MA anti-marijuana initiative beats ballot challenge; NFL study on cannabis; Fetterman pushes legalization; DEA hearing; NE medical marijuana rules
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to commit to broader marijuana rescheduling beyond medical use when asked by a senator as part of his confirmation process to lead the Justice Department permanently—and he indicated he has no problem federally prosecuting people for simple cannabis possession in national parks.
The Massachusetts State Ballot Law Commission rejected a last-ditch attempt to keep an initiative to roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law from appearing on the November ballot—ruling against a challenge to petition signatures.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said it’s time for Congress to “stop dicking around” and legalize marijuana already.
- “I’ve always been very pro-weed… I think your path to wellness should be without judgement or punishment—legal, safe, and regulated.”
A new study funded by the National Football League found that “elite contact sport athletes use cannabis intentionally for recreational, therapeutic, and recovery purposes but face systemic barriers related to misinformation, stigma, and inconsistent policy guidance.”
Max Jackson of Cannabis Wise Guys writes in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed about how he attended the Drug Enforcement Administration’s cannabis rescheduling hearing for several days—and it was the “strangest proceeding I have ever sat through.”
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approved new rules setting marijuana business application and licensing fees.
/ FEDERAL
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) asked a question about accelerating development of psychedelic medicines at a hearing.
Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) reportedly had MDMA in his system at the time of a 2011 car crash over which he was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
A Navy veteran is asking a federal court to review his dismissal from the service over marijuana use and upgrade his discharge to honorable status.
/ STATES
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) appointed a member to the Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Board.
Maryland regulators are accepting public comments on proposed changes to marijuana rules.
Oklahoma regulators defended their enforcement actions against medical cannabis businesses over violations from accusations of overreach.
The California Highway Patrol awarded more than $41 million in marijuana revenue-funded grants to support efforts to prevent and reduce impaired driving.
The executive director of the Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board discussed ongoing efforts to clear people’s marijuana records.
The Nevada Cannabis Advisory Committee’s Taxation Subcommittee will meet on Thursday.
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/ LOCAL
A judge lifted an injunction preventing Menominee, Michigan officials from issuing additional retail marijuana licenses.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “one year after partial legalisation, there was no evidence of an immediate effect on the prevalence of cannabis use among young people in Germany.”
A study of rats concluded that “ayahuasca treatment reduces relapse drinking” and “prevented anxiety- and depression-like behaviors induced by alcohol.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Hawai‘i Alliance for Cannabis Reform published a voter guide ahead of the state’s primary elections next month.
/ BUSINESS
The Botanist New Jersey workers voted to unionize.
/ CULTURE
Sharon Stone discussed her decision to stop smoking marijuana.
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