Cannabis consumers unhappy with Trump, poll shows (Newsletter: June 18, 2025)

*TX gov on hemp ban; FL medical marijuana patient penalty; OR appealing
cannabis labor ruling; Petition on Facebook’s drug censorship; AK
psychedelics*

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*/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW*

A new poll conducted by Marijuana Moment and NuggMD shows that 58 percent
of cannabis consumers oppose President Donald Trump’s actions on marijuana
so far but that 39 percent would increase their support for the
administration if legalization or rescheduling were enacted.

- The results are the first from what’s intended to be an ongoing
tracking poll that surveys cannabis consumers on their thoughts about the
administration’s marijuana actions on a quarterly basis.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said there are “meaningful positions and
concerns on both sides of” the debate about a bill to ban consumable hemp
products with any amount of THC, adding that he has still not made up his
mind about whether to sign it.

Florida lawmakers sent Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) a bill to revoke medical
cannabis patient and caregiver registrations from anyone convicted of
certain drug crimes.

Alaska activists launched a campaign to put a psychedelics legalization
initiative on the state’s 2026 ballot that would allow non-commercial
cultivation and sharing of DMT, mescaline and psilocybin while also
establishing a regulated system of licensed healing centers.

Oregon officials are appealing a ruling that struck down the state’s
voter-approved law that required licensed marijuana businesses to enter
into labor peace agreements with workers, taking the case to the U.S. Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Drug Policy Alliance, Marijuana Policy
Project, NORML and other groups sent a letter pressing Meta about ongoing
shadowbanning and censorship of cannabis- and drug-related content on
Facebook and Instagram.

Tuesday was the 54th anniversary of President Richard Nixon declaring the
“war on drugs”—and a Drug Enforcement Administration Museum video
spotlights a pen he used to sign the Controlled Substances Act into law.

A new study concluded that CBD is “a promising novel pharmacotherapy for
problematic alcohol use”—showing a “clear, dose-dependent inhibition” by
the cannabis compound “of binge-like ethanol consumption in male and female
mice.”

The North Carolina Senate Health Care and Finance Committees approved a
bill to regulate hemp-derived products and add kratom to the state’s list
of controlled substances.

A Delaware representative is withdrawing her bill to regulate hemp-derived
THC beverages, saying that “we didn’t have enough time left to make sure
everybody felt comfortable” with its provisions.

*/ FEDERAL*

Former Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk posted what
appears to be a report from a drug test showing negative results for
various substances.

Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) said he has not recently discussed cannabis
banking legislation, adding that Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) will be taking
over leadership on the issue.

*/ STATES*

Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate discussed their views on
legalizing recreational marijuana sales.

A former Texas House speaker criticized legislation to ban consumable hemp
products with any amount of THC, tweeting, “Texans want reasonable
regulations providing adults safe access to tested & reliable products.
Prohibition doesn’t work, let the states decide & get out of people’s
medicine cabinets.”

A Delaware Republican representative authored an op-ed citing legislation
limiting the authority of counties to regulate marijuana businesses as an
example of what he said is Democrats’ lack of respect for local communities
to govern themselves.

New Ohio rules on medical cannabis’s inclusion in the state’s automated Rx
reporting system will take effect on August 1.

Maryland regulators are being sued over hemp product restrictions.

South Dakota regulators filed proposed changes to medical cannabis rules.

Massachusetts regulators issued an administrative order on cannabis testing
methods.

Minnesota regulators published guidance on standards for sampling and
testing cannabis products.

Connecticut’s cannabis ombudsman discussed her efforts to represent
consumers’ needs.

Michigan regulators published a monthly report on disciplinary actions
taken against marijuana businesses.

New Jersey regulators sent a newsletter with updates on various cannabis
issues.


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*/ LOCAL*

The Boston, Massachusetts Cannabis Board will meet on Wednesday.

*/ INTERNATIONAL*

Guernsey officials are expressing concerns about the recreational use of
medicinal cannabis.

*/ SCIENCE & HEALTH*

A study highlights “CBD’s significant role in reducing inflammation in
human keratinocytes and underscores the need to consider the synergistic
interactions of several molecules within C. sativa extracts for maximum
efficacy.”

A study of mice concluded that “CBD represents a promising candidate to
reduce voluntary alcohol consumption.”

*/ BUSINESS*

High Times was acquired by RAW Rolling Papers founder Josh Kesselman.

High Tide Inc. reported quarterly revenue of C$137.8 million and a net loss
of C$2.8 million.

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. shareholders elected board of directors members.

Michigan retailers sold $272.6 million worth of legal marijuana products in
May.

*/ CULTURE*

Willie Nelson discussed his new THC beverage brand and spoke about how he
doesn’t smoke cannabis anymore but just uses edibles.

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