness, growth, and common sense.” By Benjamin Yount, The Center Square There was lots of pot talk on social media in Wisconsin on Monday. A number of Democrats, including two of the leading candidates for governor, took to X to push for legal marijuana on 4/20. “It’s […]

Pennsylvania Governor Says Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move Is An ‘Important Step’ That Helps The Push To Legalize In The State

“Practically every one of our neighbors has legalized marijuana and is benefiting from hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity and revenue.” By John Cole, The Center Square Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) thinks the Trump administration took an “important step” on Thursday after it redefined how the federal government classifies medical marijuana. Acting […]

Missouri Governor Signs Bill To Ban Hemp THC Products In Line With Scheduled Federal Recriminalization

“Missouri needs to be a place where it’s safe to be able to have your children get access to a product that doesn’t include harmful intoxicants.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) signed a bill Thursday that will take all intoxicating hemp products off the shelves starting November 12—including THC seltzers […]

Massachusetts Governor Signs Bill Doubling Legal Marijuana Possession Limit And Revising Industry Rules

The governor of Massachusetts has signed a bill to double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. Gov. Maura Healey (D) approved the legislation on Sunday, about a week and a half after lawmakers sent it to her desk in unanimous House and Senate […]

Missouri Hemp Businesses Ask Governor To Veto Bill That Would ‘Eliminate’ The Industry

“It would effectively eliminate an entire industry in Missouri—the hemp industry—regardless of any federal change in legislation.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independenta Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (R) office received 10,000 handwritten letters Tuesday asking him to veto a Missouri bill that would impose a statewide ban on intoxicating hemp products. The letters, gathered in just 10 […]

Virginia governor wants cannabis bill changes (Newsletter: April 14, 2026)

Feds want anti-marijuana groups’ lawsuit dismissed; PA legalization poll; Target adds new hemp THC drink licenses; NORML consumer freedom survey 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… Hold on, […]

Virginia Governor Wants Amendments To Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill, Including Delayed Market Launch

Virginia’s governor is requesting that legislators make amendments to a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales that they sent to her desk last month. On Monday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) returned the legislation with suggested changes—including pushing back the launch date for sales to begin by six months, from January 1, 2027 to July 1, […]

Oregon Governor Signs Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospices And Other Health Facilities

Oregon’s governor has signed a bill to allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to access medical marijuana in certain health facilities such as hospices. Gov. Tina Kotek (D) approved the legislation from Rep. Farrah Chaichi (D) on Tuesday after it cleared the Senate in a 20-8 vote last month and was passed by the House of […]

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