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The governor of Kentucky says that the state’s efforts to get medical cannabis dispensaries open is now past the “halfway mark” to becoming “fully operational.” Gov. Andy Beshear (D) noted at a press briefing on Thursday that he recently attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for a medical marijuana cultivation business, saying it is “just the The post Kentucky’s Medical Marijuana Program Is ‘Halfway’ To Becoming ‘Fully Operational,’ Governor Says appeared first on Marijuana Moment.

“This study suggests a beneficial impact of psychedelic decriminalization on the people who use them.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America A newly published community survey of individuals who use psychedelics suggests that local decriminalization efforts are overwhelmingly associated with perceived improvements in safety, therapeutic access and psychosocial wellbeing, directly countering historical fears that The post Decriminalizing Psychedelics Improves Safety And Wellbeing, Study Concludes appeared first on Marijuana Moment.

A federal appeals court has laid out the schedule for a lawsuit brought by a coalition of anti-marijuana groups and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical corporation that are challenging the Trump administration’s initiative to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. In May, Judge Trevor N. McFadden dismissed the challenge The post Federal Appeals Court Sets Schedule For Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program appeared first on Marijuana Moment.

“Cannabis-related treatment admissions are largely driven by the criminal justice system.” By Paul Armentano, NORML While the mainstream media—The New York Times in particular—is sounding the alarm about a purported rise in the prevalence of problematic cannabis use, newly released federal data undercutting this narrative has largely gone unreported. How Is Problematic Use Defined? Problematic The post Drug Treatment Admissions For Marijuana Are Highest In States Where It Remains Illegal, New Federal Report Shows (Op-Ed) appeared first on Marijuana Moment.

Virginia hemp businesses that say they are harmed by the state’s newly enacted restrictions on THC products are pushing a legislative cannabis committee to hold a hearing on the issue. The Cannabis Small Business Association (CSBA), which represents hemp companies, is asking the legislature’s Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a The post Virginia Hemp Businesses Want Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On New THC Product Limits appeared first on Marijuana Moment.

Feds urge states to prep for psychedelic approval; IA governor candidate on marijuana; Cannabis R & D tax credit 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… Free to The post CDC wants medical cannabis question on federal health survey (Newsletter: August 27, 2026) appeared first on Marijuana Moment.

A federal health agency has published a new report on recent advances in psychedelic medicine, along with recommendations for state policymakers on how to prepare for formal approval of drugs like psilocybin and MDMA. It also notes how the Schedule I status of many psychedelics has hampered scientific studies on their effects for decades. “Psychedelic-assisted The post States Should Start Planning Now For FDA Approval Of Psychedelics, Federal Report Says appeared first on Marijuana Moment.

“Cannabis companies should consider various pitfalls to ensure not only legal compliance, but to maximize potential benefits.” By Meeren Amin, William Bogot and Douglas W. Charnas, Fox Rothschild LLP With rescheduling of medicinal marijuana and potential relief coming for recreational use, cannabis companies should be aware of tax benefits available to the industry. One such The post How Cannabis Companies Can Take Advantage Of The Research And Development Tax Credit Under Federal Rescheduling (Op-Ed) appeared first on Marijuana Moment.

The Democratic Party’s nominee to be the next governor of Iowa is explaining why he thinks marijuana should be legalized and treated like alcohol, even if he thinks it’s “dangerous.” Legalizing and taxing cannabis can be part of solving the state’s $1.3 annual  budget deficit, Rob Sand, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, said at a town The post Iowa Democratic Governor Candidate Explains Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized Even If It’s ‘Dangerous’ appeared first on Marijuana Moment.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is proposing to add a new question to an annual health survey that would ask how often people use marijuana and whether they are doing so for specific medical reasons or if it is just “for fun or to get high.” The agency’s proposed 2028 National Health The post CDC Wants To Add New Question About Marijuana’s Medical Benefits To Federal Health Survey appeared first on Marijuana Moment.