Dem lawmaker: Trump “revolutionary” for marijuana & psychedelics; Fmr Cabinet secretary slams rescheduling; MO cannabis initiative; TX gov’s hemp plan
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The House Rules Committee cleared an amendment to expand waivers for military recruits who’ve tested positive for marijuana to proceed to a floor vote, while also blocking another proposal to codify that service members could lawfully use hemp products.
Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) said the Trump administration presents a “revolutionary” opportunity to advance marijuana and psychedelics reform, noting that supportive comments from Cabinet secretaries are “the first time…since we declared the war on drugs in the 70s that we’re actually having common sense come back to drug policy.”
Former Trump administration Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson claimed that moving forward with marijuana rescheduling would play into plots to “destroy this country”—saying, “We’re talking life and death issues. We’re talking dramatic change to quality of life issues for people.”
Missouri cannabis activists filed four versions of a 2026 ballot initiative to unify hemp and marijuana regulations by creating parity between the two industries—including no licensing caps and no purchase or possession limits.
The New York Office of Cannabis Management reported that retailers have sold more than $1 billion worth of legal marijuana products so far this year—with sales totaling more than $2 billion since the market launched in 2022.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is expected to issue a hemp executive order setting a 21+ age limit and instituting testing and labeling requirements for THC products.
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission amended proposed rules to include a cap on the number of marijuana plants that cultivation businesses can grow—under pressure from Gov. Jim Pillen (R).
/ FEDERAL
Former Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) authored an op-ed urging Congress to pass legislation respecting state marijuana laws.
/ STATES
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s (D) office reached out to Sussex County officials about marijuana zoning rules.
Missouri’s new attorney general said she plans to go after intoxicating hemp products.
Ohio senators discussed potential changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law.
Colorado regulators issued a health and safety advisory about marijuana products with yeast and mold above acceptable limits.
Massachusetts regulators held a hearing on proposed marijuana social use business rules.
Oregon regulators published guidance on hemp product registry compliance.
New Jersey regulators posted a podcast episode about safe storage of cannabis products.
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/ LOCAL
The Clayton County, Georgia Board of Commissioners approved a marijuana decriminalization measure proposed by the police chief.
A La Crosse County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors member is proposing to reduce the fine for marijuana possession to $1.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna criticized Canada for allegedly “openly violat[ing]” international drug treaties by legalizing marijuana and instituting other drug reforms.
A Western Australia lawmaker plans to file marijuana legalization legislation.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A case study found that “medical cannabis may offer a promising alternative for managing chronic pancreatitis, especially when conventional treatments prove ineffective.”
A study of mice found that “CBD exhibited antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects in acute pain models, comparable to diclofenac sodium,” supporting the hypothesis that “CBD has potential as a therapeutic agent for the management of acute pain and inflammation.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies has new co-executive directors.
The Hemp Beverage Alliance is launching a coalition to push for a regulatory framework for hemp beverages in Pennsylvania.
/ BUSINESS
Ayr Wellness, Inc. reached an agreement to sell LEVIA back to its founders.
/ CULTURE
Drew Barrymore spoke about the time she forgot a bag of marijuana under a motel mattress.
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