Report on marijuana expungements; CA cannabis cafés; RI Psilocybin, Cleveland mayor taking gummies, MN Regs Survey; Marijuana or opioids to treat pain
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West Virginia Senate President Craig Blair said that legalizing marijuana would curb the fentanyl crisis. He predicted that policy changes will be made “sooner rather than later”.
After months of Governor. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, vetoed a previous version. The legislator is currently working on revisions that address concerns raised by the governor.
Representatives from Rhode Island introduced a bill that would temporarily legalize the possession, home-grow and sharing of Psilocybin. State officials will set rules for the cultivation, distribution, and medical prescription of psilocybin if it is approved by federal authorities.
Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Justin Bibb said he’d take a marijuana gummy to a reporter–but argued the state must first “get together” and allow stores that sell regulated products of cannabis.
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management asks people to complete a survey about packaging, labeling and tracking of marijuana products, as well as other issues.
NORML has released a new report that shows courts have sealed or expunged more than 2.3 millions marijuana records across the nation since 2018. This is in response to the growing legalization movement.
According to a new review, cannabis is “similarly as effective” in treating pain as opioids but “with fewer discontinuations because of adverse events.”
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“Cannabis consumption does not lead to respiratory depression that can be caused by opioids and cause a non-fatal overdose.”
A South Carolina Senator who is sponsoring an stalled medical marijuana bill wants to see it voted on next month.
A Florida Senator filed a bill that would protect state employees from being fired for using medical marijuana.
Federal
Shereef Elnahal, the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs, tweeted: “Veterans have been telling us for a long time about psychedelics’ potential to treat mental illness.” This is the time to test this method for treating Veterans suffering from PTSD or major depression.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse’s summer research program included several cannabis-focused projects.
A federal judge has rejected an attempt to block Washington State’s marijuana equity licenses. The dormant trade clause does not apply to federally prohibited cannabis.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), in her State of the State address, discussed efforts to fight unlicensed marijuana sale. Separately regulators released an update on enforcement against illegal cannabis vendors.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura (D) Healey and the state’s attorney general and treasurer have appointed a member to the Cannabis Social Equity Advisory Board.
Oklahoma’s Attorney General is expected to testify on Wednesday about “foreigners who have invaded marijuana industry”, at an U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Hearing that is part of the impeachment proceeding against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Connecticut’s Attorney General is suing wholesalers, retailers and others who have “sold high-THC cannabis in violation of Connecticut law.”
The Kentucky Legislative Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee has removed proposed medical marijuana regulations from an agenda.
A Wisconsin Republican Senator who has sponsored limited medical marijuana legislation is concerned about the Assembly leaders’ plans to create state run dispensaries.
A representative from Ohio said that negotiations regarding marijuana legislation continue.
Wyoming regulators have proposed changes to hemp regulations.
Illinois regulators have posted an update regarding a new law which imposes a moratorium for cannabis transporter licences.
Inability of the Research Advisory Panel of California to hold regular meetings has reportedly caused a backlog of approvals of studies on psychedelics.
Colorado regulators have highlighted changes in the medical cannabis registry.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
The German coalition government and its parliamentary groups have commented on the current state of marijuana legalization legislation.
A British Columbia, Canada legislator received psilocybin mushroom and coca leaf mail from an activist.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The findings of a study “does not support the belief that cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with legal recreational cannabis or beliefs about its safety.”
In a study on mice, it was found that “acute CBD reduces nicotine self administration at high and low nicotine dosages” and “that it alleviates withdrawal symptoms after chronic exposure to nicotine.”
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ADVOCACY
Over 100 advocacy groups sent a message to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Kathy Hochul (D), to support safe consumption places for illegal drugs.
/ BUSINESS
Tilray Brands, Inc. posted quarterly net revenue of 193.8 million dollars and a loss of 46.2 million dollars.
Canopy Growth Corporation has entered into subscription agreements for a private placement with certain institutional investors. The gross proceeds from the offering are estimated to be approximately $30 million.
Curio Wellness launched a partnership with Lucid Green to develop supply chain technology.
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