Senators approve medical cannabis access for veterans (Newsletter: August 5, 2021)

RI Spokesperson: “No Consensus” On Legal Marijuana; OH legalization law submitted; CA lawmaker urges cannabis in hospitals; Compensation for hemp lawsuit

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/ MOST IMPORTANT THINGS

Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) – who is the leading GOP co-sponsor of cannabis banking legislation – tabled a new bill that would contain a provision that would prevent people from receiving federal temporary aid benefits in marijuana dispensaries Access to needy families. The relevant section of the legislation is entitled “welfare for needs, not weeds”.

The Rhode Island House spokesman said there was still “no consensus” on the details of marijuana legalization between the two legislatures and the governor, but it was “feasible” to reach an agreement before a possible special session in the fall to achieve the “priority question”.

Ohio lawmakers have officially passed a new law to legalize and regulate the sale of marijuana – the first ever to come into state law. Meanwhile, activists are also following nationwide and local cannabis referendums.

A California senator asked to meet with the federal minister of health and human services and Medicare and Medicaid officials to clarify whether hospitals that allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana are at risk of losing funding .

A panel in Montana awarded $ 65 million in damages to 25 hemp farmers who claim they suffered negligence, fraud, and deceit by American and Canadian businessmen in breach of contracts – the second highest sum ever in the state.

/ FEDERATION

Federal prisoners released from home custody due to the coronavirus pandemic – including some with marijuana convictions – are put back behind bars following a decision by lawyers for the Biden administration.

The U.S. 6th District Court of Appeals dismissed a medical cannabis business owner’s appeal against state drug convictions and ruled that he was in violation of Michigan law.

Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Thom Tillis (R-NC.) Filed a bill to extend low-level first-time deletion Federal drug possession offenses.

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) tweeted, “The marijuana reform is supported by Americans of all backgrounds, in red and blue states. We can come together to achieve this. “

MEP Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spoke about the growing support for her amendment on psychedelics research since the last vote two years ago.

Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY) tweeted about the Westchester, New York District Attorney dismissing marijuana cases, saying, “Grateful for the courageous leadership of @WestchesterDA in taking this long overdue move to fight the racist war Quit drugs in Westchester. Congress must follow suit and legalize cannabis nationwide. “

/ CONDITIONS

A spokesman for Ohio governor Mike DeWine (R) said he was still against legalizing marijuana.

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, currently the state’s commissioner for agriculture, responded to comment from two lawmakers, saying, “The time has come to correct the injustice when it comes to historical discrimination against colored farmers, including of the state’s medical marijuana licensing. “

South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham tweeted about an editorial cartoon joking about his support for cannabis reform, saying, “I love it! But seriously, ending the marijuana ban is no joke. It will provide a safer alternative to opioids, end racial gaps in our drug laws, generate hundreds of millions in new revenue every year, and allow law enforcement to focus on violent crime! ”

The Massachusetts Supreme Court upheld a city’s right not to enter into a host community agreement with a marijuana retail company, but asked lawmakers to consider how the local approval process could prevent the state from meeting its equity targets.

Activists from Missouri said they needed to fix a clerical issue with their recent poll to legalize marijuana.

The Washington, DC police chief reiterated his views on marijuana sales linked to violence.

Medical cannabis regulators in Oklahoma are being sued for allegedly violating open congregation laws.

Colorado regulators are holding working group meetings this month to update on the implementation of the new marijuana rules.

Arkansas regulators have issued guidelines for making homemade hemp foods.

New Mexico regulators will hold a public hearing on Friday on the revised proposed marijuana rules.

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/ LOCAL

Arcata, California City Council’s Public Safety Committee has proposed a measure to decriminalize psychedelics.

The Santa Fe County, New Mexico Commission approved the marijuana rules.

/ INTERNATIONAL

The Cayman Islands’ deputy prime minister said the government is determined to decriminalize marijuana possession but not fully legalize it.

The Belize Interior Minister said creating a legal marijuana industry was a practical step that would bring benefits in several areas.

A committee of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly held a hearing on a proposal to decriminalize drugs.

/ SCIENCE & HEALTH

One study found that “most respondents report that cannabis is very or somewhat helpful for their” multiple sclerosis.

/ RESPONSIBILITY, OPINION & ANALYSIS

A poll found that Mississippi voters were 68-28 percent opposed to the state’s Supreme Court decision to overturn the voter-approved medical cannabis measure.

The Chicago Tribune editors said city officials should not allow marijuana stores in the central business district.

/ BUSINESS

Ben & Jerry’s called on the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to deny MJ Munchies Inc.’s application to register “Half-Baked” as a trademark.

Kris Krane, Co-Founder and President of Mission Dispensaries for 4Front Ventures Corp., is stepping down from his full-time position with the company.

Jushi Holdings Inc. received a $ 14.4 million arbitration award in a lawsuit against San Felasco Nurseries, Inc.

A security breach case against former CannTrust Holdings Inc. executives has been remanded September 20.

The parent company announced that certain insiders have voluntarily entered into lock-up agreements on their shares.

Emjay launched a marijuana delivery app on iOS.

Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. and the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University have completed the first of three joint studies exploring the chemical profile of full-spectrum hemp extracts.

/ CULTURE

Soulja Boy launched its own cannabis brand.

The National Basketball Social Justice Coalition is advocating Congressional legislation to eradicate the differences in judgment between crack and powder cocaine.

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