OH marijuana referendum; FL cannabis bills; Poll: Americans back rescheduling & legalization; Study: Cannabis use by disabled people; Hemp op-ed
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
After Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz announced a program to have Medicare cover the cost of CBD for certain patients, one cannabis company that says it’s partnering with the government is shedding some light on what to expect.
Ohio activists are launching a referendum campaign to block implementation of a bill Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed to scale back the voter-approved marijuana legalization law by recriminalizing some cannabis activity and removing anti-discrimination protections for consumers while also restricting hemp products.
Florida lawmakers filed bills to reduce medical cannabis patient fees for military veterans and to clarify that smoking or vaping marijuana in public places is prohibited.
A new poll shows that a bipartisan majority of Americans support rescheduling marijuana and believe it has medical benefits.
- Most Democrats and independents also support fully legalizing cannabis, but Republicans are split on the issue.
A new federally funded study found that “cannabis use is prevalent across disability domains and the majority of respondents note they use cannabis to help with pain and to relax or relieve tension.”
- “Specific medical reasons for using cannabis included assistance with health-related conditions such as migraines, nausea, muscle spasms, seizures, mental health concerns, and sleep disturbances.”
Cantrip’s Adam Terry argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that President Donald Trump’s cannabis rescheduling executive order gives Congress “marching orders” to update the definition of hemp, which will require delaying the timeline on a recently approved ban on THC products.
The Massachusetts legislature’s Joint Committee on Public Health approved legislation to legalize psilocybin for military veterans, law enforcement officers and people with certain medical conditions and to establish a framework for therapeutic access to the psychedelic.
The chairs of the Tennessee House Republican Caucus and Senate Democratic Caucus are pushing for the state to reform its marijuana laws following President Donald Trump’s issuance of a federal cannabis rescheduling executive order.
/ FEDERAL
A White House spokesperson defended President Donald Trump’s marijuana rescheduling executive order in response to questions about industry lobbying and contributions in advance of the move, saying, “President Trump made a campaign trail pledge to expand medical research into applications of marijuana and cannabidiols by rescheduling marijuana. This historic action paves the way for the development of promising new treatments for American patients, especially veterans—and the presence of several leaders from law enforcement and veterans groups at the Oval Office signing is indicative of how President Trump continues to push the envelope to support our nation’s heroes.”
The General Services Administration adopted changes to federal rules, including a prohibition on possessing or being under the influence of marijuana or other drugs on federal property.
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said rescheduling marijuana is a “realistic step” toward recognizing state legalization laws.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) posted several cannabis-related tweets as part of his annual Festivus airing of grievances.
Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said that the Trump administration’s military attacks on suspected drug boats are against vessels carrying marijuana or cocaine, not fentanyl.
/ STATES
The Hawaii attorney general’s office said it is monitoring the federal marijuana rescheduling process.
An Ohio senator authored an op-ed criticizing Republican lawmakers for passing legislation to scale back the voter-approved marijuana legalization law.
An Indiana representative said federal marijuana rescheduling could boost reform efforts in the state.
A Utah senator said federal marijuana rescheduling will ease research barriers.
A Michigan court ruling upholding a recently approved marijuana tax increase is being appealed.
California regulators announced a recall of marijuana products due to the company operating as a distributor without a distributor license.
Oklahoma regulators announced a recall of medical cannabis products that failed pesticide testing.
Colorado regulators published guidance about changes to cannabis testing rules.
Vermont regulators published guidance on marijuana purchase limits, multi-serving gummies and audio health warnings.
Oregon regulators published a compliance bulletin about changes to marijuana rules.
Washington State regulators suspended a cannabis business’s production and processing license over alleged violations.
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/ LOCAL
The Santa Cruz County, California Board of Supervisors gave initial approval to a proposal to set rules for cannabis consumption lounges.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The Philippine government said it is worth considering establishing a commission to examine killings in the nation’s bloody “war on drugs.”
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found “association between [cannabis-based medicinal products] treatment and improvements in pain and [health-related quality of life] in patients with endometriosis.”
A study of mice “further validates the medical value of CBD for the treatment of METH use disorder.”
A “long-term follow-up study of MDMA-[assisted therapy] provides preliminary evidence supporting sustained treatment effects and long-term safety in” major depressive disorder.
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The American Civil Liberties Union joined the legal team for a case challenging the federal law denying gun rights to marijuana consumers.
The Bloomberg editorial board supports marijuana rescheduling but is calling on the Trump administration to “be clear that it isn’t endorsing or legalizing the drug.”
The Boston Globe editorial board said President Donald Trump’s marijuana rescheduling order is a “reasonable next step.”
/ BUSINESS
Colorado retailers have sold nearly $1 billion worth of legal marijuana products in 2025.
/ CULTURE
Mike Tyson and Ric Flair are suing former executives of Carma HoldCo Inc. over an alleged conspiracy involving criminal wire fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, extortion and securities fraud.
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