DeSantis rejects legalization; GOP Congressman talks about OH marijuana initiative Will Hurd on Cannabis; Foster care study
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Ron DeSantis (currently Florida’s Governor) is the Republican presidential candidate who is opposed to legalizing marijuana. He argues, despite evidence to the contrary, that Colorado’s black market for cannabis is larger and more profitable than before legalization.
Howard Sklamberg, former chair of the Food and Drug Administration Marijuana Working Group, said that he believes the agency will recommend cannabis be moved from Schedule III to Schedule III due to political factors such as “the election season and the end of the administration’s tenure.”
U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce, R-OH, released a statement in which he explained why he would vote for a legalization initiative of marijuana on the Ohio ballot this November. The state has also published official arguments for and against the measure, which will be distributed among voters.
Marijuana Moment has compiled an overview of Will Hurd’s position on cannabis. During his time in Congress, he voted against almost every reform proposal–legalization, banking, veterans access and hemp–though he did back a limited CBD measure.
According to a new study, states that legalize medical marijuana see “an 8-10% decrease in [foster care] instances associated with parental drug use in the first two year’s followed by an 18% decrease in third years.”
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We calculate that, on average approximately 700 fewer foster care entries related to parental drug use occurred when a State legalized medical cannabis.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has adopted new rules to combat “lab-shopping” in order to obtain higher THC potency.
Three of Delaware’s six most prominent beaches have banned marijuana businesses. Officials in the remaining three towns are also considering the move.
Federal
The President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation proclaiming the week of August 27 to September 2, as Overdose Awareness Week.
Stephen Benjamin, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, praised President Joe Biden for his marijuana pardons during a speech at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the “March on Washington”.
Reps. Reps.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (RFL) stated that “Floridians support cannabis reform overwhelmingly.”
/ STATES
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a budget bill that allows medical cannabis dispensaries to have more time before opening, as well as the opportunity to remove disciplinary action from their records.
Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor expressed concern about marijuana laced with fentanyl.
Texas’s Agriculture Commissioner discussed his support of medical cannabis. He predicted that a comprehensive program for patient access would be passed with bipartisan support, if it were put up for a vote on the floor.
Minnesota’s Senate Majority Leader said that she expects lawmakers to make changes over time to the state’s legalization of marijuana law.
The South Dakota Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee chair discussed the state’s program for medical marijuana.
A New York Assemblymember has filed a bill that would require anyone under 21 caught with marijuana, along with their parents, to attend a program of diversion.
The Oregon Court of Appeals has granted a request to suspend the rules regarding testing for aspergillus in cannabis.
Vermont regulators will discuss cannabis business flood relief, among other issues, on Wednesday.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
St. Kitts-and-Nevis Prime Minister Terrence Dwight toured a medical marijuana farm in St. Vincent-and the Grenadines.
The Costa Rica Legislative Assembly’s Environment Commission has rejected changes proposed to a bill legalizing marijuana.
A German legislator tweeted: “A strict prohibition on consumption near #Cannabis Clubs is difficult to control and the benefit for minors protection is questionable.” We need accurate & proportionate regulations to protect minors and not overburden the judiciary.
A Victoria, Australia legislator discussed legislation that would protect medical marijuana patients from being charged for driving under the Influence.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a review, “cannabis could be a promising therapy for reducing [delayed onset muscle soreness] as well as allowing faster recovery from associated mechanisms of pain reduction and inflammation.”
According to a review, “two randomized-controlled trials using LSD in combination with psychotherapy were performed in patients suffering from [anxiety disorder] who had life-threatening conditions and those without. The results showed a good safety profile as well as persistent decreases in anxiety outcome.”
/ ADVOCACY / OPINION AND ANALYSIS
Nature’s president and board chair resigned.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s editorial board supports a plan for marijuana lounges to be opened in the city.
BUSINESS
Planet 13 Holdings Inc. has acquired VidaCann, LLC.
S&P has discontinued two cannabis-related indices.
Verano Holdings Corp. CEO sent a letter of open communication to Alabama Governor. Kay Ivey, a Republican, expressed concerns over the state’s licensing system for medical cannabis businesses.
Arkansas dispensaries have sold medical cannabis products worth $23.2 million in July.
CULTURE
Maria Sakkari, a tennis player from Iran, said that the smell of pot was bothering her during a losing match.
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