The GOP candidate for president Doug Burgum, on marijuana, and the SAFE Banking Op-Ed
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Top Things to Know
Reps. Reps.
California’s Attorney General reports that courts in the state have sealed, resentenced, or dismissed 206.052 marijuana convictions, which is roughly 90 percent of all those who are eligible for this relief.
Marijuana Moment has compiled an overview of Doug Burgum’s position on cannabis.
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He signed into law the decriminalization of low-level marijuana and pardoned people as governor of North Dakota. However, he also signed legislation removing rights to grow medical marijuana at home. He has also called for federal reform.
Justin Strekal, of the BOWL PAC, argues in a recent Marijuana Moment op/ed that passing a Cannabis Banking and Expungements Bill in Congress is a first step towards enacting broader federal reforms.
Federal
In preliminary tests, it was determined that the white powder which caused the White House to be evacuated Sunday morning was cocaine.
The National Institutes of Health makes cannabinoid-mediated compounds available for licensing as well as commercial development.
The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding.
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-PA, criticized the State Department’s refusal to classify a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Russia because of medical marijuana as being “wrongfully detained.”
STATES
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, (D), tweeted: “Kentuckians with chronic illnesses, PTSD, and cancer have asked for medical marijuana for years. It is a safe, effective way to relieve pain.” Folks in Kentucky said that it was impossible, but we proved their wrong.
A Florida Senator spoke about the new law that grants medical cannabis licenses to Black Farmers.
Texas regulators have filed new rules regarding smokable products of hemp.
A subcommittee of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board recommends approval of rules for labor peace agreements within the cannabis industry.
Vermont regulators issue updated marijuana social equity guidelines
Colorado regulators have announced the third round of grant applications for cannabis businesses that promote social equity.
New York regulators held a presentation about the use of marijuana among older adults.
Ohio regulators could consider approving new conditions for medical cannabis on July 12.
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LOCAL
Baltimore, Maryland City Fraternal Order of Police #3 has urged state officials to end the practice of barring recruits who have a marijuana-related history and stop random testing of current officers.
Oakland’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission in California will meet Thursday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Portugal’s Health Minister said officials should use “a great deal of caution” when deciding whether to expand the decriminalization policies to include synthetic drugs.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “shortly following the adoption of [a recreational cannabis law], a state experiences a decline in the average number mental health treatment admissions.”
According to a review, “early evidence indicates that single doses psilocybin with psychological support induce rapid improvements in depressive symptoms lasting for several weeks.”
BUSINESS
TerrAscend Corp. has begun trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Wrigley settled its lawsuit alleging that Terphogz LLC infringed on its Skittles trademark by releasing a line “ZKITTLEZ”, a cannabis-infused product.
Greenlane Holdings, Inc. completed a public offering, with gross proceeds totaling approximately $4.3 Million.
Canopy Growth Corporation has announced that it has completed all conversions in accordance with the $100,000,000 senior unsecured convertible debentures purchased by an institutional investor.
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The article CA cannabis records relief update (Newsletter for July 5, 2023) first appeared on Marijuana Moment.
