IL gov fixes marijuana biz 280E; NV gov passes psychedelics law; WA reimbursing cannabis & drug convictions
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The comments were made at an event in support of Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), who is pushing for the Department of Defense’s $75 million research budget on the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics to active duty military with PTSD or other conditions.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed a bill creating a Psychedelics Medicines Working group charged with developing a “actionable plan” on how to “enable access” which is “safe and affordable.”
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed budget legislation which includes provisions that decouple the state tax policy and federal 280E provision. This allows marijuana companies to claim business expenses on their state filings.
A New Hampshire Republican representative has left the Republican Party in part due to GOP senators refusing to approve marijuana legalization legislation passed by the House.
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts has spent nearly $100 million dollars to annul an estimated 350,000 marijuana convictions, and to reimburse legal fees to people who were prosecuted for crimes under laws that later proved to be unconstitutional.
The Rhode Island Senate has confirmed Governor. The Rhode Island Senate confirmed Gov.
Federal
Officials from the Food and Drug Administration declined to comment on the federal marijuana scheduling review.
The Government Accountability Office has published a report about how state and local criminal-justice agencies collect data on impaired drivers.
Tina Forte, a Republican candidate for the New York congressional district, supports federal legalization of marijuana.
/ STATES
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R), the Republican governor of Vermont, allowed a bill containing various amendments to marijuana laws to become law even without his signature.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D), tweeted: “As New Jersey moves forward with new industries such as offshore wind and marijuana, my Administration is committed to ensuring unions are treated fairly.”
Connecticut’s Attorney General discusses efforts to combat cannabis products that are not regulated.
A representative from Oklahoma said that he believes Gov. Kevin Stitt’s (R) medical cannabis reform bill was vetoed by him due to disagreements over provisions that would delay the higher cultivation license fees.
Officials from the Minnesota State Fair said that despite the new legalization laws in the state, attendees would not be allowed to smoke marijuana at the fair. However, they will accept inquiries about the issue “from organizations that provide education information”.
Colorado regulators have issued a warning about the potential danger of mold and yeast in marijuana products sold by Kind Care of Colorado, LLC.
Massachusetts regulators are hosting listening sessions this month and the next on rules for marijuana social consumption licenses.
Michigan Cannabis Regulators will host a public event on Thursday.
Utah’s Medical Cannabis Establishment Licensing Board is meeting on Thursday.
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/ LOCAL
San Francisco’s Mayor defended his city’s policy against arresting drug users.
International
Former Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos has called on lawmakers to pass a bill legalizing marijuana.
The Israeli Knesset Health Committee has voted to eliminate the requirement for a medical marijuana license.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “there was a decrease in the absolute arrest disparity in cannabis-related arrests after decriminalization and relegalization in both D.C.
The study demonstrated the safety, feasibility and potential efficacy of group therapy with psilocybin for cancer patients who suffer from depressive symptoms.
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ADVOCACY
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party is selling a t-shirt celebrating the state’s legalization of marijuana.
Missouri NORML may file lawsuits against counties who failed to meet a deadline for marijuana expungement.
BUSINESS
HEXO Corp. shares approved the acquisition of Tilray Brands, Inc.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. has reported a quarterly net revenue (C$64 million) and a loss of C$87.2 millions.
Aleafia Health Inc. has reported a quarterly revenue of C$11.7 millions and a loss of C$12.1million.
Maryland regulators have suspended Cookies Baltimore’s licence due to a number alleged violations.
Columbia Care Inc. Director resigns
CULTURE
Kristen Stewart revealed that she’s writing a film about “stoner girls”.
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