Congressional committee wants state cannabis laws studied (Newsletter: September 3, 2025)

*RFK talks psychedelics with CO gov; Poll: 2/3 of voters back legalizing
marijuana; NE legalization initiative; DE’s “strong” 1st month cannabis
sales*

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*/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW*

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis (D) that he’s aware of the state’s launch of legal
psilocybin services and will “remain outspoken in favor of advancing
psychedelic therapies,” according to the governor’s drug policy advisor.

The House Appropriations Committee is directing federal agencies to
“coordinate an assessment of the adequacy of State marijuana regulatory
frameworks, including commonalities and novel approaches to enforcement and
oversight.”

A new poll shows that two-thirds of American voters believe legalizing
marijuana nationwide is a “good idea”—with majority support across all age
groups except for people over 70.

Nebraska activists filed a marijuana legalization initiative they want to
place on the 2026 ballot that, if approved, would create a constitutional
right for adults over 21 “to use all plants in the genus Cannabis.”

The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner reported that retailers
sold $7.4 million worth of cannabis products in the first month of legal
sales—citing a “strong rise” in purchases over those initial weeks.

*/ FEDERAL*

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality published a review on
cannabis and other plant-based treatments for chronic pain.

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) tweeted, “Rescheduling Marijuana is popular.”

*/ STATES*

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld Maryland’s cannabis
social equity rules.

A Massachusetts judge ruled that the state’s top marijuana regulator was
improperly fired and should be immediately reinstated.

Michigan regulators announced a recall of marijuana products containing a
banned chemical.

A new Texas law banning the sale of hemp-derived THC vapes took effect.

Delaware regulators adopted changes to marijuana rules.

Oregon regulators are accepting public comments on proposed changes to
psilocybin services rules.

Maine regulators published an overview of 4/20 cannabis sales for the past
three years.


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*/ INTERNATIONAL*

A Colombian presidential candidate discussed his support for legalizing
drugs.

The Netherlands’s regulated cannabis supply trial is expanding to hashish.

*/ SCIENCE & HEALTH*

A study found that “treatment with CBD was safe, tolerable, and associated
with improvement in joint pain for a subset of patients” with breast cancer.

A study suggested that “Cannabis sativa may have the potential with further
research to be a suitable protein source for gestating sheep.”

*/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS*

The American Transportation Research Institute is conducting a survey on
trucking industry stakeholders’ top issues of concern, including marijuana
legalization as an option.

*/ BUSINESS*

High Tide Inc. closed its acquisition of 51 percent interest in Remexian.

Barney’s Farm Genetics no longer intends to complete a proposed merger with
PowerPlant, Inc.

Cybin Inc.’s CEO stepped down.

RISE workers in York, Pennsylvania are on strike.

Ohio Medical Alliance LLC is being sued for allegedly failing to secure
medical cannabis patients’ information.

*/ CULTURE*

Football player Travis Kelce spoke about how after he was suspended from
playing in college due to a marijuana violation he had to have regular
meetings with a psychologist as a condition of reinstatement.

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