Tom Angell

Tom is the editor of Marijuana Moment. A 20-year veteran in the cannabis law reform movement, he covers the policy and politics of marijuana. Separately, he founded the nonprofit Marijuana Majority. Previously he reported for Marijuana.com and MassRoots, and handled media relations and campaigns for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and Students for Sensible Drug Policy.

Groups Press Congress Over Impending Hemp Ban

Dueling coalitions of police, military veterans and industry groups are pushing Congress in different directions on whether the planned federal…

August 6, 2026

House Advances Bill Scrutinizing How Hospitals Test Patients for Fentanyl

A congressional committee has approved a bill to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study how prevalent…

July 28, 2026

Trump AG Pick Dodges Question on Full Marijuana Rescheduling

The acting head of the Department of Justice is refusing to commit to more broadly rescheduling marijuana beyond medical use…

July 21, 2026

In CA, 97 Percent of Seized Marijuana Is From Counties That Ban Growing

About 97 percent of marijuana seized by California officials in unincorporated areas of the state came from counties that continue…

July 16, 2026

Virginia State Law Appears to Have No Marijuana Penalties for the Next Year

Virginia lawmakers who led the fight to legalize adult-use marijuana sales are seeking to clarify that the legislation they passed in June…

July 9, 2026

DEA, FDA Testify on First Day of Hearing on Marijuana Rescheduling

Lawyers for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on June 29 highlighted testimony on marijuana’s medical benefits, and its relative safety…

June 30, 2026

DEA Judge Sets Schedule for New Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

A Drug Enforcement Administration judge has issued an order laying out the schedule for a hearing on the Trump administration’s…

June 25, 2026

Virginia Governor, Lawmakers Strike Deal to Legalize Marijuana Sales

Virginia’s governor and key lawmakers have announced the details of a plan to legalize adult-use marijuana sales through budget legislation later…

June 17, 2026

Legal-Marijuana States Moving to Increase Possession Limits

Lawmakers in at least three states have passed legislation in 2026 to significantly increase the amount of marijuana that adults…

June 10, 2026

Louisiana Abruptly Drops Out of DOJ Marijuana Rescheduling Lawsuit

The attorney general of Louisiana has withdrawn from participation in a lawsuit she initially joined that seeks to challenge the federal…

June 3, 2026