Wes Moore

Donald Trump has been in office for less than six months of his four-year term. That doesn't stop voters from looking to the 2028 election with polls and betting odds showing a mix of candidates for both the Republican and Democratic parties. New 2028 Election Poll: A new 2028 presidential election...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Kamala Harris’ name. President Joe Biden‘s administration has received both praise and condemnation for its hardline position on antitrust enforcement. His replacement in the 2024 race, Vice President Kamala...

Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) on Thursday, expressed his views on Tim Walz (D- Minn.) being chosen as Kamala Harris‘ running mate in the upcoming presidential election. What Happened: During CNBC’s Squawk Box, Moore hailed Walz as a “great pick,” highlighting his “...

Does consuming cannabis make you a better parent? It can, say researchers. A recently published study that looked into the question concluded that medical marijuana can increase parenting time by improving parents’ health as long as they don’t over do it. "Marijuana can provide medical...

Political strategist Frank Luntz recently identified three Democrats who could succeed President Joe Biden and compete against former President Donald Trump. Notably, Vice President Kamala Harris did not make it to his list. What Happened: Luntz, during an interview with CNBC this week, suggested...

In an interview with the Washington Post published on Sunday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) said he'll issue the mass pardon on Monday morning. The timing was chosen carefully to coincide with this week's Juneteenth holiday that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. "I'm...

A pair of Maryland measures that would set up a psychedelics task force to study and make recommendations toward a potential regulatory framework that ensures “broad, equitable and affordable access” to psychedelic substances, got the green light from Gov. Wes Moore (D). Both SB 1009...

President Joe Biden has pledged to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which collapsed after a ship collision. He has assured full federal funding for the reconstruction, despite opposition from conservative House members. What Happened: President Biden visited the...

Sen. Sherrod Brown Shares High Hopes For Cannabis Banking Bill Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D) recently shared his enthusiasm for the advancement of the revised Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. A bipartisan cannabis banking bill is scheduled...

As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago (Sept 27-28), gathering top CEOs, investors and leaders in the marijuana industry, let's scroll through some executive moves in the space. Exit Of Director Of Marijuana Reg Agency Sends Group Into A Tailspin, Raising...

Washington State Introduces Online Portal For Refunding Unconstitutional Drug Prosecution Fees Washington now has an online portal for the thousands who face legal fees due to their prosecution under drug criminalization laws, which were subsequently deemed unconstitutional...

As Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago this Sept 27-28 for its 17th edition, gathering top CEOs, investors and leaders in the cannabis industry, let's scroll through the latest leadership changes in the space. Government Cannabis Regulatory Coalition Names New Leadership And...

Cannabis Operators Get Ready For Rec Market Launch In Maryland Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a marijuana legalization measure in May, allowing sales to kick off on July 1. Medical cannabis dispensaries that have already operated statewide paid a conversion fee, allowing them to sell recreational...

With July 1 approaching, Marylanders must be excited because that’s the date recreational weed becomes legal in the Free State. In May, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed six bills into law in Annapolis and one of them was Senate Bill 516, Cannabis Reform legislation. The law...

The Maryland Cannabis Administration released a draft of emergency regulations, which are pending review and approval by the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review (AELR). The news comes several weeks after Governor Wes Moore (D) signed Senate...