Cannabis rescheduling could boost banking bill, GOP senator says (Newsletter: September 30, 2025)

*DOJ agrees to delay marijuana rescheduling challenge; US man freed from
Russia over cannabis to speak; OH marijuana rules changes*

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*/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW*

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) said if President Donald Trump follows through on
marijuana rescheduling, it would “obviously” be “an important domino”
toward building momentum to passing cannabis banking legislation in
Congress.

The Department of Justice agreed to further postpone a case challenging the
administrative process behind the marijuana rescheduling proposal being
considered by the Trump administration until January 27, 2026.

Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen who was jailed in Russia for possessing medical
marijuana before being released through a deal reached by the Trump
administration, will speak at a cannabis conference in Pennsylvania this
weekend—”sharing his experience to highlight the need for compassionate,
equitable policies.”

The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control filed proposed changes to rules on
labeling and packaging requirements for marijuana products.

A new poll shows that Americans think smoking marijuana during pregnancy is
not as risky as smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol, but that only 8
percent believe it carries “low risk” or “no risk.”

Erin Bass, Amy Rubenstein and Julie Vanneman of Dentons authored a new
Marijuana Moment op-ed arguing that “proactive compliance” to mitigate the
risks of work-related asthma in the cannabis industry “will be essential to
protect workers and limit liability.”

*/ FEDERAL*

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to take a case on whether
property owners facing marijuana-related code enforcement fines from
Humboldt County, California officials have a right to a jury trial.

The Drug Enforcement Administration posted another profile on one of its
special agents.

Rep. James Comer (R-KY) tweeted, “I’ve witnessed firsthand the tremendous
potential of industrial hemp to create quality jobs & meaningful economic
opportunities for American workers & family farmers. I’m leading a
bipartisan effort today to protect the hemp industry.”

Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) authored a blog post touting his recent op-ed in
support of marijuana rescheduling.

*/ STATES*

A Pennsylvania senator tweeted, “Pennsylvania can’t afford to wait any
longer. Our cannabis landscape is fractured, unregulated products are being
sold in corner stores, while the illicit market continues to thrive. The
time is now to establish the PA Cannabis Control Board. Let’s get this
right!”

Nebraska medical cannabis regulators stepped down, with one saying he felt
Gov. Jim Pillen (R) sought his resignation due to his support for upholding
the will of voters who enacted legalization initiatives.

California officials published a report on marijuana revenue-funded youth
drug prevention and treatment programs.

Minnesota regulators launched a public education campaign about cannabis
aimed at reaching people under the age of 25.

Maryland regulators released new educational resources for cannabis
cultivation and processing business employees.

Washington State regulators added a new required reporting function to the
state’s cannabis tracking system.

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Board of Directors will meet on
Wednesday.

Colorado regulators will hold a stakeholder meeting about revisions to
marijuana rules on Thursday.

The New York Cannabis Control Board will meet on Monday.

The U.S. Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board will meet on October 8.

Missouri regulators will host cannabis training sessions for police
officers and government officials next month.


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*/ LOCAL*

Baldwin Park, California and several public officials are being ordered to
pay nearly $1.9 million to a cannabis company after a jury agreed they
committed fraud during the city’s licensing process.

*/ INTERNATIONAL*

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated his opposition to legalizing
cannabis.

*/ SCIENCE & HEALTH*

A review concluded that “cannabis-derived compounds hold promise for antiviral
therapies and functional ingredients, though further research is essential
to ensure safety and efficacy.”

A study found that “the percentage of population agreeing with marijuana
legalisation is associated with higher legislator support for drug
legalisation, and presidential and legislator support for drug legalisation
are associated with higher – but not more intense – citizen support for
marijuana legalisation.”

*/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS*

The Rockefeller Institute of Government published a report on differing
circuit court rulings about the federal law banning marijuana consumers
from owning guns.

*/ BUSINESS*

Village Farms International, Inc.’s board of directors approved a $10
million share repurchase authorization.

Beverage companies sent a letter expressing concerns about Minnesota
cannabis product requirements.

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