GOP Senate bill to punish marijuana edibles; WI gov on legalization; DC hemp lawsuit; First CO psilocybin dose; Snoop’s new cannabis sales site
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Legal experts are voicing differing perspectives on whether the U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case from marijuana businesses that are seeking to overturn federal prohibition—with some saying the issue is ripe for the justices and others saying different plaintiffs would be more likely to succeed.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA) and other Republican senators filed a bill to increase penalties for manufacturing or selling marijuana products in the form of candy or beverages if there’s “reasonable cause to believe” they’ll be sold to minors.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) said if Democrats take control of the legislature now that new “fair” district maps have been set, the state can “finally legalize marijuana so we can stop sending our revenue” to neighboring Illinois.
A new group called Missourians for a Single Market is preparing to launch a push to place a cannabis initiative on the state’s 2026 ballot that would consolidate regulations and create parity between the hemp and marijuana sectors.
Washington, D.C. retailer Capitol Hemp is suing the federal government over a budget rider that prevents local officials from legalizing recreational marijuana sales, saying it is “unconstitutionally vague” and should not block effective hemp regulations.
A Colorado healing center has administered the first supervised psilocybin session under the state’s voter-approved psychedelics legalization law.
Snoop Dogg launched a new direct-to-consumer cannabis platform that sells hemp-derived THCA flower and pre-rolls that are “handpicked” by the rapper.
/ FEDERAL
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a decision requiring a Department of Veterans Affairs employee who allegedly smelled like marijuana at work to submit to random drug testing.
Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) reportedly urged cannabis business operators to invite elected officials to tour their facilities and to make campaign contributions to them in their companies’ names.
/ STATES
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed legislation to increase marijuana taxes and to fund the Office of Cannabis Management.
Here’s a look at where New Jersey gubernatorial candidates stand on marijuana policy.
Texas’s lieutenant governor discussed his support for legislation to ban consumable hemp products with any amount of THC.
The Delaware Senate passed a bill to limit local restrictions on marijuana businesses.
The Alabama Senate Health Committee chair authored an op-ed on the need for federal marijuana rescheduling.
Maryland’s comptroller reported that the state collected more than $17.5 million in cannabis sales tax revenue in the first quarter of the year.
California regulators filed proposed changes to cannabis pesticide testing rules.
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission hosted a presentation on medical cannabis issues.
Rhode Island regulators will consider selecting a vendor to conduct the marijuana social equity applicant certification process on Wednesday.
Nevada regulators will consider marijuana business issues on Wednesday.
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday.
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/ LOCAL
The New York City Fire Department’s chaplain monsignor said his signature was forged on a letter endorsing a marijuana dispensary’s expansion plan.
The Killeen, Texas City Council is expected to discuss litigation surrounding the city’s voter-approved marijuana decriminalization law on Tuesday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The UK’s King Charles is reportedly growing medical cannabis to treat anxiety and pain following a cancer diagnosis.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “medicinal cannabis demonstrates potential in reducing anxiety symptoms, but the long-term benefits and overall impact on quality of life remain unclear.”
A study of mice indicated that “CBD reduces inflammatory response in the brain and improves cognitive decline associated with aging.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Cannabis Regulators Association elected new board members.
/ BUSINESS
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has a new president.
Volunteer Botanicals partnered with the Independent Brewers Alliance to become the preferred supplier of hemp-based cannabinoids and other functional ingredients for its member businesses.
Cresco Labs Inc. changed its auditor.
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. shareholders elected board of directors members.
/ CULTURE
Wiz Khalifa tweeted, “Smoking weed helps you golf. Not getting couch locked but smoking enough to figure it out and get the flow.”
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