Biden hails marijuana moves; NM gov notifies legal sales anniversary; CT dismisses cases; MT psilocybin loss; MN legalization ballot
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/ TOP TIPS
A President Joe Biden proclamation declaring April “Second Chance Month for People Who Have Served Time in Prison” highlights the racially disparate enforcement of marijuana criminalization and its role in preventing access to education, jobs, and housing.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D), celebrated the first anniversary of New Mexico’s legal recreational marijuana industry. The state has seen a $300 million increase in sales and thousands of new jobs.
After a review under the state’s post-legalization crime erasure program, Connecticut’s chief attorney said that more than 1,500 marijuana cases had been dismissed by prosecutors.
A Minnesota Senate Rules and Administration Committee approved a bill for marijuana legalization. There are only two panel stops remaining before the legislation can be sent to the Senate floor. A companion bill for House is also almost complete with its committees.
Trulieve funded a Florida marijuana legalization campaign. It has collected more than 70% of the valid signatures needed to place its initiative on the 2024 election ballot.
A bill to legalize psilocybin for adults with certain medical conditions was rejected by the Montana House Human Services Committee.
Harm Reduction International’s new report shows an increase in death sentences for drug offenses worldwide by 2022.
/ FEDERAL
The Drug Enforcement Administration will temporarily place six synthetic cannabis oils in Schedule 1.
Rep. Rep. Brian Mast (R.FL) tweeted: “Regardless of whether an injury is mental or physical, I believe it owes it to every veteran that they have access to every tool possible to heal.” Medical marijuana is one of those tools.
Rep. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R.GA) tweeted: “In Mayor Eric Adams City, New York, an average 8 people overdosed on drugs every day because of his PRO-drug policy. To help the poor and addicted to drugs in NY, he wants more drug use centres stocked with syringes, straws to snort, and other paraphernalia. New York City’s accidental deaths from drug overdoses range between 80 and 85%. This is a fatal overdose every three hours!
/ STATES
Kentucky agriculture commissioner candidates discussed marijuana and hemp policies.
Montana’s Senate and House approved two bills with differing provisions regarding how to allocate revenue from marijuana.
A New Jersey Assemblymember introduced a bill that would require police to release statistics about fatal car accidents involving marijuana.
Representative from Missouri expressed concern about the proposed psilocybin research and access bill.
Information about marijuana exonerations was posted by Rhode Island courts.
New York regulators missed another deadline to create a plan for cannabis economic and social equity. Separately, a top regulator discussed ongoing steps to launch the recreational cannabis market.
The California Industrial Hemp Advisory Board made recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill.
On Thursday, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission meets.
Guam’s Cannabis Control Board meets Monday.
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/ LOCAL
Officials from New York City will host an event about cannabis and hip hop on Monday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
German lawmakers stated that they expected the government to file a bill for marijuana legalization within the next two week.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study showed that short-term cannabis use by patients who had undergone hemodialysis was well tolerated.
According to a review, studies have shown that psilocybin therapy is effective in treating depression. However, it requires only one or two doses and psychological support throughout the process.
/ ADVOCACY & OPINION & AANALYSIS
A poll of Britons revealed that 60% think the authorities are losing the battle against drugs, while 6 percent believe they are winning.
American Transportation Research Institute conducted a survey about marijuana and the trucking sector.
/ BUSINESS
AYR Wellness Inc.’s chief operational officer has resigned.
Peter/PetraMD has announced its intention to acquire Ketamine Wellness Centers.
Jushi Holdings, Inc. has been sued for alleged anticompetitive acts.
Tilray Brands, Inc. has announced that Manitoba Harvest, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc., will be selling new products at selected Whole Foods Market locations.
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