Texas Officials Say Cannabis Reform Is A Priority For 2027 Session And Tout Hemp As ‘Saving Grace’ For Farmers
Texas’s incoming Democratic lieutenant governor said a bill to legally regulate THC products will be one of her top priorities in the 2027 session—as the state’s agriculture commissioner-elect says hemp has the potential to be the “saving grace” for farmers. Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin (D) said in an interview with KSAT-TV on Wednesday that while […]
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Officials Clarify That They Haven’t Set A Timeline For Product Testing
“The commission remains focused on advancing this work in a deliberate and responsible manner, with the goal of establishing a functional, compliant medical cannabis program.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission pushed back Tuesday on assumptions that cultivators could wait up to two years for testing guidelines, but commissioners offered no […]
AMA voices cannabis concerns to federal officials (Newsletter: November 3, 2026)
Ted Cruz’s marijuana & voting joke; NH gov & challenger debate cannabis; Police groups oppose MA legalization rollback; Federal registration op-ed 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… Your […]
More Alabama Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Set To Open This Week, Officials Announce
“We’ve also been doing some other educational work with the physicians…making sure that they’re comfortable with the patient registry and the different requirements under the law.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Two medical cannabis dispensaries are expected to open next week, bringing the total to five statewide, Alabama officials announced Thursday. Justin Aday, general counsel […]
Alcohol Lobbyists Encouraged Law Enforcement Officials To Push For Federal Hemp Crackdown, Report Says
Alcohol industry lobbyists have pushed top state law enforcement officials to pressure Congress in support of keeping the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products on track, according to a new report. Politico on Thursday reported it had obtained a “collection of emails” in which lobbyists for major alcohol companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Molson Coors and […]
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Cultivators Ask State Officials To Change Rules On Testing, Fees And Doctor Protections
“We ask the Commission to consider the time current operators will need to reach revenue, accounting for any necessary laboratory licensing or authorization and the issuance of manufacturer and dispensary licenses.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska’s four licensed medical cannabis cultivators are pushing for changes to testing, fees and legal protections for healthcare providers […]
Psychedelic Church’s Secret Agreement With DEA And Approval From Iowa Officials Allows Import And Manufacturing Of Ayahuasca
“The parties agree that maintaining the memorandum of agreement under seal is necessary to protect important public and privacy interests.” By Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch After years of litigation over its nonprofit status and use of a hallucinogenic controlled substance, an Iowa-based church is one step closer to being able to import the drug. […]
Nebraska Officials Consider Changes To Medical Marijuana Rules
One amendment would remove a requirement for product labels to list medical cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance in light of federal rescheduling. By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner People wishing to weigh in on the latest regulations for the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission can do so in person Thursday or by sending in written […]
State officials push DEA for cannabis rescheduling guidance (Newsletter: October 8, 2026)
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Virginia Officials Launch Medical Marijuana Patient Survey, Including Questions About How Recreational Legalization Will Impact Them
Virginia regulators are asking patients to complete a “satisfaction survey” about the state’s medical marijuana program. The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) said the questionnaire is designed to help officials “hear from the people who know Virginia’s medical cannabis program firsthand.” The survey includes questions about how often patients use medical marijuana, what types of […]