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Top Things to Know
The Department of Justice has filed a brief in federal court arguing that cannabis users with guns are a unique threat to society. This is because they “unlikely” store their firearm properly before using marijuana.
The House Rules Committee has blocked floor votes to protect state laws on marijuana legalization, medical psilocybin and federal interference. The committee also blocked a proposal to prevent the Biden Administration from rescheduling marijuana.
Former federal drug officials released a report that showed 53 percent of Americans live in states where recreational marijuana is now legal, despite the federal prohibition. Three-fourths also reside in jurisdictions which allow medical cannabis.
Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman said that it was “all hands on Deck” to make amendments to the voter approved marijuana legalization laws before key provisions come into effect next month. However, the House Speaker seems to be wanting to move more slowly and explore options.
Maryland Republican legislators in the House and Senate are pushing for a new law that would allow police to search cars and people based on smells of marijuana. Marijuana is a legal substance. The “Drug Free Roadways Act” would remove a protection enacted by the Democratic-controlled legislature this year.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that allows medical marijuana grower/processors the right to sell their products directly to patients, and grants grower permits to independent cannabis dispensaries.
According to advocacy groups, during a White House gathering, Indonesian president Joko Widodo asked President Joe Biden for the lifting of an alert from the Food and Drug Administration that restricts imports to America.
Researchers say that the findings of a new study show that CBD can be used as an alternative to opioids in acute inflammatory pain conditions.
The Missouri Joint Committee on Administrative Rules released a report in which it criticized the Division of Cannabis Regulation, claiming that they had overstepped their authority by insisting on plain packaging of marijuana products.
Newly acquired documents reveal that the New York Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund offers loans to dispensaries owned and operated by individuals who have been affected by justice at high interest rates.
Federal
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health and Massachusetts Department of Public Health published reports on the death of a Trulieve employee.
The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee tweeted, “Psychedelic-assisted therapy is a groundbreaking clinical procedure that has the potential to transform the way we look at mental health care — and fight back against veteran suicide.”
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R – FL) wrote an op-ed on legislation that he co-sponsors to allow states to set their own marijuana law without federal interference.
One new co-sponsor has been added to the total of 10 for the House bill that would remove the ban on people who have felony drug convictions working in the hemp sector.
One new sponsor has been added to the total of 10 for the house bill that will loosen hemp requirements.
/ STATES
A spokesperson for Pennsylvania Senate President pro tempore, said that she will not support legalizing cannabis until federal laws change.
Former Michigan House Speaker convicted of a corruption scandal involving marijuana licensing wants to delay the date he must report to prison. Separately regulators have suspended licenses for a cannabis business.
Oregon House Republicans want to repeal certain provisions of the state’s drug decriminalization laws, which was approved by voters.
Colorado regulators have issued health and safety warnings about marijuana products that may contain unsafe levels of mold, yeast and aspergillus.
New York regulators are considering a settlement to a lawsuit which has prevented the opening of additional marijuana dispensaries on Friday.
Massachusetts’ top marijuana regulator has announced his resignation.
Missouri regulators have revoked the license of a marijuana-manufacturing company.
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has denied a request to adopt rules that would provide religious exemptions from drug criminalization laws.
Minnesota officials held a webinar to discuss the role marijuana plays in cases of child abuse, given that the new state legalization law has been passed.
Virginia regulators have launched a campaign of public education to discourage marijuana-impaired drivers.
Arkansas regulators have fined a medical marijuana cultivation facility multiple times for alleged violations.
Washington State regulators are hosting stakeholder workshops this month and the next about rules for accreditation of cannabis laboratories.
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International
The UK government responded to a report by the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee on drug policy.
Former Australian Federal Police chief, John McLean, wants to see marijuana decriminalization trial trials implemented by governments.
Ireland’s first medical marijuana clinic opens.
Former Philippine Senator calls on government to cooperate in an investigation by the International Criminal Court into the bloody “war against drugs” of the country.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study found that medical cannabis could improve the outcomes of patients with PTSD and sleep disorders, especially those who do not respond well to current treatments.
According to a study, “lifetime marijuana use may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. However, cannabis use disorder increases the risk for breast and lung cancer.”
/ ADVOCACY OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health has launched a Cannabis Research Center.
Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a prohibitionist organization, launched a website that aggregates drug news.
/ BUSINESS
AYR Wellness Inc. has reported a quarterly net revenue of 114.4 million dollars and a loss of 20.3 million dollars.
Securities and Exchange Commission is opposing a part of Canopy Growth Corporation’s plan to enter U.S. Market.
An editor at Benzinga explained that the publication retracted a story billed a cannabis interview Berner, because “it could not be verified & did not meet Benzinga’s editorial standards.”
CULTURE
Snoop Dogg announced on Twitter that he was “giving up smoking.”
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