FDA psychedelics guidelines; DC marijuana prohibition; Congressman celebrates decrim 50th anniversary; Veterans cannabis research push
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Top Things to Know
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican candidate for president, says that he will not decriminalize cannabis. He argues that marijuana use hurts the ability of people to prosper.
The Food and Drug Administration has released a draft of its guidance on the use psychedelics during clinical trials, just days after bipartisan members of Congress introduced a bill calling for such a step.
The House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee has approved a bill which would prevent Washington, D.C. for at least one more year from using its local tax dollars to regulate and legalize marijuana sales in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Rep.
Rep. Lou Correa, (D-CA), said during an hearing that Congress must pass a law to force Veterans Affairs to investigate the medical benefits of marijuana after years of inaction.
Shaleen title, a former member of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, explains why she won’t be attending this week’s Cannabis Regulators Association Meeting due to an invitation from that organization to participate.
New Jersey Supreme Court rules that police can’t search the trunk of a vehicle based on the smell marijuana in the passenger compartment.
A judge in Alabama issued a stay of the medical cannabis licenses, amid a lawsuit challenging the awarding process.
The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing at which lawmakers grilled marijuana regulators about the roll-out of legalization–including on the way they handled denying and then approving Curaleaf’s license renewal.
Federal
Sherrod Brown, the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee (DOH), said that a marijuana-banking bill was “a little bit further behind the queue” after Sen. Jack Reed (DRI) raised concerns about a section of the legislation.
One new co-sponsor has been added to the 10 who have already signed the House Resolution on Reparations, which notes the racially disparate impact of the Drug War.
STATES
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), a member of the Cannabis Control Board, has been appointed by Kathy Hochul.
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry (R), who spoke on the therapeutic benefits psychedelics, said that he does not believe they will take the same route as marijuana in terms of legalization.
North Carolina’s House Speaker indicated that the bill to legalize medical marijuana does not have enough Republican support for it to be moved forward. However, its sponsor stated he is “not concerned about it.”
Nevada regulators released a bulletin on health and safety regarding marijuana products that were positive for Aspergillus fumigatus.
Illinois regulators have again extended the rules that allow medical cannabis patients to pick up their medicine at curbside.
Minnesota regulators have issued guidelines about the taxation of cannabinoids and developed a form to submit complaints against product manufacturers, retailers or distributors.
The Connecticut Social Equity Council has awarded $6 million in grants funded by marijuana revenues through a Community Reinvestment Pilot Program.
Montana Highway Patrol officer says recent trends in impaired driving predate the legalization of marijuana.
Maryland regulators have hired a public relation agency to run an educational and communication campaign on the new legal marijuana law that will take effect this Saturday.
California State Fair Cannabis Awards announces its winners
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The New York City Council has passed a law to penalize landlords that knowingly rent space to marijuana businesses without a license.
Berks County in Pennsylvania is being sued for its policy of excluding people who use medical marijuana from court-run treatment programmes.
The Dewey Beach Town Council in Delaware voted to prohibit marijuana businesses.
International
Saint Kitts-Nevis lawmakers have approved legislation that allows marijuana smoking in specific public areas.
Canadian regulators have asked cannabis manufacturers to stop using words like “soda”, “cola”, “root beer” and “ginger ale” in their marketing materials or on the labels of their infused beverages.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study showed that a combination of lipid-based nanocarriers containing 5-Flurouracil, cannabidiol, and other compounds “was able reduce tumor volume by comparing it to conventional formulation.”
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & OPINION
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelics Studies has received a donation of $5 million from New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, and his wife. This brings the couple’s support for psychedelics to 60 million dollars.
BUSINESS
TerrAscend Corporation shareholders have approved the reappointment and reorganization of the company, as well as the resolutions regarding the stock option and share unit plans and the reorganization.
Glass House Brands has filed a lawsuit against the CEO of Catalyst cannabis for alleged defamation.
The Botanist workers in Egg Harbor, New Jersey and Atlantic City ratified a collective bargaining agreement.
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