DE Senate urges feds to legalize; NH Medical Marijuana Homegrow Advances; TX Psychedelics Bills; MO Expunction
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/ TOP TIPS
In President Joe Biden’s latest budget request, he proposes to maintain a policy that prevents Washington, D.C., from making its own decision about legalizing marijuana sales locally.
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The President is calling for the continuation and expansion of a rider to protect state medical cannabis programs against federal interference.
A resolution was passed by the Delaware Senate calling for Congress to de-schedule cannabis. This comes at a time when legislation to legalize marijuana is in progress in the state legislature.
The plan to get a legalization bill for marijuana through the Senate in New Hampshire was discussed by the House majority leader. A separate House committee approved a bill that would allow medical cannabis patients to grow their own marijuana.
Three new Texas bills were filed by Texas legislators to expand state-sponsored research into the therapeutic effects of psychedelics such as MDMA, psilocybin and ketamine.
Missouri courts are worried that they will not meet the deadlines for marijuana exoneration processing under the voter-approved legalization laws unless lawmakers provide additional funding.
/ FEDERAL
Marianne Williamson, Democratic presidential candidate, suggested that the president could de-schedule marijuana.
Rep. Rep. Barbara Lee (D–CA), a U.S. Senate Candidate, posted photos of her visiting a cannabis dispensary.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) said there are a “great number” of other members of Congress who are “psychedelic-curious.”
Rep. Clay Higgins (R.LA) tweeted: “Apparently Arkansas weed has very high levels of THC. This could possibly explain why some cats named Asa Hutchinson.”
/ STATES
Kentucky Republican candidate for governor Daniel Cameron, who is currently the state attorney General, criticised Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democratic candidate for the Kentucky governor’s office, criticized Gov.
The bill would have allowed on-site cannabis consumption in dispensaries, according to the testimony of Maine’s attorney general.
A hearing was held by the Texas House Public Health Committee on a bill that would expand limited medical cannabis programs.
The Wisconsin Senate minority leader spoke out about the benefits of legalizing cannabis and stated that she would be introducing a bill to address the issue in this session.
An op-ed was written by a Washington State Senator about a bill that would make drug possession a gross offense.
Kansas Representative spoke out about the need for public support for medical marijuana.
Here’s a look into where South Dakota’s marijuana reform legislation stood at the end.
The New Mexico Department of Health has posted resources about the transition to online registration for the medical cannabis program.
Vermont Department of Health tweeted that “Different cannabis forms can contain different levels of THC, making for different reactions.” Know the risks and what you can expect to get if you decide to use cannabis.
Utah regulators published a monthly update on the medical cannabis program.
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/ LOCAL
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/ INTERNATIONAL
Bolivian officials have launched an effort to eliminate coca from international drug control treaties.
The launch of an informal cannabis interest group, which she co-founded, was the topic of a European Parliament member from The Netherlands.
Canadian officials failed to respond to a request by a patient with cancer to grant permission for him to receive psilocybin therapy.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, attitudes towards recreational cannabis were significantly affected by gender, employment status, political party affiliation, gender, religion, and political views.
The study revealed that of the 39 states and Washington DC which legalized or decriminalized cannabis, more used general systems than those that use cannabis-specific systems. Additionally, the majority required record holders to petition the government for relief, imposed waiting periods, and financial requirements.
/ ADVOCACY – OPINION, ANALYSIS
Kansas Democratic Party tweeted the importance of eradicating marijuana records.
An op-ed by the president of New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police was published calling for state legislators to adopt legislation that would prohibit police officers from using marijuana while on duty.
Arizona Poison Centers and Arizona Dispensaries Association oppose a bill that would allow the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived goods without the same oversight or regulations as the marijuana industry.
/ BUSINESS
Glass House Brands Inc. reported quarterly net revenues of $32.2 million, and net losses of $17.4 millions.
Organigram Holdings Inc. has stopped production of certain cannabis products due to a dispute with Canadian officials over how they should be classified.
In February, Arkansas dispensaries sold medical cannabis products worth $22.4 million.
The Oregon legal marijuana price is at an all time low.
CULTURE
Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Seth Rogen using psilocybin to win the Oscars, and Steven Spielberg not even trying marijuana.
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