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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 16 h

New Congressional Bill Would Allow Interstate Marijuana Shipping By USPS To Help Small Growers Compete Against Large Corporations: "When full legalization is guaranteed, we must commit to not leaving our smallest family-farmers behind.” marijuanamoment.net/new-congressio…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. A pair of Democratic congressional lawmakers have introduced a bill intended to help small marijuana growers compete against large corporations when cannabis is federally legalized—proposing to give...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 20 h

Massachusetts Marks New Marijuana Milestone, With Adult-Use Sales Topping $8 Billion Since Market Launch: The sales total "demonstrates that consumers continue to have confidence in the safety and security of the regulated market." marijuanamoment.net/massachusetts-…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. Massachusetts officials have announced a new milestone in the state’s adult-use marijuana program, with total recreational cannabis sales now exceeding $8 billion since the market launched. Just...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 24 m

Trump's VA Secretary Wants To 'See People Healed' With Psychedelics, But They're 'Tied Up With Regulation': "I want to see them back to normal. I want to see them in productive lives with their families." marijuanamoment.net/trumps-va-secr…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. The head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reiterating that he’s “very open” to expanding access to psychedelics therapy for veterans—emphasizing that he’s intent on finding ways to...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 2 h

Trump's DEA pick confirmed as cannabis rescheduling awaits (Newsletter: July 23, 2025) DC marijuana sales ban advances in Congress; Fed event speaker: Legalization doesn't boost youth use; TX hemp bills; MA sales marijuanamoment.net/trumps-dea-pic…

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 15 h

Texas Senate Committee Approves Hemp THC Product Ban As Governor Seems To Shift His Position After Vetoing Similar Bill: "It seems clear that the Senate is committed to empowering the illicit market," one advocate said. marijuanamoment.net/texas-lawmaker…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. As the Texas legislature convenes for a special session this week, members have so far introduced a number of bills that would address consumable hemp products. Among the proposals are measures to...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 17 h

Missouri Supreme Court's Marijuana Ruling Says Cities And Counties Cannot Stack Local Taxes: "Missouri customers already pay their fair share, with sales tax revenue from cannabis in Missouri now tripling original state estimates." marijuanamoment.net/missouri-supre…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. “Missouri customers already pay their fair share, with sales tax revenue from cannabis in Missouri now tripling original state estimates.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Cities and counties...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 18 h

South Dakota Farmers See Hemp As A Way To Bring Jobs To Small Towns And Absorb Carbon: "Hemp absorbs carbon as it grows, and we can lock the carbon into the various materials produced." marijuanamoment.net/south-dakota-f…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. “Hemp absorbs carbon as it grows, and we can lock the carbon into the various materials produced.” By Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Ken Meyer’s boots imprint the fine layer of dust settled...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 18 h

Missouri Official Says New Marijuana Testing Protocol Shouldn't Disrupt Businesses: “The supply chain will remain intact. You’ll be able to move that material in and out freely, and you should do so.” marijuanamoment.net/missouri-offic…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. “The supply chain will remain intact. You’ll be able to move that material in and out freely, and you should do so.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent The head of Missouri’s cannabis testing...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 19 h

New Pennsylvania Bill Would Protect Medical Marijuana Patients' Parental Rights In Child Custody Disputes: "A party's lawful use of medical marijuana...alone is not enough evidence to determine child custody or require a party to undergo a drug test." marijuanamoment.net/new-pennsylvan…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. New legislation in Pennsylvania would protect parents in child custody cases from having their status as a medical marijuana patient used against them in court. The bill, SB 926, would insert a...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 20 h

As Senate Approves Trump's DEA Pick, Marijuana Industry Urges Rescheduling In 'Timely And Transparent Manner': "We are eager and ready to work with the DEA and Trump Administration." marijuanamoment.net/as-senate-appr…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. The Senate has given final approval to President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—and a major marijuana industry association is already pushing him to get the job...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 22 h

Marijuana Legalization Doesn't Increase Youth Use, Top Researcher Says At Federal Meeting: He also discussed terpene science, impairment testing and other cannabis issues at the Substances and Mental Health Services Administration webinar. marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-lega…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. At a webinar hosted by the federal Substances and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) last week, a leading cannabis researcher threw cold water on the notion that legalizing marijuana...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · 23 h

Texas Lawmakers Weigh New Hemp Bills For Special Session, Including Already-Vetoed Ban On Products With Any Amount Of THC: "It seems clear that the Senate is committed to empowering the illicit market," one advocate said. marijuanamoment.net/texas-lawmaker…

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · Jul 22

Congressional Subcommittee Votes To Keep Blocking Marijuana Sales In D.C. As Trump Requested In Budget: “I am outraged at the number and scope of anti-D.C. home rule riders in the bill." marijuanamoment.net/congressional-…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. House lawmakers have advanced a spending bill that would maintain a controversial provision preventing Washington, D.C. from using its own tax dollars to create a regulated marijuana market. On...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · Jul 22

Senators tout medical cannabis as opioid alternative (Newsletter: July 22, 2025) Anti-cannabis doctors joins White House drug office; DOGE cancels marijuana grow contract; PA legalization pressure; CA gov on psychedelics marijuanamoment.net/senators-tout-…

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · Jul 21

Senate Advances Trump's Pick For DEA Administrator, Who'll Play Key Role In Marijuana Rescheduling Process: Terrance Cole has previously voiced concerns about the dangers of cannabis and linked its use to higher suicide risk among youth. marijuanamoment.net/senate-advance…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. The Senate has given initial approval for the chamber to take up the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick for head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—a choice that will likely...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · Jul 21

Anti-Marijuana Physician Who Criticized Rescheduling Proposal Joins Trump White House's Drug Office: "When it comes to marijuana, the harms are right in front of our eyes." marijuanamoment.net/anti-marijuana…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is adding to its team a medical professional who has linked marijuana use to suicide, advocated against a Florida legalization measure...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · Jul 21

Pennsylvania House Democrats Ask Voters To Pressure Senators To Pass A Marijuana Legalization Bill: "I’m an adult and want to be treated like one. I also want the commonwealth to stop losing out on billions of dollars in revenue." marijuanamoment.net/pennsylvania-h…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. House Democrats in Pennsylvania are calling on voters to pressure state senators to sign off on a House-passed bill that would legalize marijuana and sell the drug through state-owned stores, saying...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · Jul 21

North Dakota Medical Marijuana Edibles Law Set To Take Effect: “Having something simple, straightforward, accurate and safe that we can provide to patients as a non-inhalation method of administration is going to...completely revolutionize the program." marijuanamoment.net/north-dakota-m…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. “Having something simple, straightforward, accurate and safe that we can provide to patients as a non-inhalation method of administration is going to, in my opinion, completely revolutionize the...

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · Jul 21

Why Do Republican Lawmakers Keep Trying To Overturn Marijuana Laws Approved By Voters? (Op-Ed): "Whether or not one personally supports cannabis legalization, these undemocratic tactics ought to be a cause of deep concern." marijuanamoment.net/why-do-republi…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. “Whether or not one personally supports cannabis legalization, these undemocratic tactics ought to be a cause of deep concern.” By Paul Armentano, NORML Elections have consequences. Or so we’re told....

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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMoment · Jul 21

California Governor He's 'All In' On Psychedelic Therapy Access, But Worries About Capitalists Commercializing It: "I'm cautious, because I can see capitalism move this in a very different direction than where we want to move it." marijuanamoment.net/california-gov…

MarijuanaMoment's tweet card. California’s governor says the state is “all in” when it comes to expanding access to psychedelics for therapeutic use, explaining that the current challenge is “landing the plane on exactly what the...

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