RFK talks psychedelics with CO gov; Poll: 2/3 of voters back legalizing marijuana; NE legalization initiative; DE’s “strong” 1st month cannabis sales
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) that he’s aware of the state’s launch of legal psilocybin services and will “remain outspoken in favor of advancing psychedelic therapies,” according to the governor’s drug policy advisor.
The House Appropriations Committee is directing federal agencies to “coordinate an assessment of the adequacy of State marijuana regulatory frameworks, including commonalities and novel approaches to enforcement and oversight.”
A new poll shows that two-thirds of American voters believe legalizing marijuana nationwide is a “good idea”—with majority support across all age groups except for people over 70.
Nebraska activists filed a marijuana legalization initiative they want to place on the 2026 ballot that, if approved, would create a constitutional right for adults over 21 “to use all plants in the genus Cannabis.”
The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner reported that retailers sold $7.4 million worth of cannabis products in the first month of legal sales—citing a “strong rise” in purchases over those initial weeks.
/ FEDERAL
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality published a review on cannabis and other plant-based treatments for chronic pain.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) tweeted, “Rescheduling Marijuana is popular.”
/ STATES
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld Maryland’s cannabis social equity rules.
A Massachusetts judge ruled that the state’s top marijuana regulator was improperly fired and should be immediately reinstated.
Michigan regulators announced a recall of marijuana products containing a banned chemical.
A new Texas law banning the sale of hemp-derived THC vapes took effect.
Delaware regulators adopted changes to marijuana rules.
Oregon regulators are accepting public comments on proposed changes to psilocybin services rules.
Maine regulators published an overview of 4/20 cannabis sales for the past three years.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
A Colombian presidential candidate discussed his support for legalizing drugs.
The Netherlands’s regulated cannabis supply trial is expanding to hashish.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “treatment with CBD was safe, tolerable, and associated with improvement in joint pain for a subset of patients” with breast cancer.
A study suggested that “Cannabis sativa may have the potential with further research to be a suitable protein source for gestating sheep.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The American Transportation Research Institute is conducting a survey on trucking industry stakeholders’ top issues of concern, including marijuana legalization as an option.
/ BUSINESS
High Tide Inc. closed its acquisition of 51 percent interest in Remexian.
Barney’s Farm Genetics no longer intends to complete a proposed merger with PowerPlant, Inc.
Cybin Inc.’s CEO stepped down.
RISE workers in York, Pennsylvania are on strike.
Ohio Medical Alliance LLC is being sued for allegedly failing to secure medical cannabis patients’ information.
/ CULTURE
Football player Travis Kelce spoke about how after he was suspended from playing in college due to a marijuana violation he had to have regular meetings with a psychologist as a condition of reinstatement.
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