MO marijuana ballot measure; PA gov candidate dodges legalization question; CO gov promotes psychedelics listening session; Cannabis petition to Trump
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Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is circulating a draft bill to federally regulate consumable hemp products—offering a potential alternative to the outright THC ban that some of his colleagues are pushing in Congress.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R), who is running for governor, dodged a marijuana legalization question—saying she doesn’t “have a policy position on it” but arguing that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D) budget “way, way overstated” the revenue potential.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is promoting a psychedelic “listening session” being hosted by state agencies on Wednesday, saying it’s “a great opportunity to share information, hear feedback, and answer questions about the state of the regulated natural medicine program in Colorado.”
Missouri cannabis activists say that within days they will file an initiative for the 2026 ballot to unify hemp and marijuana regulations, creating parity between the industries with a revised licensing system.
The Drug Policy Alliance launched a petition pushing President Donald Trump to legalize marijuana—not merely reschedule it as he recently said his administration is considering.
Acting Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Bruce Stebbins responded to criticism of regulators’ track record and discussed the future of the state’s legal marijuana industry, including social consumption sites.
/ FEDERAL
The Drug Enforcement Administration posted another profile highlighting a special agent.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) tweeted about a mother being detailed by immigration officials for 10 days over a decades-old minor marijuana charge, saying, “The barbarity of the president’s extreme mass deportation policies will leave a stain that lasts for generations. It was never about removing violent criminals. It’s about harassing immigrant communities, as this mother and legal resident can attest.”
/ STATES
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) is calling on the Board of Pharmacy to designate all natural and synthetic kratom compounds as illegal drugs.
An Illinois senator discussed her psilocybin legalization bill.
A Massachusetts judge held a final hearing in a lawsuit that the state’s former top marijuana regulator filed over allegedly being wrongfully terminated.
California regulators posted guidance on requirements for cannabis tinctures and sampling.
Colorado regulators published guidance on accessing regulated psychedelics.
Minnesota officials posted resources about marijuana record expungement.
Vermont regulators posted new cannabis business employee and owner training videos.
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency will hold a public meeting on September 4.
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/ LOCAL
The Great Barrington, Massachusetts Selectboard approved a settlement of a lawsuit in which marijuana businesses sued the town over host community agreements.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Ghanaian officials met with the Moroccan ambassador to learn about that country’s cannabis laws.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “cannabinoids hold promise for supporting healthy aging and enhancing the quality of life in older populations.”
A study found that “CBD has neuroprotective impacts against 6-HODA-induced neurotoxicity.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
Fox News host Laura Ingraham said she “hates” marijuana because she thinks it causes mental health problems.
/ BUSINESS
AbbVie is acquiring an investigational psychedelic drug intended to treat major depression from Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Exclusive Brands is facing a labor complaint from United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local 876.
/ CULTURE
Tennis player Casper Rudd complained about the smell of marijuana in New York.
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