“Cannabis is a natural plant that comes from the Earth—and our people lived off the land, and they got their medicine from the land.” By Arielle Zionts, Kaiser Health News In a growing number of U.S. states, people can both drink alcohol and legally smoke recreational marijuana. In others,... Read more
Although psychedelics policy reform has already found support across the ideological spectrum, a new ringing endorsement from an active Mormon bishop—who is also a former Republican Utah state representative—indicates an ever-growing acceptance for entheogens in American society. Earlier this month, Brad Daw appeared on the Jimmy Rex Show podcast... Read more
Washington, D.C. residents have wasted no time taking advantage of a new law that allows people to “self-certify” as medical marijuana patients that took effect in early July, with officials releasing data that shows a significant spike in registrations last month now that people no longer need a doctor... Read more
A federal appellate court ruled on Wednesday that Maine’s law prohibiting non-residents from owning medical marijuana businesses in the state violates the U.S. Constitution. But legal experts say that the decision could have more far-reaching implications for interstate cannabis commerce—and could create possible complications for social equity programs. Industry... Read more
Florida’s biggest medical marijuana company recently launched a push to put marijuana legalization measure on the state’s 2024 ballot. And at the same time, other advocates are exploring plans to have voters decide on what they hope will be a complementary measure permitting adults to grow their own cannabis... Read more
FL marijuana homegrow initiative planned; ID medical cannabis ballot measure filed; Poll: WI voters back legalization; AZ sales 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... Read more
Two in five Americans say that they’ve changed their opinions about drug policy in their lifetime—and most say that their views shifted in a more “liberal” direction—according to a new poll. The YouGov survey looked at a variety of political issues, asking respondents to identify which topics they’ve changed... Read more
Anti-drug group hides sponsors amid backlash; CA senator talks psychedelics bill’s path; AR marijuana activists oppose ballot measure 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... Read more
Organizers in Idaho have filed a proposed 2024 ballot initiative that would legalize medical marijuana. If the measure qualifies and is approved by voters, patients with qualifying conditions would be able to purchase cannabis at state-licensed dispensaries, and those unable to access or afford dispensaries could grow up to... Read more
“It has set up a system where you are going to have very few individuals controlling the marijuana market in Arkansas, and that is just not good for consumers.” By Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate The staunchest opposition to this year’s recreational marijuana ballot initiative comes from an unexpected group—Arkansas’... Read more