IRS rejects marijuana nonprofit’s app; WI medical cannabis; IN legalization bill; VA patient protections; MI tax lawsuit proceeds
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Sara Carter Bailey—who called medical cannabis “fantastic”—to serve as director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
The Internal Revenue Service rejected a cannabis tourism group’s request for nonprofit tax-exempt status, citing the ongoing federal criminalization of marijuana and saying that the organization’s activities create a “private benefit to the cannabis industry” and its members.
Wisconsin’s Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) said his chamber is “not there” yet in having enough votes to pass a medical cannabis legalization bill despite his support for limited reform—and he criticized President Donald Trump’s federal rescheduling move, calling marijuana a “dangerous drug.”
An Indiana representative introduced a bill to legalize possession and cultivation of up to two ounces of marijuana, without creating a regulatory structure for licensed cannabis production and retail sales.
A Virginia delegate filed a bill to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, subject to certain limitations.
A Michigan judge is allowing the marijuana industry’s lawsuit challenging a new wholesale tax on cannabis to proceed despite state officials’ request for her to reconsider a ruling denying their motion for a summary judgement.
Florida lawmakers filed legislation to make it illegal to possess open containers of medical marijuana or hemp products in vehicles—with the loss of medical cannabis patient status as a possible penalty.
/ FEDERAL
The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum posted a video about a money counting machine in its collection.
/ STATES
Colorado’s attorney general reached a settlement with a cannabis company that allegedly violated the terms of a prior settlement.
Oklahoma’s attorney general said “trafficking of illegal marijuana from Oklahoma into Texas represents a serious threat to public safety in both states.”
The New Jersey Assembly Health Committee approved a bill to restructure the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
Nebraska regulators approved new emergency medical cannabis rules as well as a cultivation license.
California regulators filed proposed changes to the cannabis appellations program.
Vermont regulators approved updated guidance on marijuana advertising and product labeling and registration.
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission will meet on Thursday.
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/ LOCAL
A court overturned Southampton, New York’s cannabis zoning rules.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved quotas for production of medical cannabis and other drugs for 2026.
The German Bundestag Health Committee will hold a hearing on a bill to add restrictions on medical cannabis on January 14.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study’s results “suggest the potential application of hemp seed protein hydrolysate and its fractions as antioxidant and chemoprotective supplements in oncologic therapies.”
A study found that “cannabis may influence brain health differently across the lifespan, potentially offering protective effects in older age while posing risks earlier in development.”
A study found “a significant and clinically meaningful reduction in depressive symptoms after psilocybin treatment.”
/ BUSINESS
Nabis is acquiring select assets of Humble Cannabis Solutions.
IM Cannabis Corp. has a new board of directors member.
/ CULTURE
A marijuana dispensary co-owned by Ice-T in Jersey City, New Jersey has closed.
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