Gabbard on marijuana & safety clearances; PA gov pushes legalization; NC medical hashish; VA authorized gross sales; NH listening to; MO expungements
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee for health and human services secretary, told senators that marijuana rescheduling is a “prerogative of the DEA” and he will “defer to” that agency on the issue—including he would “like to review the data” that led to his division’s Schedule III advice.
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as director of national intelligence, said past marijuana use should not disqualify people from receiving security clearances however that “ongoing” use is a “more complex” eligibility consideration.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) plans to include marijuana legalization in a budget request he will submit to lawmakers this week—however whereas the Democratic House majority chief is “confident” there’s a “path forward on cannabis,” the GOP Senate majority chief is skeptical.
The Virginia Senate passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales on a party-line vote, whereas companion laws additionally advances within the House of Delegates and Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) workplace indicators a possible veto.
North Carolina’s Republican Senate president pro tem said there is “an opportunity” to address medical cannabis and intoxicating hemp merchandise this session.
The New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee held a hearing on a bill to legalize and regulate marijuana, considered one of a number of pending proposals to finish hashish prohibition within the state.
Missouri courts have expunged more than 140,000 marijuana cases since voters permitted a legalization poll initiative in 2022.
An ongoing World Health Organization review could potentially lead the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs to recommend the rescheduling of coca leaves underneath worldwide treaties.
/ FEDERAL
The U.S. Homeland Security Department and Customs and Border Protection are being sued for allegedly unlawfully detaining the CEO of a Canadian firm that makes hashish agricultural gear.
The Drug Enforcement Administration launched a brand new “Together for Families” community.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rejected a medical hashish enterprise proprietor’s enchantment of his sentence for tax crimes.
/ STATES
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued an govt order extending the due date for hashish enterprise licensing and renewal charges as a consequence of latest fires. Separately, regulators introduced a recall of marijuana merchandise as a consequence of inaccurate labeling that experiences extra cannabinoid content material than is contained.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) stated he’s “fundamentally opposed to any kind of recreational marijuana” and that he helps medical hashish however believes it “should be regulated and handled by the federal government.”
A Maine consultant mentioned his invoice so as to add testing necessities for medical hashish.
A Montana consultant recommended that hashish business employees make an excessive amount of cash, saying that legislative workers “deserve a better salary than those who put dope in plastic bags and hand it across the counter.”
South Carolina lawmakers spoke at a marijuana reform rally.
Michigan regulators introduced a recall of hashish vape cartridges that comprise medium chain triglyceride oil.
Kentucky’s state auditor is contemplating investigating the medical hashish enterprise licensing course of.
Colorado officers introduced that 17 extra hashish companies have been chosen to obtain grants.
New York’s hashish enforcement director mentioned efforts to fight unlicensed gross sales.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s communications officer left the job after being suspended with pay for over a yr following accusations of office bullying and harassment.
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/ LOCAL
The Denver, Colorado City Council will take into account a proposal to license psychedelics companies on Wednesday.
Oakland, California officers printed planning, constructing and fireplace prevention steerage for hashish companies.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Mexico’s Supreme Court didn’t invalidate the ban on cultivating and harvesting hashish for non-medical functions as a consequence of an absence of ample votes.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A examine discovered “evidence of substitution between alcohol and cannabis bud,” that “cannabis leaf is a complement for alcohol but a substitute for cannabis bud” and that there’s “negative income elasticity for alcohol, cannabis bud, and opium consumption.”
A examine of rats concluded {that a} “personalized [cannabidiol-loaded hollow suppository] is a promising medication for the treatment of epilepsy.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture included adjustments to hemp guidelines in its 2025 federal priorities.
/ BUSINESS
Bright Green Corporation introduced plans to file for chapter safety.
TerrAscend Corp. introduced anticipated quarterly web income of $74.4 million.
Greenlight Dispensary is being accused of alleged “union busting.”
Psilocybin providers supplier Mandala Journey Work LLC is being sued for allegedly illegal commerce practices.
/ CULTURE
Ringo Starr spoke about how the primary time he ever smoked marijuana was with Bob Dylan.
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