RFK Jr.’s marijuana & psychedelics plans; NH legalization study passed; NC medical cannabis; NBA Contract; Union wants worker protectives
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Top Things to Know
His younger brother, Joe Biden, says that the president is “very open-minded about using psychedelic drugs to treat addiction and mental health issues.”
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says that he would legalize marijuana and other psychedelics. He’d use the revenue to fund farms so people recovering from drug abuse can grow organic foods. He also expressed support for cannabis banking access.
New Hampshire lawmakers sent Gov. Chris Sununu’s (R) bill would create a commission to draft legislation legalizing marijuana sales via a state-run store system. In a recent interview, the governor stated that reform was “inevitable.”
The North Carolina Senate has approved an amendment that says a bill passed by the House, but unrelated to it, cannot be implemented until and unless a medical marijuana legalization measure which is stalled in another chamber can advance.
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union urges Biden administration officials not only to deschedule cannabis, but to also take steps to safeguard cannabis workers, to prevent industry monopolization, and to repair past drug-war harms.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and its players’ union signed a collective agreement that removed marijuana from the list of banned substances in the league and allowed players to promote and invest in cannabis brands.
Federal
The Department of Justice has until the 21st of July to submit its position on a lawsuit filed by supporters of a proposal for a safe consumption facility of illegal drugs.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-NV, tweeted: “Letting legal marijuana businesses access banking services just makes sense.” It will make the business, employees and customers safer, so it’s now time to do it.
On August 3, the National Institute of Justice is hosting a webinar entitled “Cannabinoid Conundrums”.
/ STATES
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D), spoke on the launch of legalization this weekend. Separately the secretary of health and human services discussed the role her department plays in monitoring the results of marijuana legalization.
Kentucky’s law criminalizing the use of fentanyl testing strips has been repealed.
A Pennsylvania court has overturned the regulator’s decision that required medical cannabis companies to test their products by two different labs.
Indiana regulators have filed revised hemp regulations.
Connecticut regulators reminded that registration fees for medical cannabis patients and caregivers will be eliminated on Saturday.
Ohio regulators have sent a message regarding the acceptance of expired patient registration cards for medical cannabis at dispensaries.
Vermont regulators are expected to consider Friday approving a license for outdoor cannabis cultivation.
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/ LOCAL
Wanda James, a marijuana business owner from Denver, Colorado, was appointed to the transition team of Denver’s new mayor.
International
The St. The St.
Documents from the Canadian federal government raise questions regarding the ongoing review of cannabis policy by the government.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a review, cannabis use among adults in Canada increased modestly after legalization but not among teenagers. There was also evidence that cannabis had increased adverse effects on adults and children.
/ ADVOCACY OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The Associated General Contractors of America is opposed to any move that would ban employee drug testing.
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable has posted an update regarding its priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill.
BUSINESS
TerrAscend Corporation will begin trading at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on July 4. The company also announced that a second tranche private placements had been closed for a total of $20.5million.
Curaleaf employees at all of the company’s retail locations in New Jersey have chosen to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 360.
Canopy Growth Corporation has completed the sale its facility in Modesto (California) and appointed a newly appointed auditor.
CULTURE
According to Travis Kelce, a football player from the NFL, 50-80 percent of NFL players are cannabis marijuana users.
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