Activists in Washington State are working to place an initiative to decriminalize drug possession and expand access to treatment services on the November ballot. At a time when multiple drug policy reform campaigns in states across the country have suspended signature gathering amid the coronavirus outbreak, ACLU of Washington... Read more
Lawmakers push for marijuana biz COVID funds; Congressional candidate grows cannabis; Sanders omits legalization from Biden action list 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
President Trump has a new White House press secretary—one who appears to disagree with him on whether states should be able to legalize marijuana. Kayleigh McEnany, a longtime political commentator and former Republican National Committee spokesperson who is shifting from Trump’s 2020 reelection campaign to the new top administration... Read more
Seven members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation are urging the head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow VA physicians to verbally recommend medical marijuana to military veterans amid the coronavirus pandemic. The letter, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and shared exclusively with Marijuana Moment,... Read more
Amazon loses fed court fight on medical marijuana for workers; Biden & Sanders launch criminal justice task force; VA gov’s cannabis amendments 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.... Read more
Advocates and lawmakers are mourning the loss of a young icon in the medical marijuana reform movement. Charlotte Figi, who showed the world how CBD can treat severe epilepsy, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 13 due to complications from a likely coronavirus infection. Across social media,... Read more
If congressional candidate Amanda Siebe is any indication, the next class of Congress could be the most transparently pro-marijuana in history, embracing not just legislative reform but also the culture of cannabis as consumers and patients. The Democratic candidate, who is running for a House seat in Oregon, has... Read more
If congressional candidate Amanda Siebe is any indication, the next class of Congress could be the most transparently pro-marijuana in history, embracing not just legislative reform but also the culture of cannabis as consumers and patients. The Democratic candidate, who is running for a House seat in Oregon, has... Read more
If congressional candidate Amanda Siebe is any indication, the next class of Congress could be the most transparently pro-marijuana in history, embracing not just legislative reform but also the culture of cannabis as consumers and patients. The Democratic candidate, who is running for a House seat in Oregon, has... Read more
Seven members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation are urging the head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow VA physicians to verbally recommend medical marijuana to military veterans amid the coronavirus pandemic. The letter, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and shared exclusively with Marijuana Moment,... Read more
