Ohio legalization poll, Kevin Durant on marijuana and the NBA; Missouri cannabis microbusiness licences
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Top Things to Know
The House of Representatives passed amendments that allow veterans to get recommendations for medical cannabis from their Department of Veterans Affairs doctor and encourages research into the benefits of psychedelics.
- The House Rules Committee prevented separate amendments to end the practice of testing applicants for marijuana in certain federal agencies, and separately address VA marijuana issues.
A new poll shows Ohio voters are in favor of a marijuana legalization measure that activists have been working to qualify for the November ballot.
Kevin Durant, NBA All-Star, says he personally lobbyed the league commissioner to remove cannabis from the list of banned substances. He claims that the official smelled marijuana on him at a meeting.
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It’s like wine at this point.” It’s almost like wine. .”
A Black Missouri legislator and the St. Louis City NAACP head clashed on whether the new marijuana microbusiness licensing program, which launches this week, can foster racial equity and social justice in the cannabis industry.
Seattle’s new law protects employees from losing their jobs when marijuana businesses change ownership.
Federal
Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, and other senators have filed a bill to legalize drug testing strips in all 50 states.
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One new co-sponsor has been added to the House bill that allows Department of Veterans Affairs physicians to issue medical marijuana recommendations.
/ STATES
Senator A Pennsylvania Senator discusses his bill to legalize cannabis.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services conducted an inspection sweep of all food establishments that sell products containing hemp.
Massachusetts’ top marijuana regulator wants to reduce restrictive rules for business.
A challenge is being made to the appointment of the chairman of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission.
A press release was issued by several Minnesota agencies about the dangers associated with driving while impaired by marijuana.
Oklahoma regulators discovered approximately 4,000 marijuana plants that were not tagged during an inspection of a licensed medical cannabis company.
Oregon regulators accept applications for the Cannabis Advisory Committee.
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/ LOCAL
The Huntsville City Council in Alabama held a working session to discuss a proposal that would allow police to issue citations for marijuana possession, instead of making arrests. This proposal has been stalled due to the refusal of state legislators to move forward with legislation.
Duluth City Council members debate the scope of an initiative to limit public marijuana use.
/ INTERNATIONAL
A Victoria, Australia legislator visited Thailand to study Thailand’s cannabis laws.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
In a study of multiple sclerosis patients, it was found that cannabinoids “likely reduce the severity and duration of spasticity in the short-term compared to placebo.”
According to a study, CBD “improves the cognitive score” of adolescents exposed prenatally to THC. It also fine-tunes hippocampal effectors.
/ BUSINESS
Mastercard Inc. has told banks and payment processors to stop allowing marijuana purchases on their debit cards.
Tilray Brands, Inc. has reported a quarterly net revenue $184.2 and a loss of $119.9 millions.
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