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VA legal sales compromise imperiled; NH senators sour on legalization bill; AK psychedelics poll; THCV study; CA market problems op-ed<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Amendments adopted by the Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee could blow up a bicameral compromise<\/span><\/a> on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>New Hampshire senators said they will not support a House-passed bill to legalize marijuana<\/span><\/a> unless it is amended to include state-control of the cannabis market, though the representative sponsoring the legislation says that model wouldn\u2019t be workable.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A Florida bill to preemptively cap THC potency on recreational marijuana in case voters approve a legalization initiative<\/span><\/a> in November is dead for the session, its sponsor says.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A new poll found that most Alaska voters would support a ballot initiative to remove criminal penalties for psychedelics<\/span><\/a>\u2014a result that comes as lawmakers consider legislation to create a task force to issue recommendations on licensing for therapeutic access.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A new double-blind study found that the lesser-known cannabinoid THCV \u201csignificantly increased energy, activity, motivation and well-being compared to placebo\u201d<\/span><\/a>\u2014without the fatigue and \u201cmunchies\u201d associated with marijuana\u2019s more prominent delta-9 THC compound.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A new case study suggests that cannabis therapy \u201cmay be a viable alternative or complementary therapy\u201d for dogs<\/span><\/a> suffering from the common skin disease discoid lupus erythematosus\u2014\u201dparticularly for those experiencing adverse effects from conventional treatments.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Hirsh Jain of Ananda Strategy authored a new Marijuana Moment op-ed arguing that California regulators\u2019 new cannabis dashboard<\/span><\/a> reveals that the legal market is \u201cmuch smaller and weaker than we thought\u201d\u2014and that the state data itself contains errors.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The South Dakota Senate passed a version of a bill to ban intoxicating hemp-derived products<\/span><\/a> that is stricter than an iteration that was approved by the House of Representatives.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Democratic presidential candidate <\/span>Marianne Williamson<\/span><\/a> spoke at a psychedelics event in Michigan.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Drug Enforcement Administration<\/span><\/a> sent a letter to e-commerce companies regarding the sale of pill presses that are sometimes used to make fentanyl pills.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cOpponents are attempting to derail the Biden administration\u2019s review of marijuana\u2019s Schedule I status by claiming that rescheduling marijuana would violate U.S. treaty obligations. I sent a letter to @DEAHQ urging them to reject these meritless arguments.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>South Dakota<\/span><\/a> House Health and Human Services Committee approved a bill to remove some legal protections from medical cannabis businesses. Separately, the <\/span>House Local Government Committee<\/span><\/a> approved legislation to clarify which governing bodies can license medical marijuana operators.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Oregon<\/span><\/a> lawmakers are continuing to consider legislation to recriminalize drug possession.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Ohio<\/span><\/a> regulators posted proposed marijuana rules for public comment.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Missouri<\/span><\/a> regulators issued guidance on use of the terms, \u201csativa,\u201d indica\u201d or \u201chybrid\u201d on marijuana packaging.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> regulators updated the list of pesticides that can be used on cannabis.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Delaware\u2019s<\/span><\/a> top marijuana regulator gave a presentation to the Georgetown Town Council about steps to implement legalization.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Tennessee<\/span><\/a> regulators posted slides from a webinar on taxation of hemp-based cannabinoid products.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Michigan<\/span><\/a> regulators will host an event on the marijuana business licensing process on Thursday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Washington State<\/span><\/a> regulators will host stakeholder sessions next month on medical cannabis endorsements rulemaking.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Multnomah County, Oregon\u2019s<\/span><\/a> district attorney is endorsing state legislation to recriminalize drug possession.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Pueblo, Colorado<\/span><\/a> City Council is moving forward with a proposal to reinstate a local marijuana excise tax.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Pakistan<\/span><\/a> President Arif Alvi approved the promulgation of cannabis rules.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>German<\/span><\/a> Christian Social Union is considering taking legal action to try to block the government\u2019s marijuana legalization legislation that was approved by the Bundestag from taking effect without approval from the separate Bundesrat.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Irish<\/span><\/a> lawmakers debated a proposed ban on the cannabinoid HHC.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Canadian<\/span><\/a> regulators are moving forward with a plan to garnish cash from marijuana businesses that are delinquent on taxes.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A review concluded that \u201ccannabinoids exhibit potential as a disease-modifying treatment [for <\/span>multiple sclerosis<\/span><\/a>] rather than merely symptomatic relief.\u201d <\/span>
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\n<\/span>A review suggested that \u201cpsilocybin may induce a positive feedback loop involving empathy and prosocial behavior which helps explain the observed, enduring <\/span>antidepressant effects<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The American Council on Science and Health<\/span><\/a> published a podcast about the risks and benefits of legalizing marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Nabis<\/span><\/a> is acquiring Blackbird.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.<\/span><\/a> reported quarterly revenue of $79.2 million.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Tyler Technologies, Inc.<\/span><\/a> signed an agreement with Kentucky regulators to provide licensing services for the state\u2019s medical cannabis program.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ CULTURE<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Tennis player <\/span>Casey Kania<\/span><\/a> was suspended for two years after testing positive for marijuana.<\/span><\/p>\n

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