DOJ funds marijuana breathalyzer research; MA cannabis restructuring vote; TX hemp lawsuit; VA gov signs psilocybin bill; MD psychedelics bill to gov
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The Department of Justice published a federally funded study about the development of a “portable, low cost” marijuana breathalyzer device built with 3-D printed material that can detect delta-9 THC without secondary lab analysis.
The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill to double the amount of marijuana a person can legally possess and to overhaul the Cannabis Control Commission.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed legislation to automatically legalize a form of psilocybin under state law if and when the psychedelic is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.
Maryland lawmakers sent Gov. Wes Moore (D) a bill to extend the Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances for a year and require a new report with recommendations to ensure “broad, equitable and affordable access to psychedelic substances.”
A coalition of Texas hemp industry leaders and advocacy organizations are suing state officials over recently enacted rules restricting access to hemp-derived products such as smokable THCA flower and significantly increasing business fees.
A new report from the Canadian federal government shows that marijuana sales are increasing as alcohol purchases are on the decline—signaling an ongoing shift in consumer preferences.
- “The decline in alcohol earnings in 2024/2025 was the largest annual decrease since Statistics Canada began tracking this series in 2004/2005.”
/ FEDERAL
The Department of Justice is declining to prosecute 45 percent more drug cases than the average of the prior three administrations as the Trump administration prioritizes immigration cases.
/ STATES
Pennsylvania’s Senate majority leader said that when it comes to marijuana legalization, “the federal government needs to provide consistent policy on, rather than states engaging in piecemeal approaches that do not comport with current federal law.”
The Oklahoma House Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances Committee approved a Senate-passed bill aimed at addressing abandoned medical cannabis grow sites.
A Nebraska withdrew his bill to provide protections for doctors who recommend medical cannabis after he said it was “hijacked” by other lawmakers who added amendments including one to prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
North Carolina lawmakers criticized a state commission’s recommendation to legalize marijuana.
New York regulators will host a listening session on marijuana rules on Tuesday.
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/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “cannabinoid-based interventions hold promise for preserving neural circuits and modulating cognitive function in” Parkinson’s disease.
A study of Colombian medicine, nursing and physiotherapy students found that “attitudes toward the medical use of cannabis were predominantly favorable: 75% supported expanded legalization and 89% endorsed academic training.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Boston Globe editorial board is cheering the advancement of Massachusetts legislation to overhaul the state’s cannabis regulations.
/ BUSINESS
Grown Rogue International Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $8.8 million and a net loss of $2.1 million.
WM Technology, Inc. is voluntarily delisting from the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. and NuProject are partnering on a business readiness program designed to support small businesses within the cannabis industry.
/ CULTURE
Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Records is partnering with Sensi Seeds to bring new strains to the U.S. market.
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