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 […]
Major airline won’t be serving cannabis sodas, despite reports (Newsletter: August 8, 2025)
MA anti-marijuana ballot measure; Fed judge rules for psychedelic church; HI medical cannabis courses; Poll: Marijuana a “gateway crop” to gardening 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 […]
No, Virgin Atlantic Is Not Offering Cannabis-Infused THC Sodas On Its Flights, Company Clarifies
The airline Virgin Atlantic is denying claims it’s partnering with a cannabis beverage company that’s gone out of its way to convince followers a deal has been reached to provide its THC-infused sodas to adult travelers on select U.S. flights. Drippy, which sells drinks with 10mg of THC and 10mg of CBN, launched a video […]
Oklahoma cannabis legalization campaign launches for 2026 ballot (Newsletter: August 7, 2025)
Poll: Marijuana consumers expect federal legalization by 2028; Study: Legal dispensaries tied to reduced opioid deaths; Ohio legal sales anniversary 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… Free to […]
Major pharma & alcohol companies lobbied Congress on cannabis (Newsletter: August 6, 2025)
Senate panel slams Schedule I marijuana & psychedelics limitations; PA senator on legalization; MS ibogaine hearing; TX hemp poll; LSD for dog anxiety 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 […]
From Fields to Futures: Hemp’s Global Mission
From the rice paddies of Thailand to the sun-scorched plains of the American Midwest, from the green hills of Europe to the vibrant markets of South America, a quiet movement has been growing. A global cadre of visionaries has spent the last decade moving through time zones and cultures with one common thread guiding them: […]
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 […]
Texas Democrats’ Walkout Over Redistricting Endangers Hemp Ban Legislation
Texas Democratic House lawmakers are leaving the state to prevent a vote on redrawing the state’s congressional district map in Republicans’ favor—a move that could lead to a stalemate on a Senate-passed bill to ban hemp products containing any THC. The cannabis legislation moved through the Senate on Friday and is now in the House’s […]
Four In Five Texas Voters Want Hemp Products To Be Regulated, Not Banned, Poll Shows As THC Prohibition Bill Stalls
As a Texas Senate-passed bill to ban consumable hemp products with any amount of THC sits in limbo in the House, a new poll shows likely voters in the state across the political spectrum aren’t on board with the policy change—with an overwhelming majority saying they support regulation over prohibition of cannabinoids. The Senate hemp […]
Cannabis industry committee donates $1M to Trump super PAC (Newsletter: August 5, 2025)
Former DEA head predicts marijuana action; TX hemp ban; Congressional drug PSAs provision; Study: Cannabis & psychedelics treat eating disorders 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… *Rattling the […]