Former Schumer aide on SAFE Banking
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Top Things to Know
Colorado lawmakers sent Gov. Jared Polis’ (D) bills would legalize online marijuana and protect professionals from being denied certifications, licenses, or registrations because of cannabis.
Minnesota’s legislature has appointed a bipartisan and bicameral committee to resolve differences between the marijuana legalization bills passed by the House of Representatives and Senate. The final proposal will be sent to Governor Mark Dayton. Tim Walz (D), to be signed as law.
The Joint Committee on Finance of the Wisconsin Legislature voted to remove provisions on marijuana legalization and medicinal cannabis from Gov. Tony Evers (D)’s budget request.
The German health minister has circulated to cabinet officials a draft bill that would implement the first step of the two-stage plan for legalizing marijuana.
Reggie Babin explains why he is optimistic that the SAFE Banking Act will be passed by this Congress in a recent Marijuana Moment Op-Ed.
Oregon’s Secretary of State announced her resignation after criticism about her consulting work in the marijuana industry.
Federal
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-OR, tweeted: “I have been pushing legislation that ensures past cannabis use does not disqualify applicants for a security clearance.” It’s high time that lawmakers embraced the 21st Century and loosened outdated and harmful restrictions for federal employees. I am all in on this.
Sen. Bob Menendez, (D-NJ), sent out a press statement about his bill that would facilitate insurance coverage for the marijuana industry.
Sen. Steve Daines, R-MT, circulated quotes of support from law enforcement members about his marijuana banking legislation.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-MN, spoke on the House floor about racial differences in marijuana enforcement.
Rep. Haley Stevens, D-MI, noted in a House Floor Speech that an auto part supplier in her district uses hemp as an alternate to plastic.
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/ STATES
Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee, (D), signed a bill that expanded the state’s Cannabis Social Equity Program.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, put his investments in Green Thumb Industries worth $1.1 million into a blind-trust.
The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill requiring medical examiners classify deaths from fentanyl as homicides.
The Connecticut General Law Committee’s chairman spoke on a bill that would allow the sale of marijuana at festivals and other special events.
Missouri regulators have posted new marijuana regulations.
Massachusetts regulators have announced that marijuana seeds and clones can be sold to consumers by dispensaries.
An official from the North Dakota State Patrol spoke about preparations for marijuana legalization in Minnesota, which is neighboring.
On Tuesday, New York officials are hosting a workshop for cannabis growers to learn about energy and water saving tips.
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LOCAL
The Columbia, Missouri City Council has approved the implementation a marijuana tax that was passed by local voters through a ballot measure.
Denver, Colorado’s Cannabis Cares Program launches on Thursday.
International
The Colombian National Association of Foreign Trade has reported that the medical cannabis exports are lower than expected.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study concluded that “exposure to the cannabis-derived cannabinoids THC or CBD has no acute direct effect on testosterone production in testicular tissue.”
The mechanism of CBD’s inhibition of the rewarding properties of METH was studied in rats.
/ OPINION, ADVOCACY & ANALYSIS
The American Medical Association has approved a code of conduct for psychedelic therapy.
The Heritage Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security to obtain a copy of prince Harry’s immigration record. This is part of a dispute involving his admission of using illegal drugs, and the apparent lack of immigration penalties.
The Star Tribune editorial staff is calling on Minnesota legislators to give local control more weight in the final version being drafted of a marijuana-legalization bill.
The head of Smart Approaches to Marijuana and the president of the NAACP Illinois State Conference co-authored an op/ed in which they argued that the NBA plan to allow its players to invest in cannabis firms and use marijuana is “bewildering” and “alarming.”
BUSINESS
Bright Green Corporation has received a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license to grow cannabis, manufacture it and sell it for research and pharmaceutical purposes, as well as imports and exports.
Green Thumb Industries increased wages by 50% during a workers’ strike at Rise Cannabis dispensaries.
Cookies Retail Products has dropped the lawsuit it filed alleging that Cookies executives had tried to “sabotage a licensing agreement”.
Akanda Corp. has entered into a loan contract with Veridia Canada Ltd. for a principal amount of EUR500,000.
Uber’s Lost & Found Index 2023 says “bags of weed, pre-rolls, and pens – both medicinal and recreational – we’ve seen a ‘high’ increase in forgotten ganja products” left in drivers’ vehicles.
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