GOP lawmaker: Put hemp provisions in key bill; KS poll shows legalization support; Study: Marijuana consumers trust dispensary staff more than doctors
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has stepped up efforts to raise campaign funds from the cannabis industry ahead of the midterm elections—including at a Capitol Hill event and a fundraiser in Ohio hosted by the CEO a cannabis company, according to a review of campaign finance records and interviews conducted by Marijuana Moment.
Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is suggesting that lawmakers include provisions to keep hemp THC products federally legal—with new regulations—in a filibuster-proof budget reconciliation bill that could pass in the lame duck session of Congress following the midterm elections.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is celebrating the fact that legal marijuana sales in the state have now crossed the $4 billion mark since the launch of the market.
A new poll of Kansas adults found that they support legalizing marijuana for recreational and medical uses—with majority backing among Democrats, Republicans and independents.
A new federally funded study found that “for many who use cannabis, dispensary staff are a more trusted source of information than healthcare providers.”
- “People in state and federal government had lower average levels of trust.”
Nevada lawmakers are considering proposals to overhaul the state’s marijuana tax system as prices fall.
/ FEDERAL
Kansas Democratic congressional candidate Lauren Reinhold said it is time to consider legalizing marijuana for recreational and medical uses.
/ STATES
Michigan Republican lieutenant governor candidate Jay DeBoyer, currently a state representative, announced plans to file legislation to suspend a recently enacted marijuana wholesale tax.
A Nebraska senator said marijuana is an “addictive, terrible drug.”
Oklahoma regulators expanded a recall of medical cannabis products.
Massachusetts regulators are considering eliminating the state residency requirement to purchase medical cannabis.
Pennsylvania regulators published due dates for medical cannabis gross receipts taxes.
California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.
Oregon regulators published budget information about the psilocybin services program.
The Vermont Cannabis Control Board will meet on Wednesday.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will meet on Thursday.
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/ LOCAL
Boston, Massachusetts’s mayor appointed a new official to oversee cannabis, alcohol and restaurants.
The Cincinnati, Ohio City Council is considering a proposal to use marijuana revenue to fund home repairs and other programs.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “cannabidiol shows promising therapeutic potential in wound healing.”
A study found that “whole hemp seeds can be a valuable component of beef cattle diets, enhancing selected quality attributes and the nutritional value of beef.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts and other social justice organizations are urging voters to reject an initiative on the November ballot to roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law.
/ BUSINESS
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. reacted to the Alberta, Canada Securities Commission’s rejection of its challenge toAurora Cannabis Inc.’s at-the-market program.
/ CULTURE
Mike Tyson discussed his use of 5-MeO-DMT.
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