Congressional progressives push Biden for marijuana; Anti-monopoly Cannabis Industry Toolkit; CT sales; NV legislators consider a tax overhaul
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TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Another federal judge ruled that the prohibition on marijuana users possessing guns is unconstitutional.
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has asked the Biden administration “expedite” its marijuana scheduling review. It also wants to reinstate protections for state legal cannabis programs that were revoked by the Trump administration.
Parabola Center for Law and Policy has released a toolkit that will help advocates and policymakers fight monopolization in marijuana.
According to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, retailers sold legal marijuana products worth $22.2 million in March.
Nevada Assembly Revenue Committee held an hearing on a bill that would revise the current marijuana tax rules. Growers fear they will go out of business.
/ FEDERAL
On May 25, a panel from the National Cancer Institute will discuss cannabis use in treatment.
Rep. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R – TX) stated, “I’m Texas. We don’t have pot here.
/ STATES
A spokesperson for Maryland Governor. A spokesperson for Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D), stated that he plans to sign a bill to regulate cannabis sales that was passed by lawmakers over the weekend.
Indiana House Democrats tweeted that legalizing marijuana would help boost Indiana’s economy, assist Hoosiers with certain health conditions, and keep nonviolent offenders from prison. Indiana Republicans voted against every improvement.
Here are the pending Oklahoma marijuana reform laws for this session.
Washington State regulators released an interpretive statement regarding enforcement of cannabis plant canopy rules.
Three lawsuits have been filed against Alabama regulators in relation to their licensing process for medical cannabis businesses.
Arkansas regulators delay action on the request of a medical marijuana dispensary to relocate.
The Kansas Department of Transportation urges people to not drive impaired before 4/20.
Utah regulators have posted an update on the medical cannabis program.
The Wednesday meeting of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board is scheduled.
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/ LOCAL
Hoboken City Council, New Jersey passed a resolution requesting that the state ban delta-8 THC products.
A cannabis company is suing Uxbridge, Massachusetts over local impact fees that were not properly documented.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Uruguayan Senator introduced legislation to legalize certain psychedelics for medical use.
The Argentine government will likely file cannabis regulations within the next few weeks.
The Netherlands government established a commission to study the benefits and risks of MDMA.
Germany’s health minister invites people to submit questions on cannabis and other issues at an upcoming “office hours” event.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
One study showed that multiple drugs were used in Bronze Age Menorca.
/ ADVOCACY & OPINION & AANALYSIS
The Indiana Democratic Party tweeted that the “Republicans rejected” a proposal to legalize cannabis. Hoosiers are united in their desire to end prohibition of cannabis and join our neighbors.
/ BUSINESS
Tilray Brands Inc. reported quarterly net revenues of $145.6 million, and a net loss $1.2 billion. It also announced that it will acquire Hexo Corp.
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Deseret Wellness.
CannTrust Holdings Inc. was granted creditor protection again and will cease operations.
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