AL marijuana rescheduling hearing; Study: THC & CBD for Alzheimer’s agitation; AR gov candidates on legalization
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The latest Marijuana Moment/NuggMD quarterly tracking poll shows cannabis consumers’ support for the Trump administration’s actions on the issue has declined in the months since the Department of Justice first announced it was moving forward with rescheduling—as most don’t believe it will be completed this year.
The Alabama State Committee of Public Health will hold a public hearing this week on whether to continue an objection to rescheduling marijuana under state law in line with the Trump administration’s federal reclassification move.
A new federally funded study found that the cannabis compounds THC and CBD improve agitation in 9 out of 10 people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia—concluding that cannabinoid medicine “may be an important therapeutic tool” for such patients.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) and Democratic challenger Fred Love both oppose marijuana legalization—while Libertarian contender Colt Shelby said he would support legalizing cannabis if voters approved it on the ballot.
/ FEDERAL
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) wrote about the uses of hemp in a constituent letter.
The House bill to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products got one new cosponsor for a total of 37.
/ STATES
Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei said a bank owned by Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R), who is also running for governor, “operates in the cannabis industry.”
Florida and Indiana Republican representatives discussed their support for harm reduction drug policies in the face of Trump administration opposition.
A California senator pushed back against criticism of the state’s new hemp product restrictions.
New Jersey regulators took action on marijuana business issues.
Michigan regulators are moving to bar a man from participating in the state’s marijuana industry over alleged violations.
Kentucky regulators are hosting a series of medical cannabis webinars.
Oregon regulators are accepting applications to serve on a psilocybin testing rules advisory committee.
Utah regulators sent updates about the medical cannabis program.
Minnesota regulators will hold a cannabis policy listening event on Thursday.
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/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “UVB reshapes the cannabis floral flavonoid metabolome by selectively stimulating the accumulation and structural modification of flavonoids” and “represents a potential horticultural strategy to enhance flavonoid-related aspects of medicinal cannabis inflorescence phytochemical quality, without affecting cannabinoid levels.”
A review concluded that “positive findings were also reported for MDMA in participants with PTSD, including improvements in self-reported psychosocial functioning, self-awareness, and self-compassion.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
Fox News commentator Laura Ingraham expressed concerns about businesses dropping marijuana testing.
/ BUSINESS
Vireo Growth Inc. is acquiring assets from subsidiaries of The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. in Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and West Virginia.
Illinois retailers sold $118.1 million worth of recreational marijuana products in June.
/ CULTURE
Bill Maher and Penn Jillette discussed their use, and non-use, of marijuana, respectively.
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