Congressional marijuana bill; AR gov vetoes medical cannabis drive-thrus; NY cannabis education; DE FBI marijuana dispute bill; NV psychedelics
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
A new survey from President Donald Trump’s campaign pollster shows strong majority support for marijuana legalization and that Republicans are “even more supportive” of letting states legalize cannabis without federal interference than voters overall are.
- “There is no significant political or demographic group that doesn’t believe cannabis should be legal for consenting adults.”
Bipartisan members of Congress led by Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) filed a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition in legal states while also legalizing interstate cannabis commerce.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) vetoed a bill to legalize medical cannabis sales via drive-thrus at dispensaries and to ease certain rules around marijuana delivery services for patients and caregivers.
Delaware lawmakers sent Gov. Matt Meyer (D) a bill to address a marijuana industry fingerprint background check dispute with the Federal Bureau of Investigation that has threatened to delay the launch of the state’s recreational cannabis market.
The New Hampshire Senate rejected House-passed bills to legalize marijuana, allow medical cannabis patients to grow plants at home and permit dispensaries to buy hemp-derived cannabinoids on the commercial market.
The Nevada Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Committee approved a resolution calling on the federal government to “reschedule psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, ibogaine, mescaline and MDMA to a schedule that better reflects the therapeutic value, low potential for abuse and safety.”
The New York Office of Cannabis Management is rolling out a “higher education” campaign aimed at providing people with information on how to “make informed, responsible decisions” about marijuana ahead of 4/20 this weekend.
The Florida House Budget Committee approved a bill to regulate hemp-derived products and apply a 15 percent tax on them.
/ FEDERAL
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published a report in India’s hemp industry.
The Government Accountability Office published a report on Department of Defense and National Guard Bureau counterdrug policies.
/ STATES
A Florida representative received campaign contributions from hemp companies.
A Washington State representative spoke about Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signing her medical cannabis tax exemption bill.
A Pennsylvania senator tweeted photos of himself visiting a hemp business.
Idaho representatives discussed their views on marijuana policy.
Kentucky’s auditor launched an investigation into regulators’ medical cannabis business licensing process.
Illinois regulators published guidance on cannabis tracking tags.
Pennsylvania regulators published guidance on orally dissolving medical cannabis formulations.
California regulators suspended a cannabis testing lab’s license over alleged violations.
Nevada regulators sent a reminder to buy marijuana from only legal and regulated sources ahead of 4/20.
New York officials sent a warning about marijuana-impaired driving ahead of 4/20.
Rhode Island regulators sent a newsletter with updates on various cannabis issues.
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/ LOCAL
An appeals court rejected Killeen, Texas’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit that Bell County filed against its local voter-approved marijuana decriminalization law.
The Sonoma County, California Board of Supervisors voted to reduce cannabis cultivation taxes.
The Wilmington, Delaware City Council discussed a proposal to ask the state legislature for permission to enact a local marijuana tax.
/ INTERNATIONAL
An Antigua and Barbuda government committee is collecting data on the effects of marijuana decriminalization.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that cannabis-based medicines”show potential in reducing tics and premonitory urges in” tourette syndrome.
A study of mice found that “all forms of CBD reduced seizures severity” and that “among the combination of CBD tested, CBD broad spectrum via inhalation was the most effective in the treatment of epileptic seizures compared to other forms of CBD treatments.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The French Academy of Medicine reiterated its opposition to legalizing cannabis.
/ BUSINESS
Tilray Brands, Inc. is proposing a reverse stock split.
4Front Ventures Corporation said it will be unable to meet an April 30 deadline to file its annual financial statements.
SHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Safe Harbor Financial and FundCanna launched a mutual referral partnership.
Missouri retailers sold $130.9 million worth of legal marijuana products in March.
/ CULTURE
Mike Tyson was named CEO of Carma HoldCo Inc.
Grand Theft Auto launched a marijuana-themed mission for 4/20.
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