Cannabis consumers disappointed in Trump, poll shows (Newsletter: October 10, 2025)

*Drug czar nominee advances; FL medical marijuana patient rights bills;
Poll: Americans say cannabis healthier than alcohol; Vets lobby for reform*

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*/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW*

The latest quarterly tracking poll conducted by Marijuana Moment and NuggMD
shows that cannabis consumers are largely unimpressed with President Donald
Trump’s actions on the issue so far—and that most believe the CBD video the
president posted “does not mean anything” for the prospects of federal
rescheduling.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Sara Carter
Bailey—who has voiced support for medical cannabis but declined to endorse
rescheduling—to serve as director of the White House Office of National
Drug Control Policy.

A Florida senator prefiled bills to provide employment and parental rights
protections for registered medical marijuana patients for the 2026 session.

A new poll of U.S. adults found that 61 percent believe marijuana is a
“healthier option” than alcohol and 64 percent expect cannabis to be legal
in all 50 states within five years—with majorities also agreeing it has
“many health benefits” and legalization is a “good way to add to tax
revenue.”

The Last Prisoner Project and Balanced Veterans Network launched a lobbying
push on Capitol Hill to convince more members of Congress to embrace
marijuana reform legislation.

- “It’s incredible what we can do when the left and right unite for the
same mission.”

The Sussex County, Delaware Council is considering a proposal to lessen
restrictions on marijuana businesses following a request from Gov. Matt
Meyer (D).

*/ FEDERAL*

The Senate rejected a war powers resolution that would have required
President Donald Trump to seek congressional authorization before
conducting further military strikes on suspected drug cartel members.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) cited the issue of “illegal Chinese marijuana
grow houses” in a statement announcing her support for President Donald
Trump’s nominee to be the U.S. attorney for Maine.

Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) tweeted, “Loopholes in federal law have allowed some
intoxicating hemp products to be improperly labeled and marketed towards
our youth. I thank @GovMikeDeWine for taking action to protect Ohio’s
children and will continue to advocate for common-sense cannabis reform at
the federal level.”

*/ STATES*

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) reportedly helped to secure votes to
pass a marijuana tax increase through the legislature ahead of its passage.
Meanwhile, officials are facing a second lawsuit challenging the new law.

A Wisconsin representative discussed her legislation to restrict
intoxicating hemp products.

A federal court dismissed a lawsuit challenging Washington, D.C. hemp rules.

Ohio regulators issued a recall of marijuana products that are not marked
with a universal THC symbol on each serving.

Massachusetts’s newly reinstated top marijuana regulator said some of the
actions other regulators took while she was suspended may have been invalid.

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska’s attorney general spoke about steps toward
opening a marijuana dispensary.

Oregon regulators proposed changes to rules about an online platform for
marijuana and hemp businesses.

Arkansas medical cannabis sales have generated $21.5 million to support
free meals for students under a new state law.

California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.

Maryland regulators will host a social equity cannabis vendor fair on
Friday.


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*/ LOCAL*

A Yakima County, Washington commissioner authored an op-ed urging voters to
approve a ballot measure to keep in place a ban on marijuana businesses.

*/ INTERNATIONAL*

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to “win the war on drugs.”

Caye Caulker, Belize voters rejected a marijuana legalization referendum.

*/ SCIENCE & HEALTH*

A study of mice found that a CBD preparation is a “highly efficient,
biocompatible, and non-invasive strategy that effectively targets
neuroinflammation and addictive behaviors” and “demonstrates significant
translational promise for the clinical management of METH addiction.”

A study’s results “support the potential of hempseed-derived peptides as
dietary modulators of neuroinflammation in early stages of neurodegenerative
disease.”

*/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS*

The National Right to Work Foundation filed a brief with the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit arguing that California’s policy of requiring
marijuana businesses to enter labor peace agreements violated federal law.

The Empire State Green Standard Alliance published a white paper on illegal
cannabis product inversion into New York.

*/ BUSINESS*

Tilray Brands, Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $209.5 million.

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