NIDA director on psychedelics’ promise; Congresswoman: Relax drug testing for transit workers; Airbnbs & free marijuana; Poll on cannabis & dating
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
National Institute on Drug Abuse Director Nora Volkow touted the therapeutic “promise” of psychedelics and their ability to “promote rapid neural rewiring”—but said the Schedule I status of substances like psilocybin causes “administrative challenges for researchers.”
Rep. Emily Randall (D-WA) said the federal government should consider “relaxing” marijuana drug testing rules for transportation workers—arguing that current policy is impeding efforts to ensure there’s a “robust workforce” to staff ferries in her state.
- “Right now, you could drug test positive for a month or longer after using legal recreational marijuana in Washington and be unable to work as a ferry operator.”
American Civil Liberties Union lawyers representing a man at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of the federal ban on gun possession by marijuana consumers cited President Donald Trump’s cannabis rescheduling order in a new brief.
Washington State lawmakers filed a bill that would allow operators of Airbnbs and other short-term rental properties to offer guests complimentary marijuana prerolls with up to a gram of cannabis in them.
A new poll found that only one in four Americans in the dating scene consider marijuana use to be a “red flag” in potential partners—significantly fewer than believe the same about cigarette smoking or misuse of prescription drugs.
West Virginia’s treasurer still has not found a way to spend $34 million in medical cannabis revenue in support of substance misuse treatment, law enforcement training or research amid ongoing concerns about federal prohibition.
/ FEDERAL
Customs and Border Protection included its seizures of marijuana in a list of “Drug Interdictions That Save Lives.”
The Drug Enforcement Administration is spotlighting winners of the 2025 Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest.
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) filed a bill that includes provisions to remediate land or water that has been degraded, damaged or destroyed by illegal marijuana cultivation.
/ STATES
Florida officials say that a marijuana campaign has now submitted more than 760,000 valid signatures in support of a proposed legalization ballot initiative.
California regulators are moving to change rules on cannabis cultivation regulations and minimum sanitation standards.
New York regulators published guidance about marijuana business requirements to demonstrate commitment to social and economic equity goals.
Colorado regulators sent guidance about cannabis pesticide contaminant testing rules.
Michigan regulators published guidance on accounting and recordkeeping best practices for marijuana businesses.
Oklahoma regulators suspended the operations of a medical cannabis business over alleged violations.
The New Jersey Business Action Center published an overview of its Cannabis Training Academy.
Oregon regulators will host a cannabis listening session on Wednesday.
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/ LOCAL
The Missoula, Montana City Council approved a measure to tighten marijuana business zoning restrictions.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Spanish officials authorized the use of medical cannabis for four conditions.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study of mice suggested that “CBD may be a potential therapeutic drug for managing major depressive disorder.”
A study found that “CBD significantly induced apoptosis and inhibited cell proliferation and invasion of melanoma cells in vitro, while reducing pulmonary metastasis in vivo.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
Prohibitionist organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana cheered the inclusion of certain riders in congressional appropriations legislation.
/ BUSINESS
Arkansas dispensaries sold $291 million worth of medical cannabis products in 2025.
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