Senate advances bill that may complicate marijuana biz online outreach; VA explains cannabis PSA removal; MI marijuana tax repeal bill; TX hemp ruling
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved a bill that would require online platforms to take steps to prevent minors’ access to potentially sensitive content—including advertisements for cannabis products and certain other drugs and services.
Groups representing alcohol retailers and wholesalers are endorsing a new bill in Congress to keep hemp THC drinks federally legal—along with new provisions to tax and regulate the products similarly to alcohol.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles told Marijuana Moment it pulled a PSA discouraging impaired driving that focused on cannabis’s relaxation-enhancing properties over “concerns” that it didn’t send a “clear message about the serious risks of driving while impaired.”
A Michigan Republican representative filed a bill to repeal a recently enacted marijuana wholesale tax as rising costs have caused some cannabis businesses to scale back operations or close.
A federal judge denied the hemp industry’s emergency motion for a temporary restraining order against Texas regulators’ new THC product restrictions as litigation challenging the policy proceeds.
/ FEDERAL
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study finding that “the prevalence of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), a condition characterized by cyclical nausea and vomiting associated with frequent cannabis use, increased sharply in the United States during 2016–2022.”
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration tweeted, “Marijuana use while breastfeeding may expose babies to THC and other chemicals through breast milk. These substances may increase the risk of problems with brain development.”
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) tweeted, “Good news for Minnesota’s farmers, brewers, small businesses, and customers! The Senate passed my bipartisan provision to delay the hemp ban, giving Congress more time to find a long-term solution and not ban hemp in MN.”
Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) tweeted, “What an incredible coincidence. The White House pushes Congress to delay restrictions on intoxicating hemp products. And one of the people who stands to benefit just happens to be the son-in-law of Donald Trump’s chief of staff. Funny how often this Administration’s policy decisions seem to work out so well for the people closest to it.”
/ STATES
Vermont’s top cannabis regulator discussed the impact of the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products on businesses in the state.
A Nebraska notary convicted of misconduct related to petitions for ballot initiatives to legalize medical cannabis is appealing.
Virginia cannabis regulators approved their budget for the coming fiscal year.
Washington, D.C. regulators paused their effort to revoke a medical cannabis business’s license.
New York regulators are seeking participants for a study on using THC and CBD to treat symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.
California regulators sent updates about various cannabis issues.
Georgia regulators will consider proposed changes to medical cannabis rules on Thursday.
Washington State regulators will host feedback sessions about draft rules for cannabis producer cooperatives on August 26 and 28.
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/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “non-cannabinoid phytochemicals are integral to the pharmacological complexity of C. sativa and warrant further investigation as potential candidates for drug development, especially in formulations that aim to optimize whole-plant therapeutic effects.”
A study of rats concluded that “MDMA was associated with dose-, timing-, and context-dependent reductions in PTSD-like outcomes, accompanied by neurochemical signatures consistent with enhanced stress regulation, neuroplasticity, and adaptive memory processing.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
A poll of Texas voters found that they oppose Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) handling of marijuana and THC laws, 36 percent to 27 percent.
California NORML launched a voter guide for the state’s November elections.
/ BUSINESS
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. announced its intention to make an offer to take over Aurora Cannabis Inc., which said the cap on the value of the consideration is a lower price than its shares traded as recently as December 18, 2025.
Drug policy news outlet Filter is shutting down.
Vireo Growth Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $209.3 million and a net loss of $0.1 million.
Organigram Global Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of C$105.8 million.
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