Texas Crime Labs Say They Don’t Have Enough Resources To Test Hemp Products For THC As Lawmakers Consider Ban
“I’m going to prioritize the fentanyl before hemp, and every dollar I spend on testing drugs is a dollar I don’t have to spend on testing a sexual assault kit.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune As Texas lawmakers debate whether to regulate or ban THC products, officials with the state’s crime labs say they […]
Texas Lawmakers Take Up Bill To Ban Hemp THC Products As Democratic Walkout Prevents Floor Vote
Texas lawmakers took up a bill on Wednesday that would ban consumable hemp products containing THC. But despite the committee hearing being held, the legislation isn’t expected to advance during an ongoing special session as Democratic state lawmakers continue to deny the House a quorum to pass any measures amid a conflict over proposed redistricting. […]
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Former Trump AG pick: rescheduling would destroy Dems; OK marijuana ballot push; MD psychedelics task force report; Medical cannabis for vets’ PTSD 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… […]
Rand Paul Is Working To ‘Reach A Compromise’ On Hemp THC Product Laws With McConnell And House Lawmakers
A Republican senator says he has plans to meet with House lawmakers to “reach a compromise” on an approach to regulate hemp in light of his opposition to a proposal in Congress to ban products with any “quantifiable” amount of THC. Part of that compromise, he said, is to address concerns he and other stakeholders […]
Slightly Stoopid Lights Cannabis Joint With Laser At Texas Concert As Lawmakers Debate Hemp Ban
As Texas GOP lawmakers remain laser-focused on passing a bill to restrict hemp sales during a special legislative session, Kyle McDonald of the band Slightly Stoopid recently had a laser of his own focused on a different objective: Lighting a joint on stage with the beam of a powerful device during a set the band […]
Lawmakers Push for Adult-Use On Top of Medical Legalization
While Slovenia moves forward with a bill to legalize medical marijuana, some lawmakers believe that’s just the beginning. That’s why members of the Freedom Movement, The Left, and the Social Democrats are stepping on the gas, having introduced a new bill to legalize adult-use cannabis, according to Marijuana Moment. The proposal from the Balkan nation […]
Rural Texans Say Hemp Is An Economic And Health Lifeline As State Lawmakers Push Ban
“I know so many people who have used [hemp-derived THC] to get off tobacco, alcohol, or other pills.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Some who live in Texas’s small towns say that if someone looks close enough, they will see why hemp-derived THC has taken root in rural regions. Faded crosses on the side […]