VA gov vetoes marijuana bills; DEA boosts anti-4/20 campaign; GOP congressman on psychedelics; Cannabis environmental study
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) again vetoed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales, claiming that the proposal “endangers Virginians’ health and safety.”
- The Virginia governor also rejected bills to provide resentencing relief for people still incarcerated for cannabis and to protect parental rights of marijuana consumers.
The American Rights and Reform PAC, a political action committee funded by the cannabis industry, released new ads attempting to appeal to President Donald Trump by claiming that the Biden administration and Democrats “classified” marijuana “as a dangerous narcotic” despite initiating rescheduling, and saying that “Canada is attacking American cannabis companies.”
The Drug Enforcement Administration is promoting an “Anti-420 Day” campaign that’s recruiting students to submit short videos warning their peers about marijuana use to “flood Instagram with anti-THC messages.”
Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) is cheering news that the Department of Defense is allocating nearly $10 million to support research on the therapeutic potential of MDMA for active-duty military members under legislation he championed.
The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on several marijuana bills, including proposals to enact recreational legalization, allow medical cannabis homegrow, annul past records and let dispensaries incorporate hemp into products.
Minnesota representatives filed a bill to legalize possession and cultivation of psilocybin while also creating a psychedelics training program for first responders.
A new study on the environmental impact of marijuana finds that the industry “represents 1% of total national emissions from all sectors of the economy” but that a shift to outdoor cultivation “could trim emissions up to 76%.”
- “Cannabis has become the most energy- and carbon-intensive crop as cultivation has shifted from open fields to indoors.”
The Indiana House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee approved a bill to regulate craft hemp flower products, including setting rules on age limits and advertising restrictions.
Tennessee House committees will hold hearings on bills to legalize marijuana and to restrict intoxicating hemp products on Wednesday.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection apologized for conducting what appeared to be a retaliatory inspection of a marijuana cultivation business a day after its president delivered critical testimony at a legislative hearing.
/ FEDERAL
A National Institute on Aging panel will meet to evaluate grant applications concerning psychedelic-assisted therapy for chronic pain on April 22.
/ STATES
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said a bill he vetoed could have prevented executive branch agencies from implementing medical cannabis legalization and other laws.
The Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill to change various marijuana industry rules but adopted an amendment to remove language that would have doubled purchase limits.
The Maine Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee held a hearing on a bill to authorize a study on how the state can support the marijuana industry’s banking needs.
A California assemblymember filed a bill to prevent a scheduled cannabis tax increase.
Oklahoma regulators issued a recall of medical cannabis products due to the presence of heavy metals.
Minnesota regulators submitted proposed marijuana rules for final approval.
A New York marijuana regulator spoke about the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on the cannabis industry.
Illinois regulators published guidance about the shift to a new cannabis track and trace system.
New Jersey regulators held a town hall meeting about the medical cannabis program.
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday.
Vermont regulators will consider recommendations for marijuana business licensure on Wednesday.
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/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “an association was identified between patients with [hypermobility spectrum disorder/hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome] with chronic pain and improvements in pain-specific and general health-related quality of life following the commencement of” cannabis-based medicinal products.
A review concluded that psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy “has shown efficacy in addressing symptoms commonly associated with moral injury, particularly within the context of PTSD.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable is partnering with BlueCheck on age verification for online hemp purchases.
/ BUSINESS
Glass House Brands Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $53 million.
iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $42.7 million.
Organigram Holdings Inc. shareholders approved a proposal to change the company’s name to Organigram Global Inc. and elected directors.
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