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https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment | | | Ohio cannabis activists submitted an initial batch of signatures to put a referendum on the ballot that would allow voters to reverse lawmakers' move to roll back marijuana legalization and restrict hemp products. | | A Florida marijuana campaign filed another lawsuit challenging state officials' moves to invalidate more than 70,000 signatures in support of a legalization initiative it hopes to place on the 2026 ballot.
The Texas Department of State Health Services filed proposed hemp product rules covering age-gating, licensing fees, testing requirements, packaging restrictions and more. - The proposal would also shift hemp to a total THC standard, rather than the current one that limits delta-9 THC content alone, which advocates say will eliminate some popular products from the market.
| | | The California Department of Cannabis Control awarded nearly $30 million in marijuana revenue-funded grants to support research on the effects of THC beverages, the therapeutic potential of novel cannabinoids, how compounds like terpenes affect product flavoring, tribal participation in the legal market and other issues. | | Marijuana Moment compiled an overview of the biggest cannabis developments of 2025—from President Donald Trump's rescheduling order to Supreme Court action and developments on the state level that both built momentum for legalization and threatened to reverse gains already achieved.
A new government-funded study on impaired driving laws found that "many regular users of cannabis exceed zero tolerance and per se THC cutpoint concentrations days after their last use, risking legal consequences despite no evidence of impairment." - "Cannabis blood limit laws lack scientific credibility and are not an accurate determinant of when drivers should face criminal charges or not."
| | | Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is touting the state's nearly $1 billion in marijuana sales this year, saying the legal industry "drives out criminals and cartels and is supporting Colorado businesses and jobs while driving revenue for school construction." | | The Government Accountability Office published a report on the illicit synthetic drugs market.
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) tweeted, "Rescheduling marijuana doesn't mean legalization, but it allows us to responsibly explore the medicinal value of cannabis so we can help our fellow Americans, especially our veterans, struggling with severe pain and sickness. That's why I have championed this cause with my Marijuana 1-to-3 Act since my very first term in Washington. President Trump made the right call. Now it's time for Congress to step up and do its part." | | Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed a cannabis compact with the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.
Wyoming's House speaker said he doesn't believe there is an "appetite" in the state for marijuana reform despite President Donald Trump's move toward federal rescheduling.
A Kansas senator said President Donald Trump's marijuana rescheduling order is an "ignorant and dangerous move."
Colorado regulators published guidance about potential federal marijuana rescheduling.
Michigan regulators published guidance on annual financial statements that need to be filed by marijuana businesses.
Massachusetts regulators are considering downgrading cannabis cultivators to lower license tiers.
Vermont regulators are accepting enrollments for a marijuana budtender education class.
Washington State regulators posted a presentation on cannabis consumer education. | | | / MARIJUANA BILL TRACKING | |  | Marijuana Moment's Bill Tracker is watching hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress for 2025 sessions. You can track votes, amendments and sponsors—and find out when marijuana and drug reform legislation is scheduled for committee hearings so you can tune in and see what happens. Access is available to Marijuana Moment readers supporting our cannabis advocacy journalism with Patreon pledges of at least $25 per month. If you work in the cannabis industry or legalization movement, you need to know about pending policy changes that could affect your plans. Accessing Marijuana Moment's Bill Tracker is the easiest and most affordable way to make sure you don't miss anything important. And, your pledge helps support our ongoing cannabis news reporting. | | | The Bosnia and Herzegovina Council of Ministers approved a proposal to legalize medical cannabis. | | A study found that "C.sativa can be considered as an effective drug in curing diseases caused by bacteria."
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