{"id":86414,"date":"2026-07-22T02:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T10:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/senator-presses-trump-ag-on-cannabis-rescheduling-newsletter-july-22-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T19:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T03:47:29","slug":"senator-presses-trump-ag-on-cannabis-rescheduling-newsletter-july-22-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/senator-presses-trump-ag-on-cannabis-rescheduling-newsletter-july-22-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator presses Trump AG on cannabis rescheduling (Newsletter: July 22, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MM_Bill_Tracker_V5_blank-27.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\"> <\/p>\n<p><em>MA anti-marijuana initiative beats ballot challenge; NFL study on cannabis; Fetterman pushes legalization; DEA hearing; NE medical marijuana rules<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to receive Marijuana Moment\u2019s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It\u2019s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day.<\/p>\n<p>(function() {<br \/>\n\twindow.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || {<br \/>\n\t\tlisteners: [],<br \/>\n\t\tforms: {<br \/>\n\t\t\ton: function(evt, cb) {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\twindow.mc4wp.listeners.push(<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t{<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tevent   : evt,<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcallback: cb<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t);<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t}<br \/>\n\t}<br \/>\n})();<br \/>\n<!-- Mailchimp for WordPress v4.13.1 - https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mailchimp-for-wp\/ --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mc4wp-form-fields\">Get our daily newsletter.&#013;<\/p>\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n\t<label>Email address: <\/label>&#013;<br \/>\n\t&#013;\n<\/p>\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<\/p>\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n\t&#013;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><label>Leave this field empty if you&#8217;re human: <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"mc4wp-response\" \/><!-- \/ Mailchimp for WordPress Plugin --><\/p>\n<p><b>Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Free to read (but not free to produce)!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> We\u2019re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we\u2019re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you value Marijuana Moment, invest in our success on Patreon so we can expand our coverage and more readers can benefit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/trump-ag-dodges-question-about-further-rescheduling-of-marijuana-beyond-medical-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to commit to broader marijuana rescheduling beyond medical use<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> when asked by a senator as part of his confirmation process to lead the Justice Department permanently\u2014and he indicated he has no problem federally prosecuting people for simple cannabis possession in national parks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/massachusetts-officials-reject-challenge-to-anti-marijuana-initiative-signatures-ruling-it-will-appear-on-november-ballot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Massachusetts State Ballot Law Commission rejected a last-ditch attempt to keep an initiative to roll back the state\u2019s marijuana legalization law from appearing on the November ballot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014ruling against a challenge to petition signatures. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/congress-should-stop-dicking-around-and-legalize-marijuana-fetterman-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said it\u2019s time for Congress to \u201cstop dicking around\u201d and legalize marijuana already.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI\u2019ve always been very pro-weed\u2026 I think your path to wellness should be without judgement or punishment\u2014legal, safe, and regulated.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/sports-leagues-should-reduce-anti-marijuana-stigma-and-provide-honest-education-for-athletes-new-nfl-funded-study-concludes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A new study funded by the National Football League found that \u201celite contact sport athletes use cannabis intentionally for recreational, therapeutic, and recovery purposes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> but face systemic barriers related to misinformation, stigma, and inconsistent policy guidance.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/i-went-to-deas-marijuana-rescheduling-hearing-and-it-was-the-strangest-proceeding-ive-ever-sat-through-op-ed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Max Jackson of Cannabis Wise Guys writes in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed about how he attended the Drug Enforcement Administration\u2019s cannabis rescheduling hearing for several days<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014and it was the \u201cstrangest proceeding I have ever sat through.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/nebraska-medical-marijuana-officials-approve-rules-for-business-application-and-licensing-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approved new rules<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> setting marijuana business application and licensing fees.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ FEDERAL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HouseCommerce\/status\/2077421533924901110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> asked a question about accelerating development of psychedelic medicines at a hearing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motherjones.com\/politics\/2026\/07\/assault-misogyny-verbal-threats-records-detail-new-allegations-against-rep-max-miller-bernie-moreno\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rep. Max Miller (R-OH)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 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.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law360.com\/articles\/2501522\/navy-airman-seeks-honorable-discharge-after-marijuana-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Navy veteran<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is asking a federal court to review his dismissal from the service over marijuana use and upgrade his discharge to honorable status.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ STATES<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.virginia.gov\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2026\/july-releases\/name-1121498-en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Virginia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) appointed a member to the Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Board.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/outlawreport.com\/maryland-proposes-cannabis-rule-changes-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maryland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> regulators are accepting public comments on proposed changes to marijuana rules.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ktul.com\/news\/local\/is-the-omma-going-overboard-with-punitive-measures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oklahoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> regulators defended their enforcement actions against medical cannabis businesses over violations from accusations of overreach.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chp.ca.gov\/news-alerts\/news-list\/chp-awards-more-than-$41-million-to-combat-impaired-driving-across-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">California<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Highway Patrol awarded more than $41 million in marijuana revenue-funded grants to support efforts to prevent and reduce impaired driving.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The executive director of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spokesman-recorder.com\/2026\/07\/20\/minnesota-cannabis-expungement-board-felony-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minnesota<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Cannabis Expungement Board discussed ongoing efforts to clear people\u2019s marijuana records.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ccb.nv.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/07.23.2026-Subcommittee-Meeting-on-Taxation-Agenda_FINAL_2.0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nevada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Cannabis Advisory Committee\u2019s Taxation Subcommittee will meet on Thursday.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<strong>\u2014<br \/>\nMarijuana Moment is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills<\/a> in state legislatures and Congress this year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patreon supporters<\/a> pledging at least $25\/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don\u2019t miss any developments.<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9128 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MM_Bill_Tracker_V5_blank-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marijuana bill tracker<\/a> and become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supporter on Patreon<\/a> to get access.<br \/>\n\u2014<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\/ LOCAL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A judge lifted an injunction preventing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/cannabis\/2026\/07\/judge-lifts-injunction-reviving-fight-for-menominees-final-marijuana-license.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Menominee, Michigan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> officials from issuing additional retail marijuana licenses.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ SCIENCE &amp; HEALTH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A study found that \u201cone year after partial legalisation, there was no evidence of an immediate effect on the prevalence of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/edoc.rki.de\/handle\/176904\/13777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cannabis use among young people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in Germany.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A study of rats concluded that \u201cayahuasca treatment reduces<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0278584626002150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> relapse drinking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201d and \u201cprevented anxiety- and depression-like behaviors induced by alcohol.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION &amp; 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