KS medical marijuana concerns; Irish cannabis vote; MO psilocybin; New THC testing method; NH legalization
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Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D, MA) and John Fetterman(D, PA) led a 12-member group of senators to send a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration urging it fully legalize cannabis under federal law. They also demanded that the agency respond questions regarding its ongoing cannabis schedule review.
Kansas’ Republican Senate President says that he is concerned that the legalization of medical cannabis will fuel “gang activities” and that while he would be open to limited reform, it must “protect children”.
The sponsor of a bill to legalize marijuana in New Hampshire held an hearing, and unveiled an amendment that differs from the Gov. Chris Sununu (R) demanded legislation that would place the state in control of retail stores.
The Irish government has decided to postpone a vote about a marijuana legalization law by nine months, so that the proposal can undergo a review by a special panel.
The Missouri House Veterans Committee conducted a hearing to discuss a bill that would legalize psilocybin for medical purposes and require clinical trials to explore the therapeutic potential.
Scientists claim to have developed a method that can test for recent marijuana usage with 96 per cent accuracy. It does not focus on THC in the blood, as standard tests do. Instead, it looks at the ratio of THC and THC-COOH.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, (R), rejected the proposed language of a ballot initiative that would allow home-grown medical cannabis. He also removed the list of specific conditions for eligibility and triggered recreational marijuana legalization following federal reform.
Maine House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross is a sponsor of a bill that will provide assistance to marijuana social equity business and remove restrictions for people who have had past drug convictions to own cannabis licenses.
Federal
Maine’s congressional delegation sent a message to Attorney General Merrick G. Garland, urging him to crackdown on illegal Chinese marijuana operations operating in the state.
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) tweeted, “It’s past time we deschedule–not reschedule–marijuana at the federal level.”
One new co-sponsor has been added to the House bill that protects people from being kicked out of public housing because they use marijuana.
One new co-sponsor has been added to the 11 who have already signed on as sponsors of the House bill that will loosen hemp farming restrictions.
/ STATES
A West Virginia Senator spoke about his bill that would legalize marijuana.
Senators from North Carolina discussed the potential of medical marijuana legislation.
New York regulators face additional lawsuits challenging their licensing process for marijuana businesses.
Maryland regulators face a lawsuit that challenges their process for granting licenses to marijuana businesses.
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board considers reducing the two-year ban on marijuana use for law enforcement recruits from six months to just six months.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has sent out a warning letter about foods and drinks that contain hemp derivatives.
Colorado regulators have filed rules regarding the use of pesticides in cannabis.
Ohio regulators have published updated numbers of medical cannabis patients and caregivers.
The Oregon Cannabis Commission held a meeting.
Alaska Marijuana Control Board meets on Wednesday and Thursday.
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/ LOCAL
Oakland’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission in California will meet Thursday.
International
The German Social Democratic Party has added to its European Union Election Manifesto a sentence that reads: “We are committed towards the responsible, swift and European law-compliant, legalization of Cannabis and want to create legal prerequisites for it.”
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
A case study suggests that cannabinoid treatment “may be a viable complementary or alternative therapy for [discoid Lupus Erythematosus] among dogs, especially for those who experience adverse effects with conventional treatments.”
In a study on mice, “oral psilocybin post-treatment significantly decreased the expression of proinflammatory cytokines in the brain.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are hosting a 2-day workshop on harm-reduction services for drug users.
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board applauds Oregon legislators for their move to criminalize drug possession.
The Cannabis Conference is an alliance of groups that are focused on improving New York’s marijuana policy.
BUSINESS
Jones Soda Co. has launched craft sodas infused with delta-9 THC derived from hemp.
CULTURE
The arrest of basketball player Rajon Rondo on charges of marijuana and firearms.
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The article Senators Demand DEA Answer Cannabis Questions (Newsletter : January 31, 2020) first appeared on Marijuana Minute.
