Marijuana protection on expense bills; WADA: USA responsible for cannabis ban; New election measure to legalize ID cards; The TN legislature wants cannabis on the ballot
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/ MOST IMPORTANT THINGS
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) will finally draft their long-awaited cannabis legalization on Wednesday publish at the federal level moment has learned.
House Appropriations Committee subcommittees advanced expense accounts that provide protection for government medical marijuana programs and universities researching cannabis. One also prevents the local police, who carry out no-knock drug raids, from receiving any money.
The World Anti-Doping Agency in a letter to MPs Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) clarified that the US has consistently led global efforts to punish athletes for marijuana. Legislators had written to the global sports authority denouncing Sha’Carri Richardson's recent cannabis ban.
- "The US is one of the vocal and strongest supporters of cannabinoids on the Prohibited List."
Activists from Idaho Revised the text of an initiative to legalize marijuana possession after receiving comments from the Attorney General on a first version. They aim to have this and a separate medical cannabis measure on the 2022 ballot.
A Republican Representative from Tennessee submitted a bill that would put three non-binding marijuana questions on the state vote that voters can vote on in 2022.
/ FEDERATION
Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) tweeted, “@SBagov's loan programs provide financial assistance to small businesses that do not have easy access to capital. However, SBA's policy excludes small cannabis companies. It is time these loans were made available to all state-legal cannabis companies. "
Representative Angie Craig (D-MN) tweeted, "I'm not a doctor, but the idea that marijuana is a performance-enhancing drug is not convincing. This week, I joined a letter asking the US Anti-Doping Agency to re-evaluate its classification of cannabis as a banned substance. And for Pete's sake … #LetHerRun! "
Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) tweeted: "As co-chair of the non-partisan Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I say it is time to legalize cannabis. Athletes like the US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson should therefore not be disqualified from the Olympic Games. "
Representative Mike Garcia (R-CA) tweeted: “I'm grateful for the work @LASDHQ is doing to combat illegal marijuana cultivation in the AV. Your work shows the importance of funding our law enforcement agencies and securing our borders. I look forward to continuing our efforts to protect the people in # CA25. "
Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA) tweeted about attending a town hall meeting on illegal marijuana cultivation, saying, "I am determined to work with our federal and local partners to address this crisis and protect our communities."
Candidate for the Democratic Senate of North Carolina Cheri Beasley tweeted, “It is high time we legalized and regulated cannabis in NC. These measures will strengthen our economy, help family farms and reform the criminal justice system. "
/ CONDITIONS
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) appointed a new member to the Cannabis Control Commission.
South carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham announced a to plan to legalize recreational and medical marijuana.
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate John King, a former US Secretary of Education, tweeted, "Black Marylanders are almost twice as likely to be arrested for cannabis as white Marylanders, even though they use it the same frequency. It is time to legalize it and clear records for nonviolent offenders. "
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands The Senate approved a bill to remove marijuana from drug tests by government employees.
A North Carolina The Senate Finance Committee hearing on medical cannabis bill slated for Tuesday has been postponed until next week.
A Colorado Executive ordinance that suspended personal review requirements for medical cannabis referrals, allowed online marijuana sales transactions, and made other changes during the coronavirus pandemic has been repealed.
Missouris The top medical cannabis regulator said it would revoke licenses from companies that are not operating by September 30.
South Dakota Regulators published a call for proposals for a medical cannabis tracking system.
Washington Regulators have released a new leaflet on recommending medicinal cannabis to marijuana companies.
California Regulators issued guidance on how to calculate the excise tax due on marijuana.
Ohio Regulators have released an updated map of the locations of medical cannabis pharmacies.
Nevadas The cannabis advisory commission will hold its first meeting on Tuesday.
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/ LOCAL
Middletown, Connecticut Mayor said he would consider smoking marijuana with Governor Ned Lamont (D) to celebrate the opening of a pharmacy.
The Boston, Massachusetts The cannabis board meets on Wednesday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Uruguay The government is considering rules to allow CBD-infused foods.
Canadian Regulators announced a recall of Atlas Growers Ltd. marijuana products which may contain yeast, mold and bacteria.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
One study found that "phytocannabinoids derived from cannabis sativa because of their therapeutic potential" anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective Properties that make the plant a study option to reduce and reverse inflammation and comorbidities associated with obesity. "
One study found that "living near more (marijuana) outlets of any kind is not significantly affected by" Intentions to use in the overall sample, adapted to the characteristics at the individual and neighborhood level. "
/ RESPONSIBILITY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Association of Democratic Governors tweeted: "Thanks Gov. @ Michelle4NM is New Mexico's 17th state to legalize adult cannabis. "
The American Medical Association hailed the passage of a law in Rhode Island legalizing safe illegal drug use.
Human rights monitoring criticized Sha’Carri Richardson's suspension in connection with marijuana.
Founder of the Drug Policy Alliance, Ethan Nadelmann started a new podcast about medication called Psychoactive.
The Editor of Tulsa World Urges Oklahoma officials to put in place a stronger system for prosecuting medicinal cannabis.
/ COMPANIES
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has a new Chief Financial Officer.
Columbia Care Inc. appoint a new member to the board.
/ CULTURE
Sacha Baron Cohen Sued Solar Therapeutics for alleged copyright infringement through billboard use of his Borat character.
The UFC sent a warning to fighters about restrictive marijuana testing rules in Texas.
Former Olympic snowboarder Ross Rebagliati Said marijuana is a performance-enhancing substance, similar to water.
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