Trump team: DeSantis shouldn’t try marijuana; PA hearing on legalization; Study: CBD reduces opioid prescriptions; Home values increase in legal cannabis states
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Top Things to Know
New U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines Amendments that suggest federal judges should treat prior marijuana possession crimes more leniently in sentencing decisions are now officially in effect.
A spokesperson for the former president Donald Trump has suggested that Ron DeSantis, a rival GOP candidate, should consume marijuana edibles “to relieve stress” and his stagnant polling results.
The Pennsylvania House Health Subcommittee on Health Care conducted a hearing on the legalization of marijuana. Its chair suggested that state-run stores are being considered.
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has doubled the amount of cannabis that adults can buy in a single transaction.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will transfer nearly $17 Million in marijuana revenue for programs that support veterans’ health, drug treatment and Legal Aid.
The former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a top Department of Veterans Affairs mental-health official spoke at a conference about the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for veterans suffering from PTSD.
A new study found that “the ability to purchase CBD legally leads to 6.6% to 8.1% fewer opioid prescriptions”–concluding that cannabidiol products “appear to be net substitutes for opioids.”
Leafly and Real Estate Witch conducted a new study that found home values had grown significantly faster in states that have legalized marijuana than those that still criminalize it. The average home price is now 41 percent more expensive where the prohibition has been lifted compared to where it continues.
The Maryland Senate Education, Energy and Environment Committee Chairman is considering introducing legislation to stop counties from using clever zoning to prevent marijuana businesses from opening.
Federal
Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat from Colorado, criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for calling marijuana a gateway drug.
/ STATES
The North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office announced the seizure $170,000 in THC-infused food packaged to look like major brands.
The South Dakota Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee of the legislature will meet on Monday.
A Wisconsin senator criticised Michigan’s approach towards marijuana legalization. She said her plan for a medical cannabis law that is limited includes a “strong regulation framework.”
A new advertisement was released by the Ohio campaign to defeat the legalization of marijuana initiative on the 7th November ballot.
Oklahoma laws enacting medical cannabis restrictions went into effect.
Oregon regulators accept public comments on the proposed rules for psilocybin service.
Virginia regulators plan on tracking data for medical cannabis sales in 2024.
California officials are seeking to hire a PR firm to promote the OCal program that enforces comparable-to-organic cannabis standards for cannabis.
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission has launched a new website. The Cannabis Advisory Board is holding its first public meeting Thursday.
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission meets on Thursday.
Utah regulators are set to review a medical marijuana business’ relocation plan Thursday.
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/ LOCAL
Denver, Colorado officials have sent out a warning about the potential contamination of marijuana products with spider mites.
Officials in Stamford, Connecticut are asking a state court dismiss a lawsuit that challenges a decision by the zoning board to allow marijuana sales.
International
German interior ministers sent a letter to legislators expressing their concerns over the government’s plan for marijuana legalization.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “medical marijuana is highly effective and safe for treating neuropathic and sleep disorders.”
In a study, “cannabidiol reduced total seizures and seizure-days compared with placebo when administered to dog.”
/ OPINION, ADVOCACY & ANALYSIS
The Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association urges voters to reject the marijuana-legalization initiative on the 7th of November ballot.
On Monday, the Massachusetts Medical Society will host an event about psychedelics.
BUSINESS
Hawthorne, the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company unit that focuses on cannabis, reported sales of $149.7 millions for the quarter.
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. has reported a quarterly revenue of $78,8 million.
Groff NA Hemplex has ceased operations after the death of its founder. The company was one of eight licensed by Drug Enforcement Administration for growing marijuana to research.
Glass House Brands Inc. now has a member on its board.
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