Congress vets medical marijuana bill; DC officials slam fed illegalization interference; tax changes to MN cannabis bill; WA employment protections
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The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a Senate-passed bill to legalize medical cannabis. It was sent to Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democratic senator, said he will sign the bill into law Friday.
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The Minnesota House Taxes Committee passed a marijuana legalization bill. It also adopted amendments to lower the tax rate for cannabis sales over time. This will ensure that the cost of implementation is covered without creating additional revenue for other programs.
At a congressional hearing, local Washington, D.C. legislators testified that federal interference in marijuana laws in the city is “actually threatening public safety” through preventing regulation of sales.
After the legalization referendum vote, Maryland’s Senate approved a bill that would regulate marijuana sales. The final passage vote is expected to take place soon. After that, lawmakers will need to reconcile differences with this month’s House version.
The Washington State House of Representatives passed a Senate-passed bill that would prohibit employers from discriminating against marijuana users. To reconcile amendments, the legislation must be voted on by the Senate before it can go to the Governor. Jay Inslee (D).
A hearing was held by the Oregon House Behavioral Health and Health Care Committee on a bill which addresses issues related to grant funding and other aspects under the voter-approved state drug decriminalization law.
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Trump’s former President has asked his advisors for information on military options against Mexican drug cartels.
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that it will negotiate solely with Waterloo University in order to provide services for a study on cannabis policy.
The U.S. The U.S. Sentenncing Commission will vote on Wednesday to approve proposed amendments regarding marijuana criminal history.
Sen. Senator James Lankford (R.OK) filed a bill with a bipartisan group to oversee U.S. agricultural land purchases that could pose a threat to national security. The bill was filed in response to concerns about Chinese-connected cannabis plants in Oklahoma.
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Illinois Gov. Illinois Governor. Thanks to our equity cannabis licenses Greg is now the majority owner and chief development officer of Waukegan’s first cannabis dispensary, Ivy Hall Waukegan.
North Dakota’s Agriculture Commissioner issued a statement clarifying intent of the Senate bill on cannabinoid-related products.
Campaign donations were received from several Republican officials and operatives by a Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate to be Minnesota’s state auditor.
Georgia’s Senate failed to approve House amendments to a bill regulating medical cannabis by the close of the session. This effectively ended the session for the year. Separately regulators will also be examining medical marijuana issues Wednesday.
Florida’s Senate approved a bill that would decriminalize fentanyl testing strips.
A New York senator introduced a bill that would require packaging that is child-resistant for marijuana products. A separate senator wrote an opinion piece in support of the elimination of the medical cannabis excise taxes.
Hawaii legislators are looking at legislation that would restrict large-scale, multi-patient medical marijuana grow facilities.
South Dakota regulators are facing legal action over an inspection of a medical marijuana business.
The new Alaska rules for dairy butters, oils, and fats in standalone marijuana-infused edibles products were approved.
Washington State regulators extended application window for the Social Equity in Cannabis Program.
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/ LOCAL
Denver, Colorado mayoral contenders discussed their views regarding marijuana policy.
Federal charges have been filed against the head of a San Jose police union for illegally importing a fentanyl analog.
Los Angeles, California regulators have sent an update on marijuana licensing issues
/ INTERNATIONAL
The Select Committee on Cannabis and Hemp of the Western Australia Legislative Council issued 16 recommendations.
The Thailand Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to children about cannabis-infused cookies.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
An analysis of chronic pain patients revealed that participants reported cannabinoids as being used to treat a variety of chronic conditions. The study also found that cannabinoids were more commonly prescribed to those who are currently using them.
/ ADVOCACY & OPINION & AANALYSIS
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute published a summary of research regarding psychedelic-assisted treatment for hospice patients.
Officials from the New York State Society of CPAs wrote an opinion piece about Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), proposed legislation to crackdown on unlicensed marijuana purchases.
Coalition for Access to Regulated and Safe Cannabis, which represents many large marijuana companies, has criticised New York officials for failing to take more rapid steps to end unlicensed sales.
/ BUSINESS
Verano Holdings Corp. reported quarterly revenue in the range of $226 million, and a net loss in the range of $216.1 millions.
iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. had an annual revenue of $163.2 Million and a net loss $449.4 Million.
SHF Holdings, Inc.,/b/a/ Safe Harbor Financial, entered into agreements to settle $64.7 Million in payment obligations.
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. now has a chief financial officer, chief operational officer, and chief investment officer.
Akanda Corp. has complied with the minimum bid price requirements of Nasdaq.
/ CULTURE
Erykah Badu spoke out in support of legalizing marijuana.
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Marijuana Moment first published the post KY medical marijuana on gov’s desk (Newsletter, March 31, 2023).
