The Repeal Initiative Enters the Political Arena A significant political shift is underway in Massachusetts as a repeal effort targeting the state’s cannabis legalization has officially qualified for the November 2024 ballot. This development introduces a direct challenge to the cannabis industry that has been growing since recreational marijuana was legalized in 2016. Proponents of […]
Budget Agreement Sparks Marijuana Law Confusion Virginia’s latest state budget deal has introduced unexpected complications into the already complex framework of marijuana laws. While the state took steps toward decriminalization and limited possession earlier, the recent budget language has created ambiguity about possession limits and enforcement priorities. This shift affects consumers who thought possession under […]
It’s been a week of hearings the decide whether or not marijuana should be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III in the Controlled Substances Act, and Marijuana Moment got a firsthand account of the hearing’s substance. Cat Packer, a writer for Drug Policy Alliance, was allowed access for the first two days, and then […]
What Is the Entourage Effect and Why Does It Matter? The cannabis entourage effect refers to the idea that the plant’s various compounds, primarily cannabinoids like THC and CBD, work together with terpenes and other components to produce effects that differ from those of isolated compounds. This concept has driven much of the interest in […]
Can Cannabis Help People with Lower Back Pain? Lower back pain is a widespread condition that often drives patients to seek prescription opioids for relief. However, concerns over opioid addiction and side effects have fueled interest in alternative therapies. Recent research sheds light on whether cannabis could play a meaningful role in managing lower back […]
Glass House Group, one of California’s largest cannabis cultivators, is preparing to make history as its shares begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Tuesday. The move marks another milestone for the U.S. cannabis industry, making Glass House only the second American company that directly handles cannabis to secure a listing on […]
The Significance of Green Thumb Industries’ NYSE Uplisting Green Thumb Industries (GTI) will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) this Tuesday, marking it as the second U.S.-based cannabis company to uplist to this prestigious market. This development is more than a routine shift in trading venues; it represents a broader evolution within […]
Breaking Down the Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision In a pivotal ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has clarified the extent to which marijuana use intersects with Second Amendment rights. While the decision directly addressed whether federal gun restrictions can bar marijuana users from firearm possession, its implications are rippling through other legal arenas. This ruling arrives […]
Today, lawyers for the Drug Enforcement Administration have begun making the case for moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. It’s the first day of at least a week’s worth of discussion on the topic. The hearing wasn’t livestreamed, however Marijuana Moment was able to get firsthand accounts about what was spoken about on […]
Where Things Stand: A Shift in Cannabis Employment Trends After years of robust job growth, the legal cannabis industry in the United States has reported its first-ever net job losses. According to new data, the sector contracted by approximately 3,900 jobs, ending a long streak of employment expansion that mirrored the rapid legalization and market […]
