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An exclusive licensing agreement permits a cannabis company to manufacture and distribute the boxing icon's cannabis brand. < Back Mike Tyson, TerrAscend Team Up To Launch Tyson 2.0 in Maryland, Pennsylvania Nov 25, 2025 Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The exclusive licensing agreement allows the cannabis company to manufacture and distribute the boxing icon’s cannabis brand. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

The company expects the favorable corporate environment in Delaware to help achieve its strategic objectives. < Back Curaleaf Announces Proposed Domestication to Delaware Jan 8, 2026 Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The company believes the favorable corporate environment afforded by Delaware will further its strategic objectives. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

Verilife is offering a special discount on top products for Green Wednesday, and customers visiting any Maryland Verilife location during the week of 11/23 can redeem a doorbuster with a single in-store purchase. < Back Enjoy some of Maryland’s best deals this Green Wednesday at Verilife. Nov 17, 2025 Leafly Staff Leafly Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link This Green Wednesday, Verilife is celebrating the season by offering a special discount for their customers. They’re marking down some of their top products, and that’s not all. On the week of 11/23, any customer who stops by any Maryland Verilife location can get a chance to redeem a doorbuster with just a single in-store […] The post Enjoy some of Maryland’s best deals this Green Wednesday at Verilife. appeared first on Leafly. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

Colorado's governor signed a bill to facilitate pardons for low-level psychedelics possession convictions. The bill allows pardons for offenses related to psilocybin, ibogaine, and DMT. The new legislation also requires data collection on psychedelics use and amends rules around licensing for psychedelic healing centers. < Back Colorado Governor Says Bill He Signed Allowing Psychedelic Convictions To Be Pardoned Marks A Step ‘Towards A Fairer Future’ Jun 10, 2025 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The governor of Colorado says a bill he recently signed into law to facilitate pardons for low-level psychedelics possession convictions represents another step “towards a fairer future.” Gov. Jared Polis (D) last week gave final approval to legislation that empowers him and future governors to grant pardons to people who’ve been convicted of psychedelics-related offenses, which he’s advocated for since the state legalized certain entheogenic substances. Polis promoted the “great news” on Monday, sharing a link to a Marijuana Moment article about the signing of the bill, as well as a separate measure aimed at reducing certain regulatory restrictions on cannabis businesses. The bill allows for low-level “possession of psilocybin, ibogaine, and DMT, which is now legal today, to be removed from criminal records,” the governor said. “We’re working towards a fairer future.” The newly enacted legislation from Sen. Matt Ball (D) and Rep. Lisa Feret (D) authorizes governors to grant clemency to people with convictions for low-level possession of substances such as psilocybin, ibogaine and DMT that have since been legalized for adults under a voter-approved ballot initiative in 2022. It will also require the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Department of Revenue (DOR) and Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to “collect information and data related to the use of natural medicine and natural medicine products.” Great news, Colorado! I've signed a bill to allow low-flow-level possession of psilocybin, ibogaine, and DMT, which is now legal today, to be removed from criminal records. We're working towards a fairer future. https://t.co/v6htjd5z7B pic.twitter.com/At38sHRhMJ — Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) June 10, 2025 That must include data on law enforcement activities, adverse health events, consumer protection claims and behavioral impacts related to psychedelics. Prior to passage by the Senate last month, a committee amendment removed a government appropriation to pay for data collection and tracking, replacing a reference to “ongoing appropriations” with “appropriations or gifts, grants, or donations.” Ball said at the time that lawmakers have a letter of intent from the Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative—a nonprofit that supports advancing psychedelic therapy—to fund the program for the entirety of its five-year duration. The bill will earmark $208,240 in those funds for the governor’s office of information technology. “To implement this act, the office may use this appropriation to provide information technology services for the department of public health and environment,” the text says. The legislation further amends rules around licensing and ownership of psychedelic healing centers. For example, it removes a requirement for fingerprint background checks for owners and employees of licensed facilities, making it so they would only be subject to a name-based criminal background check. It additionally “requires the state licensing authority to adopt rules related to product labels for regulated natural medicine and regulated natural medicine products and permits the state licensing authority to adopt rules regarding the types of regulated natural medicine products that can be manufactured.” The proposal overall earned support from an array of advocates, including psychedelic medicine proponents as well as groups more skeptical of legalization. Public commenters at a hearing seemed to agree that the bill’s data collection provisions would help observers both inside and outside Colorado better understand the outcomes around regulated psychedelics. Late last month, Polis touted the fact that Colorado’s legal psychedelics program is “fully launched” now that regulators have issued licenses for each part of the psilocybin supply chain. *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* Earlier this session, the governor signed into law a bill that would allow a form of psilocybin to be prescribed as a medication if the federal government authorizes its use. While Colorado already legalized psilocybin and several other psychedelics for adults 21 and older through the voter-approved ballot initiative, the newly enacted reform will make it so drugs containing an isolated crystalized version synthesized from psilocybin can become available under physician prescription. Polis signed a bill to create the regulatory framework for legal psychedelics in 2023. Separately in Colorado, a bill that would have limited THC in marijuana and outlawed a variety of psilocybin products died following the lead sponsor’s move to withdraw the legislation. Marijuana Companies Are Blocked From COVID-Era Employee Retention Tax Credits Under 280E Penalty, Federal Court Says *Photo courtesy of Dick Culbert.* The post Colorado Governor Says Bill He Signed Allowing Psychedelic Convictions To Be Pardoned Marks A Step ‘Towards A Fairer Future’ appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

nuEra is the spot for 420 in Illinois. With eight locations across the state, there's a nuEra near you. Take advantage of 420 savings today. The post Skip the crowds and start your 420 early with nuEra appeared first on Leafly. < Back Skip the crowds and start your 420 early with nuEra Mar 25, 2025 Leafly Staff Leafly Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link nuEra is the spot for 420 in Illinois. With eight locations across the state, there's a nuEra near you. Take advantage of 420 savings today. The post Skip the crowds and start your 420 early with nuEra appeared first on Leafly. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarified that a Norwegian man was denied entry to the U.S. due to admitting to prior drug use, not a meme of Vice President J.D. Vance... < Back Feds Say Tourist Who Admitted To Prior Marijuana Use In Legal Places Was Denied Entry To US Over Drugs—Not Bald JD Vance Meme Jun 25, 2025 Staff Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is clarifying that the reason its agents denied entry to the U.S. for a Norwegian man wasn’t over a meme of a bald Vice President J.D. Vance that they found on his phone, despite reports to the contrary. Rather, it was because he admitted to previously using illegal drugs—which the tourist says was merely marijuana in legal jurisdictions. Mads Mikkelsen was denied entry at a port of entry in New Jersey earlier this month. And it made global headlines because, after he was confronted with a meme of Vance on his phone by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents, it was reported that he was turned away from the country for political reasons. DHS and CBP have refuted that claim, however, sharing posts on Tuesday that push back against the reporting. “FACT CHECK. Claims that Mads Mikkelsen was denied entry because of a meme are unequivocally FALSE,” DHS said. “TRUTH: Mikkelsen was refused entry into the U.S. for his admitted drug use. Only those who respect our laws and follow the rules will be welcomed into our country.” Mikkelsen said that, upon questioning, he admitted to using cannabis in Mexico and Germany, he told the Norwegian newspaper Nordlys. “It’s legal in both places, so in my mind it was irrelevant,” he said. “It’s a legal substance where it was taken—just like alcohol.” He also claimed that a document explaining his denied entry contained at least two falsehoods: One, that he had a passport from Spain, when he is a Norwegian citizen who has never visited Spain. And second, that he physically possessed a pipe at the time of his entry, when CBP simply found a photo of a pipe on his phone. While marijuana remains federally prohibited, the department’s reasoning for denying the tourist are nonetheless notable. It’s not clear when Mikkelsen’s prior marijuana use took place, but even by CBP’s own policy, applicants to work at the agency itself are only ineligible for employment if they’ve used controlled substances, including cannabis, within three years of their application. Fact Check: FALSE Mads Mikkelsen was not denied entry for any memes or political reasons, it was for his admitted drug use. pic.twitter.com/is9eGqILUq — CBP (@CBP) June 24, 2025 This is one of the latest cannabis-related controversies involving DHS and CBP. In January, just before President Donald Trump’s inauguration, DHS and CBP urged a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit from licensed New Mexico marijuana businesses who claim the agencies have been unconstitutionally seizing state-regulated marijuana products and detaining industry workers at interior checkpoints. Representatives of eight New Mexico marijuana businesses jointly filed the lawsuit against the federal government last October in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. That action came months after initial reports emerged of CBP agents increasingly taking cannabis products and other assets from state licensees at border checkpoints throughout the state. The controversy also caught the attention of certain congressional lawmakers. For example, Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) sought to amend appropriations legislation covering DHS by explicitly preventing U.S. border patrol agents from using funds to seize marijuana from state-licensed businesses. Last April, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) could be heard saying on a leaked recording that she was “offended” when the secretary of the DHS reacted to her concern about the recent surge in CBP seizures of marijuana from legal operators in her state by saying, “Who cares? They make a lot of money.” “Although medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in some U.S. States and Canada, the sale, possession, production and distribution of marijuana or the facilitation of the aforementioned remain illegal under U.S. federal law, given the classification of marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance,” a CBP spokesperson told Marijuana Moment last year. ”Consequently, individuals violating the Controlled Substances Act encountered while crossing the border, arriving at a U.S. port of entry, or at a Border Patrol checkpoint may be deemed inadmissible and/or subject to, seizure, fines, and/or arrest.” RFK Says Trump Administration Could Provide Psychedelic Therapy To Military Veterans ‘Within 12 Months’ *Photo courtesy of Philip Steffan.* The post Feds Say Tourist Who Admitted To Prior Marijuana Use In Legal Places Was Denied Entry To US Over Drugs—Not Bald JD Vance Meme appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... 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Delaware's Marijuana Commissioner now allows cannabis license holders to transfer permits between counties, overturning a previous regulation. This decision comes after municipalities and Sussex County imposed restrictive regulations on marijuana businesses, and Governor Matt Meyer vetoed a bill that would have limited counties' ability to regulate them. The commissioner believes this will help businesses find financially viable locations, even though one business has surprisingly moved to Sussex County. There are ongoing discussions about reducing buffer requirements and a proposed compromise to share marijuana sales tax revenue with counties to offset costs. Licensees are frustrated with the current restrictions, but the ability to transfer licenses offers some relief. < Back Delaware Officials Will Now Let Marijuana Businesses Transfer Permits Between Counties Sep 21, 2025 Marijuana Moment Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *“People will still try to put businesses in places that are financially viable, right? If you oversaturate a market, it’s not a financially viable business.”* *By Brianna Hill, Spotlight Delaware* Delaware’s marijuana commissioner says his office now allows cannabis license holders to apply to transfer permits between the state’s three counties—a move that would allow businesses to move away from heavily regulated localities, such as Sussex County. In an interview with Spotlight Delaware on Monday, Marijuana Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin said his decision to open licenses to all counties overturned a regulation set by his predecessor. It also came after municipalities and the Sussex County government imposed a raft of regulations last year that collectively limited marijuana retail shops to just a few far-flung parts of the county. In response, state lawmakers sought to limit counties’ ability to regulate marijuana businesses with the passage of Senate Bill 75 in June. But last month, Gov. Matt Meyer (D) vetoed the bill, stating that it displaces “local land use authority without offering any corresponding partnership or support.” Sanderlin said his decision to allow license transfers between counties was not in response to Meyer’s veto. He said his office had decided to change this rule after receiving requests from licensees to change the county in which they operate. As a former marijuana executive himself, he said he understands how difficult it is to start a business in the industry, “whether SB 75 was in place or not.” “It’s kind of a point that I’m trying to make… ‘Yes, we’re your regulator, but we’re also here to serve as a partner,’” Sanderlin said. Sanderlin said it’s too early to know how additional transfers might affect where marijuana businesses ultimately locate. But he noted there could be initial shifts toward Kent and New Castle counties. Still, he ultimately expects licensees to spread out amongst the three counties. “People will still try to put businesses in places that are financially viable, right? If you oversaturate a market, it’s not a financially viable business,” he said. *‘Plenty of places’ to move to?* Late last year, the state awarded 125 marijuana business owners their licenses to operate. Under regulations created by Delaware’s former marijuana commissioner, Rob Coupe, those licenses bound each business owner to one of three counties, in order to ensure that applicants from all parts of the state had a fair chance to receive a license, Sanderlin said. Asked when he made the decision to change the rule, he said there was no specific date but that it came after people had asked for it. “For me, it’s ensuring that, you know, we have an open line of communication between us and the licensees,” he said. To date, Sanderlin’s office has already approved one variance allowing a marijuana manufacturer to move. Perhaps surprisingly, the licensee is going from New Castle County to Sussex County after the individual found a viable site in the southernmost county. Sanderlin said his office is open to granting more transfers to business owners who can’t secure a site in their current county and who can also present a plan and potential location in another one. Some licensees say that being able to change their county would offer them more locations to look at, especially amid the veto of SB 75. “If we don’t get a new [Senate] bill and this is an option, I would be extremely interested to possibly move, being so my license is in the most difficult county,” said Derro Smith, a Sussex social equity microcultivation licensee. One New Castle County councilman said there are “plenty of places” within the county to operate a marijuana business under current zoning regulations. The councilman, Kevin Caneco, further said that if more licensees move to the county, local officials will apply the current and appropriate land-use regulations. “I don’t think people necessarily oppose that. Again, as long as we can regulate through our land-use department,” he said. Officials from Kent Levy Court did not offer a response for this story. *A compromise?* At the end of last month, Meyer vetoed Senate Bill 75, which would have overridden county-level zoning laws that dictate how far marijuana dispensaries must be from sensitive places like schools, libraries and treatment centers—reducing the buffer to no more than 500 feet. Sussex County’s current distance buffer between such shops and sensitive locations is three miles, while New Castle has a buffer of 1,000 feet. Kent County does not have a buffer but retail marijuana businesses are limited to areas zoned for commercial, Kent County Planning Director Sarah Keifer said. In addition, over a third of Delaware’s 57 municipalities have created bans on various types of marijuana establishments, making it difficult for business owners within the industry to find real estate. On top of zoning hurdles, marijuana business owners also face steep challenges securing property, financing and investors, as cannabis remains illegal under federal law. “It’s all a little bit problematic because we don’t have the money we need and y’all got all these restrictions,” said Louise Shelton, mother of Derro Smith, who also holds a social equity microcultivation license in Sussex. “How do you pass a law saying that cannabis is recreational, but then put all these stipulations?” Shelton asked. Last June, Senate Bill 75 faced strong opposition from county leaders and statehouse Republicans, who argued that it was among a handful of “local control” bills that would override municipal and county governments’ authority to decide their own land use and zoning matters. In a statement on the veto, Meyer proposed a compromise that would direct about a third of the state marijuana sales tax revenue to the county or municipality in which a marijuana business is located. He said it would “offset the local costs associated with zoning, permitting, enforcement and infrastructure.” If approved, Meyer said that Sussex County has agreed to remove its conditional use requirement for marijuana retail shops, which gives county leaders wide latitude over where to allow such storefronts, and reduce the buffer requirements for them. The draft county legislation makes no commitments as to what the reduction would be. Last week, Sussex County Council discussed proposals to remove zoning restrictions on marijuana businesses, but did not finalize any decisions. During the meeting, councilmembers also praised Meyer’s decision to give counties the authority to decide what changes to make. Council members defended their 3-mile buffer rule by comparing it to the buffer used for liquor stores under state law. Still, they said they would consider possible changes. While expressing concern that state officials may try to override Meyer’s veto, County Administrator Todd Lawson said the council hopes to put forward a proposal to adjust its restrictions “within weeks.” Meyer’s veto was met with backlash from State Sen. Trey Paradee (D-Dover), the bill’s sponsor, who said in a statement that he had struck a deal with the governor in late June to support a future revenue split with counties if Meyer allowed SB 75 to become law without his signature this summer. Paradee said that the veto will now do “irreparable harm to dozens of small business owners who successfully won the lottery to open retail marijuana stores and grow facilities.” Some of those licensees, like the mother-and-son duo of Smith and Shelton, have become frustrated with the heavy restrictions on marijuana businesses. “It’s like one barrier after another, one hurdle after another. Just when you kind of think that you gain some progress, it’s like, here it goes. Rules change, another curveball,” Smith said. But the license transfers between counties could offer relief, if Sussex doesn’t first loosen their buffers. *This story was first published by Spotlight Delaware.* *Photo courtesy of Brian Shamblen.* The post Delaware Officials Will Now Let Marijuana Businesses Transfer Permits Between Counties appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... 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The summary highlights several marijuana-related news items: negotiations on federal hemp policy; complaints of misleading claims by petitioners seeking to roll back cannabis legalization in Massachusetts; a lawsuit by a Florida legalization campaign against state officials for not advancing their ballot initiative; gun rights groups urging the Supreme Court to expand its review of the federal firearm ban for marijuana consumers; a poll showing cannabis consumers favor Target's sale of hemp-derived THC drinks; updates on state-level legislation and enforcement actions; and a decline in drug crime in Canada attributed to marijuana legalization. < Back Anti-cannabis campaign accused of petition fraud (Newsletter: November 3, 2025) Nov 3, 2025 Tom Angell Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *Federal hemp debate; FL legalization campaign sues officials; Marijuana & guns brief in SCOTUS; Poll: Cannabis consumers like Target’s THC drinks 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. Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: *Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible…* *Your good deed for the day:* donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there. Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment */ TOP THINGS TO KNOW* Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and John Hoeven (R-ND) spoke to Marijuana Moment about the status of negotiations over hemp policy in federal spending legislation—while Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who is pushing recriminalization of THC products, ignored questions and kept walking. The Massachusetts attorney general’s office confirmed to Marijuana Moment that it has received complaints alleging that petitioners for an initiative to roll back cannabis legalization are making misleading claims about its provisions when asking voters to sign it. A Florida marijuana campaign is suing the secretary of state and Division of Elections director for failing to advance their 2026 legalization ballot initiative toward a financial and legal review despite having collected enough signatures to trigger the move. The Second Amendment Foundation and other gun rights groups are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to expand its review of the constitutionality of a federal ban on firearm ownership by marijuana consumers by taking up an additional case they believe would better settle the issue than one the justices have already accepted. A new poll shows that marijuana consumers are more likely to shop at Target following its decision to start selling hemp-derived THC beverages at some of its stores. */ FEDERAL* Senate Democrats say they were left out of a briefing about the Trump administration’s military strikes on suspected drug boats. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said, “I sponsored bills in Congress to reschedule cannabis, and if the Trump administration indeed does this, I think there are cures that we’re not even talking about right now that could be unlocked.” */ STATES* Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed a cannabis compact with another tribe. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) tweeted, “Each day, we’re getting closer to delivering on our promise of safe medical cannabis. Now more than 15,000 medical cannabis cards have been approved for Kentuckians with qualifying conditions. There are also over 500 authorized, registered medical cannabis practitioners.” North Carolina’s attorney general sent a warning about THC-infused candies ahead of Halloween. Ohio’s Senate president and minority leader discussed efforts to negotiate marijuana legislation with the House. The Nebraska legislature’s General Affairs Committee held a hearing on regulators’ implementation of voter-approved medical cannabis legalization measures. A New Jersey senator filed a bill to abolish the state’s cannabis regulator and give State Police additional authority to arrest and investigate unlicensed marijuana shops. An Illinois senator filed a bill to ban caffeinated hemp beverages. An Oklahoma senator hosted a meeting on Chinese-backed marijuana grow operations. A Pennsylvania senator tweeted a photo of himself discussing marijuana with Mike Tyson. The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that officials must return delta-8 THC products seized from a gas station. California’s top marijuana regulator is stepping down. Virginia’s acting top medical cannabis regulator said new sales data shows that the program is “definitely bigger than we anticipated.” Michigan regulators are accepting applications for the cannabis Social Equity Grant Program. *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* */ LOCAL* The Humboldt County, California Board of Supervisors voted to repeal a cannabis excise tax. */ INTERNATIONAL* Canada saw a decline in drug crime over the past decade, with much of it attributed to marijuana legalization. */ SCIENCE & HEALTH* A review concluded that “cannabinoids, particularly non-CBD formulations, improve sleep quality.” A study found there are “beneficial effects of CBD in laboratory models of untreated HIV.” */ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS* The Marijuana Party of Canada was deregistered by the country’s chief electoral officer. */ BUSINESS* Mindbloom, Inc. is facing a lawsuit from a man who says the death of his son was a “direct and proximate result of a for-profit telehealth scheme” related to its ketamine services. New Mexico marijuana sales figures are approaching the $2 billion mark. */ CULTURE* Former football player Robert Gallery discussed his therapeutic use of psychedelics. *Make sure to subscribe to get Marijuana Moment’s daily dispatch in your inbox.* Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: The post Anti-cannabis campaign accused of petition fraud (Newsletter: November 3, 2025) appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... 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The partnership involves the distribution of Wana's hemp-based beverages and gummies. < Back JP Brand Advisors, Canopy USA Form Strategic Partnership to Expand Hemp Beverage Distribution Oct 7, 2025 Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The partnership includes distributing Wana’s hemp-based beverages and gummies. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

A federal judge ruled the Alaska Department of Federal Resources did not violate the U.S. Constitution with regulations on the sale of intoxicating hemp products. The rules require that intoxicating hemp products be sold only through licensed cannabis retailers in the state. The Agriculture Division was motivated by public safety concerns when it took measured action to regulate an emerging industry. Alaska legalized cannabis for adult use in 2014. < Back Judge Says Alaska Hemp Rules Requiring Limiting Hemp Product Sales to Dispensaries Are Constitutional Jun 3, 2025 TG Branfalt Ganjapreneur Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A federal judge last week ruled that the Alaska Department of Federal Resources did not violate the U.S. Constitution with regulations on the sale of intoxicating hemp products that were issued in 2023, KTOO reports. In the order, Magistrate Judge Kyle Reardon found the plaintiffs – the Alaska Industrial Hemp Association – “identified no authority that supports their suggestion that the State’s amended hemp regulations conflict with the 2018 Farm Act’s definition of hemp” and that the “regulations are consistent” with the Farm Bill. The rules require that intoxicating hemp products be sold only through licensed cannabis retailers in the state, and products sold outside of the state-approved retailers are considered illegal. “On their face, the amended regulations provide that any hemp retailer – regardless of its location – may not offer products intended for human or animal consumption that contain delta-9-THC. Plaintiffs present no evidence that the regulations treat out-of-state hemp retailers any differently from their in-state counterparts. Moreover, the State’s differential regulation of the marijuana market does not render the amended hemp regulations discriminatory. The effects of those regulations on out-of-state hemp retailers cannot be compared to those effects on in-state marijuana retailers or other participants in the marijuana market, for those entities are not similarly situated.” — Reardon in the order In an email, Assistant Attorney General Kevin Higgins, who represented the state in the lawsuit, told KTOO that the Agriculture Division “was motivated by public safety concerns when it took measured action to regulate an emerging industry.” “This was an easy case to make,” he told KTOO, “which is probably why the plaintiffs didn’t file an opposition to the motion for summary judgment.” Alaska legalized cannabis for adult use in 2014. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

A two-day lobbying effort on Capitol Hill by Last Prisoner Project (LPP) and Balanced Veterans Network (BVN) sought to convince lawmakers of the need for federal cannabis legalization to free those incarcerated for marijuana convictions and ensure access for veterans with health conditions. The groups aimed to find co-sponsors for bills like the PREPARE Act (H.R. 2935) and the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act (H.R. 3082), as well as veteran-focused access bills. Advocates highlighted the dire veteran suicide rates and the injustices of veterans incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana offenses. Despite challenges, progress was made through meetings with congressional staffers and bipartisan support, emphasizing that mental health and cannabis access are non-partisan issues. < Back Military Veterans And Prisoner Advocacy Groups Lobby Congress To Change Marijuana Laws Oct 9, 2025 Marijuana Moment Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *“It’s incredible what we can do when the left and right unite for the same mission, and yesterday and today were fantastic examples of how bipartisan these particular issues are.”* *By Josh Kasoff, Filter* At the end of September, a lobbying effort on Capitol Hill sought to convince lawmakers of the need to move toward federal cannabis legalization, to free people incarcerated for marijuana convictions and to ensure access, in particular, for veterans impacted by a range of health conditions. Events over two days were coordinated by a pair of nonprofits that share these goals: Last Prisoner Project (LPP) and Balanced Veterans Network (BVN). Their representatives visited over a dozen congressional offices, including those of influential members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and other Congress members who are veterans. “The main objectives of today and yesterday were to find co-sponsors for numerous federal bills, including the PREPARE Act (H.R. 2935), the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act (H.R. 3082) and a number of veteran-focused access bills,” Jason Ortiz, LPP’s director of strategic initiatives, told Filter on September 30. The PREPARE Act, introduced in April by Representative Dave Joyce (R-OH), would establish a federal commission to study and advise on ways to regulate cannabis similarly to alcohol. The Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act, introduced the same month by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), would repeal a provision of a 1998 act, which bans the Office of National Drug Control Policy from using federal funds to study potential legalization of Schedule I substances—as cannabis remains—and requires the ONDCP to oppose legalization attempts. “Having over a dozen meetings with folks specifically on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, to bring cannabis issues to that committee, was a huge shift in strategy,” Ortiz said, “and I think it’ll be invaluable moving forward to make sure we can bring on folks that are typically not seen as allies.” Large numbers of United States veterans live with harrowing physical and mental health conditions. In many cases, available pharmaceuticals haven’t helped. Cannabis has given many tremendous relief—and might help far more. But despite research supporting its use for numerous conditions, the Schedule I status of “no currently accepted medical use” means veterans don’t have access through the VA. In this context, veteran suicide rates are distressingly high. Eric Jansen, BVN’s government affairs coordinator, has been personally impacted. On Easter morning 2017, Jansen came home to find his best friend, Army veteran Brad Chartier, dead by suicide. Jansen carried the pain of Chartier’s death for years, he said, until an ayahuasca ceremony gave him closure and a new appreciation for life and advocacy. One matter Jansen discussed with congressional staffers was the disturbing findings of Operation Deep Dive, which indicated that veteran suicide rates were double the commonly stated average of “22 a day.” “These findings expose a much graver reality of veteran suicide and overdose than previously acknowledged, underscoring the urgency of addressing this crisis with new approaches,” Jansen told Filter. While there was camaraderie and humor among the veteran advocates on Capitol Hill, they pressed congressional staffers about a number of injustices. These included cases of veterans who remain incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana convictions—in states where lucrative, legal cannabis marketplaces have since been created. Among the cases are those of Robert Deals, an Air Force veteran serving an 18-year sentence in an Arizona prison; Deshawn Reilly of the Marines, serving a 17-year sentence in Georgia; and Kristofer Fetter, an Army veteran who served in Iraq and received a sentence of nearly five years in New York. Trying to engage with lawmakers can be a long and frustrating process, but Jansen said progress was definitely made. “While it was difficult to meet directly with elected representatives, we were able to engage with their staff, which is a critical first step,” he explained. “Raising awareness is half the battle… Ultimately, the only path to moving legislation forward is through increased co-sponsorship and committee support.” The advocates found some lawmakers particularly receptive. Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI), for instance, who has a small memorial to Chartier in his office, was strongly in favor of the measures discussed. The targeted lawmakers were from both sides of the political aisle, and to match that, the advocates also had mixed political views, coming together in what might strike some as an unlikely alliance. “But really,” Ortiz said, “the main objective was, ‘Can we work together as progressive advocates and [some] Republican veterans to actually have a central message that we can share in unity with Congress to bring them on board?’” “The answer,” he said, “was absolutely yes.” “We crushed every meeting we were a part of, we were well received by members of all parties and we walked out with additional co-sponsors and members of the PATH Caucus moving forward,” Ortiz said, referring to the congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies Caucus. “It’s incredible what we can do when the left and right unite for the same mission,” he concluded, “and yesterday and today were fantastic examples of how bipartisan these particular issues are, when we’re talking about cannabis legalization and veterans having access to life-saving treatments.” Jansen agrees with the importance of bipartisanship in making tangible legislative progress. “Bipartisan engagement is absolutely essential,” he said. “Information sharing builds trust, and asking representatives directly what they need from us strengthens our advocacy. Caucuses, by design, are bipartisan, and that dynamic is critical to success. Mental health challenges transcend party lines; this is not a partisan issue, but an American one. To achieve lasting reform, we must bring together support from across the aisle.” *This article was originally published by Filter, an online magazine covering drug use, drug policy and human rights through a harm reduction lens. Follow Filter on Bluesky, X or Facebook, and sign up for its newsletter.* The post Military Veterans And Prisoner Advocacy Groups Lobby Congress To Change Marijuana Laws appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... 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House bill would “destroy” hemp industry, GOP senator says (Newsletter: July 1, 2025) < Back House bill would “destroy” hemp industry... Jul 1, 2025 Tom Angell Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *KY gov: medical marijuana plants “really soon”; Mike Tyson pushes Trump on cannabis; NH psilocybin; SCOTUS marijuana case; Gluten-free hemp baking* 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. Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: *Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible…* *Hold on, just one second before you read today’s news. *Have you thought about giving some financial support to Marijuana Moment? If so, today would be a great day to contribute. 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Mike Tyson delivered his marijuana reform message to President Donald Trump in a Fox News appearance—urging him to support rescheduling cannabis and saying its current classification in Schedule I alongside heroin is “ridiculous.” Doctors for Drug Policy Reform is launching a campaign to empower more physicians and healthcare professionals to join the movement to end the war on drugs—including with a new toolkit on “Transitioning from a Criminal Justice Model of Drug Use to a Health-focused Approach.” A new study on gluten-free baked goods shows that “hemp oil and hemp flour are viable ingredients for traditional cakes and desserts, notably contributing increased nutritional value through the CBD-enriched hemp oil and the beneficial profile of hemp flour.” Former U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division Deputy Assistant Attorney General James B. Mann argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that a pending cannabis industry lawsuit has “precisely zero chance of being heard by the Supreme Court.” Tuesday marks four years since Connecticut’s recreational marijuana legalization law took effect, and here’s a look at how cannabis product sales trends have evolved over that time. */ FEDERAL* The Drug Enforcement Administration promoted an article about a study on marijuana edibles being appealing to teens. New Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Deputy Director Mike Davis previously served as chief medical officer for Usona Institute, which works to advance psychedelic science. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) responded to a claim that he has never authored a bill that became law by tweeting, “This is false. My industrial hemp act became law when it was incorporated by a vote of the House as part of the farm bill.” */ STATES* A Delaware representative discussed the passage of a bill to limit county restrictions on marijuana businesses. Georgia’s agriculture commissioner announced arrests of suspects in an interstate hemp oil theft case. An Alabama court is considering a lawsuit seeking to block the state’s hemp restriction law. A Maryland marijuana tax increase takes effect on Tuesday. Colorado regulators are taking the first steps toward allowing ibogaine at psychedelic healing centers. New York regulators published guidance on preempting “unreasonably impracticable” local cannabis laws. The California State Fair Cannabis Awards announced the winners of this year’s competition. 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