Psychedelics Hearing in Congress; German Legalization Debate begins; OH Marijuana Poll; Study: Psilocybin heals Childhood Trauma Stress; MO Tax Suits
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Top Things to Know
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a report that shows marijuana will account for almost a third of drug arrests made in the U.S. by 2022. However, internal data inconsistencies and recent changes to methodology make it difficult to draw any conclusions regarding long-term cannabis enforcement trends.
The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health had scheduled a hearing on Thursday to discuss the therapeutic potential for psychedelics in addressing the suicide crisis among veterans. The first ever congressional hearing on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, which was to take place Thursday, has been postponed until a future date.
The first Bundestag debate in Germany was held on the marijuana legalization bill.
The new poll shows that 57% of Ohio voters likely to vote in November support the legalization of marijuana initiative, including a majority of Republicans who campaigned against it.
The effects of traumatizing childhood events on adults who have recently taken psilocybin were lower.
Missouri marijuana businesses filed two lawsuits against local governments for “stacking”, municipal and county cannabis tax, which they claim violates the voter-approved legalization laws and increases costs for consumers.
Federal
Two lobbyists were sentenced to prison by a federal judge after they were found guilty of conspiring to pay $42,000 to a Michigan marijuana regulator in bribes.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-WY, reiterated her opposition against legalizing marijuana.
A total of 85 people have now co-sponsored the House marijuana banking legislation.
STATES
Maryland’s comptroller has posted a warning regarding potentially fraudulent mailers for cannabis dispensary licences.
First hearing of the Joint Interim Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response, a committee under the Oregon legislature.
A senator from Ohio wrote an op-ed in which he urged voters to reject the legalization of marijuana initiative that will be on the ballot this November.
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission has heard additional testimony about a proposal to invest $42 million in ibogaine-related research.
Missouri regulators have begun releasing cannabis products that were previously placed on administrative hold.
The Minnesota Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board has approved a loan of $10 million to a company for the “establishment of a state-ofthe-art cannabis manufacturing and cultivation facility.”
Iowa regulators issue a growing number of medical marijuana cards to patients on a regular basis.
Michigan regulators have added new marijuana videos to their online library.
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/ LOCAL
Prince George’s County Council, Maryland has advanced legislation that restricts where marijuana dispensaries may operate.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The results of a study showed that participants “displayed reduced anxiety three months after [medical marijuana] treatment initiation,” and “they reported reductions in medication usage, especially for benzodiazepines.” They concluded that the findings “support the use medical marijuana as a therapy for anxiety and PTSD.”
Harvard University has launched a new Study of Psychedelics in Society and Culture, with the support of a $16-million gift from The Gracias Family Foundation.
/ ADVOCACY / OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The President of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association referred to Jersey City’s suit over the right to fire officers for marijuana use as a “waste” of taxpayer dollars.
In his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, spoke about the work done by the organization to “advance sensible changes to policies on sports betting and marijuana tests”.
The Oregon Cannabis Association merged with the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon.
/ BUSINESS
Verano Holdings Corp. started trading on Cboe Canada.
The cannabis-focused debit card processor Omni Technologies reported that its participating retailers have “experienced an elevated rate of declines in transactions” over the past few weeks because of “a targeted blockage of debit network transactions submitted by FP Omni merchants.”
Washington, D.C., businesses sold medical cannabis products worth $4.4 million in September.
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