Jersey City lawsuit on police marijuana use. Colombian President smells marijuana in NYC. CA Gov signs marijuana bills. Lubbock, TX crim
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has published a report that details the economic benefits of marijuana legalization, such as the increase in state incomes, housing prices and populations. However, it also highlights the social costs of legalizing pot. These are “more concentrated” among individuals.
Officials in Jersey City, New Jersey are suing New Jersey’s state in federal court to keep the right to fire police officers who use marijuana. However, the complaint appears to ignore an important provision of federal firearms laws.
The Colombian president Gustavo Petro claimed that he smelled pot “on every street” during his recent trip to New York City. He cited the “enormous hysteria” of the legal cannabis sales taking place now in the country which launched the war on drugs many decades ago.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, signed legislation on changes to marijuana licensing laws and the distribution of fines from illegal operations. He also approved a bill establishing a cannabis task force.
Lubbock activists believe they have more than enough signatures for a decriminalization of marijuana initiative to be placed on the local ballot, if not first the City Council passes it.
In a new lawsuit, former Arkansas legislators are on opposite sides. The suit alleges fraud in the medical cannabis licensing process.
New Hampshire Cannabis Association poll found that 78 % of farmers are interested in growing cannabis if it’s legalized, but that only 11 % support Gov. Chris Sununu (R) wants to sell marijuana through state-run shops.
Federal
Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-MD, spoke at a hearing on mass incarceration. He said that people are being jailed for “marijuana and up.”
/ STATES
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat from Oregon, said that she believes the state’s drug decriminalization laws “need some fixes”, including the issue of public usage.
On Wednesday, the Missouri Joint Committee on Administrative Rules is holding an hearing on rules governing marijuana packaging and product labeling.
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has appointed an interim executive director.
Oklahoma regulators have revised their medical cannabis regulations.
New York regulators have extended the deadline to apply for the current round marijuana business licenses.
Minnesota generated $1.5million in revenue in the first 2 months after a new sales tax.
Colorado regulators have hired a policy advisor on psychedelics.
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/ LOCAL
Boulder County officials in Colorado are being sued for a marijuana company’s misinterpretation that a settlement reached with another firm is blocking their expansion plans.
/ INTERNATIONAL
A Canadian court has upheld Manitoba’s prohibition on home marijuana cultivation.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “cannabis products reduced oxaliplatin induced peripheral neuropathy.”
According to a review, “clinical phase I and II trials published so far have reported promising results in the treatment for patients with major depression disorder or treatment-resistant depressive disorders in a relatively brief time after administration.”
/ ADVOCACY / OPINION AND ANALYSIS
Roland Griffiths, a psychedelics researcher, has passed away.
The Cannabis Council of Canada has issued recommendations to change the marijuana policy of Canada.
/ BUSINESS
4Front Ventures Corp. has entered into an agreement for a senior secured credit facility of $10 million.
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