GOP lawmaker slams vets marijuana access defeat; Court: gun ban for cannabis users unconstitutional; NJ psilocybin vote; HI medical cannabis rules
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-chair Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) told Marijuana Moment that Senate Republican leadership made a “detrimental” mistake by removing veterans’ medical cannabis provisions from a key spending bill.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit determined that the federal ban on gun rights for marijuana consumers is unconstitutional—dismissing a man’s conviction for unlawful possession of firearms.
A Florida judge sided with Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) administration in allowing officials to throw out more than 200,000 petition signatures for a marijuana legalization initiative that an industry-funded campaign is seeking to put on the 2026 ballot.
The New Jersey Assembly Health Committee approved a bill to legalize psilocybin therapy and create a regulated program for patient access to the psychedelic.
The Hawaii Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation adopted new rules allowing dispensaries to sell dry herb vaporizers, rolling papers and grinders—while also revising state code to clarify that medical marijuana oils and concentrates can be marketed for inhalation.
A Missouri jury approved a $3 million award to a consultant who sued a cannabis company over injuries sustained during a lab accident in which a vacuum blew fine marijuana dust particles into the air, leading to a severe asthma attack and heart attack.
/ FEDERAL
Central Intelligence Agency lawyers reportedly pushed back against a Trump administration proposal to have the agency take the lead on attacking suspected drug boats, leaving it to the military to conduct the operations.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) cited the inclusion of a “hemp ban” as one reason he voted against recently enacted spending legislation.
Former Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) authored an op-ed cheering Congress’ move to recriminalize hemp THC products.
Nebraska independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn tweeted, “I am IN FAVOR of medical marijuana, but even if I wasn’t, 71% of Nebraska voters APPROVED it last year! My regressive opponent has ignored the will of the people and his [sic] used his money and power to stall it in our state. He is hurting patients and caregivers.”
/ STATES
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) tweeted, “It’s disappointing to see the federal government leading with fear rather than a vision for the future, and cutting off access to a variety of hemp-based products. Here in Colorado, we are proud of the community of farmers who were the first in the nation to begin growing hemp, and for their positive impact on our economy.”
A Florida representative discussed her bill to decriminalize drug testing strips.
New Oklahoma medical cannabis transportation rules took effect.
Minnesota regulators published guidance on cannabis cultivation sourcing.
The California state auditor published a report on a cannabis grants program for local jurisdictions.
The chair of the New York Cannabis Advisory Board discussed the distribution of marijuana tax revenue to organizations serving communities impacted by the war on drugs.
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/ LOCAL
San Francisco, California officials published guidance about marijuana business insurance requirements.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The German Bundesrat voted to endorse restrictions on medical cannabis prescriptions and access.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “low-dose THC-CBD potentially can be an effective and safe therapeutic option for [Alzheimer’s disease]-related dementia.”
A study suggested that “patterns of cannabis use that include relatively higher doses of CBD taken enterally may improve the quality of life of cancer survivors who report anxiety and depression.”
A review concluded that “evidence suggests that psilocybin transiently reduces obsessive—compulsive symptoms in clinical populations and produces lasting anti-compulsive effects in validated animal models.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
Former Democratic National Committee Acting Chair Donna Brazile joked about smoking marijuana with Killer Mike and Bill Maher.
/ BUSINESS
Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. is facing a lawsuit accusing it of failing to inform shareholders about how poorly several of its largest tenants were doing.
/ CULTURE
MMA fighter Conor McGregor spoke about his therapeutic use of ibogaine.
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