Report: Federal authorities need to be more aggressive about marijuana. Senators on President Trump's support for SAFE Banking. Secretary of Health and Human Services Clinton: No to legalization in Florida. PA poll; dogs on LSD
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/ Important things to know
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz said marijuana legalization is a “state-by-state issue,” adding that the prospects for reforms such as cannabis banking laws would improve “with Democrats in charge of the House and Senate.”
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a government-commissioned cannabis report that criticized federal agencies for being “conspicuously absent” from discussions about developing legalization laws to best protect health and safety.
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), the lead sponsor of the cannabis banking bill, told Marijuana Moment that former President Donald Trump's support for reform is “helpful” and “great,” but that did not address the question of whether it would generate more profits. Republicans voted, clearing the way for passage to Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), whose staff did not respond to questions.
Former Clinton administration Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala is appealing to Florida voters to reject marijuana legalization initiatives on the November ballot.
Voters in key Pennsylvania districts support marijuana legalization and likely want lawmakers to pass reform by the end of this year, according to a new poll.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said the state will award its first medical marijuana business license to a testing lab and regulators will award the first batch of grower and processor licenses next month. announced that a lottery will be held.
A new case study of dogs given LSD to treat separation anxiety shows that it was “proven to be safe,” even though the dogs “showed no signs of having a psychedelic experience.” and had the desired effect on animal behavior.
A Minnesota judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by people who say the state constitution's “peddling clause'' gives them the right to sell marijuana they grow at home.
A Nebraska judge is considering new briefs in a lawsuit challenging two medical marijuana initiatives on the November ballot. If the lawsuit is successful, it could prevent the counting of votes after Election Day.
/ federal government
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) accused Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) of blocking a vote on the marijuana banking bill.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (R-Pennsylvania) expressed doubts that an amendment to ban most hemp products would make it into the final farm bill.
/ state
The Iowa House Democratic Caucus has put marijuana legalization on its 2025 agenda.
Massachusetts lawmakers debated support for a psychedelic legalization initiative on the November ballot.
Florida's marijuana legalization campaign received additional donations from Trulieve and Curaleaf.
Washington state regulators have approved rules for payment flexibility for cannabis businesses.
New Mexico regulators gave a presentation on psilocybin to lawmakers.
California regulators are urging cannabis businesses affected by wildfires to request disaster relief.
Michigan regulators sent a reminder of new marijuana e-cigarette testing requirements for MCTs that go into effect Tuesday.
The New York Cannabis Advisory Committee discussed social equity efforts.
The Colorado Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee is seeking new members with expertise in respiratory medicine.
New Jersey regulators sent updates on cannabis laws and other issues.
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/ local
The sheriff of Burleigh County, North Dakota, expressed concern about marijuana legalization efforts on the November ballot.
New York City officials have released guidance for small cannabis businesses.
/ international
German lawmakers have criticized the health minister's “absolute silence” on what is expected to be the second pillar of the country's marijuana legalization plan.
Manitoba's Minister of Justice said home cultivation of marijuana in the province is expected to be legalized early next year.
/ Science and Health
One study found that psychedelic-assisted therapy “reduced depressive symptoms in this heterogeneous group of patients.”
/ Advocacy, opinion, analysis
The National Association of USDA hosted a session on hemp products at its annual meeting.
Prohibition group Smart Approaches to Marijuana has released a report on federal policy.
/ work
WM Technology, Inc. has agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine to the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly making “negligent misrepresentations” about the number of monthly active users.
Canopy Growth Corporation's shareholders elected the members of its board of directors.
4Front Ventures Corp. has hired Canaccord Genuity Corp. to lead its capital structure consolidation and rationalization efforts.
MedMen are the subject of a new documentary.
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