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Iowa Democratic Lieutenant Governor Candidate Defends Marijuana Legalization Plan From Criticism
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Iowa Democratic Lieutenant Governor Candidate Defends Marijuana Legalization Plan From Criticism

Politics Iowa Democratic Lieutenant Governor Candidate Defends Marijuana Legalization Plan From Criticism Published 3 seconds ago on July 26, 2026 By Marijuana Moment “The plan is to treat it much like alcohol, limit the marketing, and the advertising and put

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Virginia Officials Must Recognize Medical Marijuana’s Federal Legality And Stop Forcing Patients Out Of Recovery Housing (Op-Ed)
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Virginia Officials Must Recognize Medical Marijuana’s Federal Legality And Stop Forcing Patients Out Of Recovery Housing (Op-Ed)

Politics Virginia Officials Must Recognize Medical Marijuana’s Federal Legality And Stop Forcing Patients Out Of Recovery Housing (Op-Ed) Published 2 seconds ago on July 25, 2026 By Marijuana Moment “Virginia’s recovery system will only be stronger when it stops forcing

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Adding Hemp To Dog Food Improves Digestive Health, New Study Shows
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Adding Hemp To Dog Food Improves Digestive Health, New Study Shows

Science & Health Adding Hemp To Dog Food Improves Digestive Health, New Study Shows Published 2 seconds ago on July 24, 2026 By Tom Angell A new study found that adding hemp oil or hempseed byproduct to dog food can

Source: Marijuana Moment

Federal Judge Signals Rhode Island Officials Will Soon Be Able To Award New Marijuana Business Licenses
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Federal Judge Signals Rhode Island Officials Will Soon Be Able To Award New Marijuana Business Licenses

Politics Federal Judge Signals Rhode Island Officials Will Soon Be Able To Award New Marijuana Business Licenses Published 2 seconds ago on July 24, 2026 By Marijuana Moment “The Cannabis Act, as revised, removed the language this court concluded violated

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Medical Marijuana Has ‘Made A Difference’ For Pete Buttigieg’s Family And For Veterans He Served With In The Military, He Says
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Medical Marijuana Has ‘Made A Difference’ For Pete Buttigieg’s Family And For Veterans He Served With In The Military, He Says

Politics Medical Marijuana Has ‘Made A Difference’ For Pete Buttigieg’s Family And For Veterans He Served With In The Military, He Says Published 2 seconds ago on July 24, 2026 By Tom Angell Former U.S. transportation secretary and potential 2028

Source: Marijuana Moment

Georgia’s Expanded Medical Marijuana Law Generates Huge Boost In Number Of Registered Patients
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Georgia’s Expanded Medical Marijuana Law Generates Huge Boost In Number Of Registered Patients

Politics Georgia’s Expanded Medical Marijuana Law Generates Huge Boost In Number Of Registered Patients Published 2 seconds ago on July 24, 2026 By Tom Angell A new law in Georgia that has expanded access to medical marijuana is enticing a

Source: Marijuana Moment

Does White House actually support new hemp bill? (Newsletter: July 24, 2026)
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Does White House actually support new hemp bill? (Newsletter: July 24, 2026)

Newsletter Does White House actually support new hemp bill? (Newsletter: July 24, 2026) Published 49 seconds ago on July 24, 2026 By Tom Angell NDAA psychedelic amendments pass; CA treasurer’s marijuana banking hearing; Alcohol lobby questions cannabis drink tax; Study:

Source: Marijuana Moment

California Treasurer Announces Hearing On Marijuana Business Banking Access Issues
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California Treasurer Announces Hearing On Marijuana Business Banking Access Issues

Politics California Treasurer Announces Hearing On Marijuana Business Banking Access Issues Published 2 seconds ago on July 23, 2026 By Tom Angell The state treasurer of California has announced she will be convening a hearing next week to highlight the

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GOP Lawmaker Claims White House Backs His Hemp Bill, But Administration Has Problems With Inhalable Product Provisions, Sources Say
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GOP Lawmaker Claims White House Backs His Hemp Bill, But Administration Has Problems With Inhalable Product Provisions, Sources Say

Politics GOP Lawmaker Claims White House Backs His Hemp Bill, But Administration Has Problems With Inhalable Product Provisions, Sources Say Published 10 minutes ago on July 23, 2026 By Tom Angell The office of a Republican congressman who filed a

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1 In 5 Cancer Survivors Use CBD To Treat Symptoms Like Pain, Sleep Problems And Distress, Study Shows
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1 In 5 Cancer Survivors Use CBD To Treat Symptoms Like Pain, Sleep Problems And Distress, Study Shows

Science & Health 1 In 5 Cancer Survivors Use CBD To Treat Symptoms Like Pain, Sleep Problems And Distress, Study Shows Published 1 second ago on July 23, 2026 By Tom Angell Nearly one in five cancer survivors say they’ve

Source: Marijuana Moment

Major Alcohol Industry Lobby Backs Bill To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal, But It Wants More ‘Discussion’ On Tax Rate
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Major Alcohol Industry Lobby Backs Bill To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal, But It Wants More ‘Discussion’ On Tax Rate

Politics Major Alcohol Industry Lobby Backs Bill To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal, But It Wants More ‘Discussion’ On Tax Rate Published 2 seconds ago on July 23, 2026 By Tom Angell An alcohol industry trade association is endorsing a

Source: Marijuana Moment

House Passes Psychedelics Amendments To Codify Trump Executive Order And Extend Military Research Program Until 2033
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House Passes Psychedelics Amendments To Codify Trump Executive Order And Extend Military Research Program Until 2033

Politics House Passes Psychedelics Amendments To Codify Trump Executive Order And Extend Military Research Program Until 2033 Published 1 day ago on July 23, 2026 By Tom Angell The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to extend a psychedelics research

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