Hemp Companies Sue DEA, Challenging Agency’s Claim That Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Federally Banned
Hemp companies have filed lawsuits challenging the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) determination that a cannabinoid produced synthetically from components of the cannabis plant is federally illegal. DEA issued a rule last month saying that while it had already considered hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) to be a Schedule I illegal substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), […]
GOP lawmakers push to save hemp from impending federal ban (Newsletter: June 1, 2026)
LA gov signs marijuana penalty bill; HI gun denials for cannabis; Study: Cannabinoids for cancer treatment; States want federal rescheduling guidance 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 […]
Tennessee Will Make It Illegal To Sell THCA And Other Hemp Products Starting On July 1 Under Newly Finalized Rules
“Our focus was to faithfully implement the framework enacted by the general assembly.” By Adam Friedman, Tennessee Lookout A combination of state and federal rules are going to reshape Tennessee’s once-burgeoning hemp industry starting in July. Most of Tennessee’s most popular hemp-derived cannabis products, like THCA, will be illegal to sell as the Tennessee Alcoholic […]
Hemp-Based Plastic Shows Promise As Environmentally Friendly Alternative To Traditional Packaging Materials, Study Finds
CBD is widely used for personal wellness. In the not-so-distant future, it could be used for environmental wellness. By Phillip Smith, The American Hemp Monitor Many ubiquitous plastics we use for everything from water bottles to food packaging to substrates for flexible electronics are made from petroleum-based materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which not […]
Lawmakers want cannabis tax guidance from IRS (Newsletter: May 29, 2026)
Poll: Marijuana consumers back Trump actions on issue; VA legalization push in budget; ATF cannabis gun reform op-ed; Study: Marijuana & exercise 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… […]
GOP Lawmakers File Amendments To Prevent Federal Recriminalization Of Hemp THC Products This Year
Three Republican members of Congress have filed separate amendments to large-scale agriculture legislation that would prevent a scheduled federal ban on hemp THC products from taking effect in November. One proposal, from Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), would keep many hemp products legal that are currently set to be recriminalized this year, add labeling requirements and […]
3 In 4 Marijuana Consumers Now Support Trump Administration’s Cannabis Actions, Post-Rescheduling Poll Shows
President Donald Trump has seen a massive swing in support for his administration’s marijuana policy actions from consumers since moving to federally reschedule medical cannabis—with nearly three out of four now having a favorable view—according to a new survey. The latest quarterly presidential approval tracking poll from NuggMD and Marijuana Moment found that 73 percent […]
State AGs file lawsuit to block cannabis rescheduling (Newsletter: May 28, 2026)
Senator: Saving hemp “uphill path”; VA gov family “displeased” w marijuana veto; Poll: US backs legal cannabis; Codifying Trump’s psychedelic move 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 […]
It’ll Be An ‘Uphill Path’ To Stop A Federal Ban On Hemp THC Products This Year, Ted Cruz Says
Hemp farmers and industry advocates will have a challenging time stopping the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that’s scheduled to take effect later this year, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) says. But, he added, it will be easier to pass legislation on the issue next year when Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who led the […]
Rhode Island Governor Picks New Chair For Cannabis Control Commission
“I’m proud to continue contributing to the growth and success of Rhode Island and its cannabis industry.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Currant Gov. Dan McKee (D) has nominated the state’s top cannabis administrator to chair the panel that oversees Rhode Island’s cannabis industry, which has now been without a leader for over seven months. […]