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- Delaware Lawmakers Juggle Competing Bills To Regulate Hemp THC Products May 24, 2026“I know these products are safe. I know they are tested, because if they weren’t, I wouldn’t carry them in my stores.” By Brianna Hill, Spotlight Delaware With just over a month left in Delaware’s legislative session, lawmakers are pushing competing legislation to regulate the hemp-derived THC products that have become widely available outside of […]Marijuana Moment
- Alabama Officials Move To Delay Automatic Rescheduling Of Marijuana Under State Law Following Trump’s Federal Move May 23, 2026“We’re not saying Alabama’s not going to do this. We certainly are going to do this, but if you receive it without objection, it’s scheduled immediately.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector The governing body of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Thursday voted to object to a federal rescheduling of marijuana after state health […]Marijuana Moment
- New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Bill To Allow Large-Size Hemp THC Drinks To Be Sold In Liquor Stores May 23, 2026“For many retailers, intoxicating hemp beverages have become an important emerging product category that helps drive consumer traffic and offset declining sales in traditional alcohol products.” By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor A state Senate committee advanced legislation Thursday aimed at loosening restrictions on the sale of intoxicating hemp beverages, including by allowing liquor stores to sell […]Marijuana Moment
- Federal Judge Dismisses Anti-Marijuana Groups’ Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program May 22, 2026A federal judge has granted the government’s motion to dismiss marijuana legalization opponents’ lawsuit challenging a new Trump administration initiative to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. The program being implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focuses largely on CBD but also allows a certain […]Tom Angell
- Alaska Bill To Let People Seal Their Marijuana Convictions Heads To Governor May 22, 2026Alaska lawmakers this week passed legislation that will shield people’s marijuana conviction records from being publicly released in certain circumstances. The cannabis provisions are included in a large package of criminal justice legislation that cleared the Senate in a 20-0 vote on Tuesday and was approved by the House of Representatives 39-1 on Wednesday. HB […]Tom Angell