Next steps in DEA marijuana hearing; Rescheduling lawsuit filing; Study: Music & cannabis; State hemp developments in OH, FL & MO
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
A multi-day Drug Enforcement Administration hearing on the Trump administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal concluded, with an agency judge issuing an order that lays out next steps and the schedule for participants to file post-hearing briefs.
New Federal Election Commission records show that several of the U.S.’s largest marijuana companies donated a collective $11.5 million last month to an agriculture-focused political committee that shares the same treasurer as President Donald Trump’s own super PAC.
The drug testing industry and a pharmaceutical corporation are asking a federal court to block the Trump administration’s cannabis rescheduling move—claiming it will “increase marijuana abuse” and dismissing the government’s criticism that they have “pocketbook interests” in opposing the reform.
A new government-funded study found that combining music and marijuana “typically helps reduce fear and anger while enhancing feelings of happiness, liveliness, relaxation, and nostalgia.”
- “Participants frequently reported the use of cannabis as a substitute for pharmaceutical treatments for pain, anxiety, and sleep disorders, with music further amplifying these therapeutic effects.”
A federal judge placed a preliminary injunction on enforcement of Ohio’s hemp THC product restrictions against 10 specific companies while litigation challenging the policy proceeds.
Missouri officials are facing a federal lawsuit over a ban on hemp THC products that is set to take effect later this year.
Florida hemp businesses are concerned about the impact of the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC products later this year—though some industry operatives are hopeful the Trump administration can convince Congress to reverse course.
Several states advanced legislation this year to let first responders use medical cannabis or psychedelics to treat PTSD.
/ FEDERAL
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Sara Carter said it would be a “disaster” to end the war on drugs, arguing it would be “the beginning of the end of the American people.”
The Food and Drug Administration tweeted, “FDA’s new guidance and MOU with @DeptVetAffairs on psychedelic drug development could open new doors for veterans battling PTSD. By supporting rigorous clinical research into psychedelic therapies, we’re helping advance potentially transformative treatment options for those who’ve served our country.”
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), who is running for U.S. Senate, spoke about her support for legalizing marijuana.
/ STATES
Kansas gubernatorial candidates discussed their views on marijuana policy.
The Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee posted a tweet pushing Senate Republicans to take up marijuana legalization legislation.
A California judge tentatively ruled that recently enacted changes to how marijuana revenue is allocated are constitutional.
Colorado regulators are proposing changes to marijuana rules.
A new member of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission was appointed.
Michigan regulators entered into consent orders with a marijuana business under which it will surrender its license and cease operations over alleged violations.
Oregon regulators extended the deadline to apply to serve on a rules advisory committee about marijuana testing.
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday.
The Guam Cannabis Control Board will meet on Wednesday.
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/ LOCAL
The Kalamazoo, Michigan City Commission will consider changes to the city’s marijuana social equity policies on Monday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
German officials have approved four marijuana research projects.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “CBD reduces anxiety-like and depressive-like behaviors and improves cognitive performance across a variety of preclinical models.”
A review concluded that “psychedelics have significant potential in [treatment-resistant depression] with superior mechanisms over traditional antidepressants.
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The New York Post editorial board said it may be time for officials to begin “rethinking legalization altogether.”
/ BUSINESS
The Securities and Exchange Commission won a judgement against American Patriot Brands, Inc. and its executives and subsidiaries over fraud charges.
Green Thumb Industries workers in New Jersey voted to remove United Food and Commercial Workers Local 360 union officials from their workplace.
Arkansas dispensaries sold $140.3 million worth of medical cannabis products in the first six months of the year.
/ CULTURE
Seth Rogen discussed his role in helping to normalize marijuana use through his work.
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