Congressional GOP wants cannabis rescheduling investigation (Newsletter: June 11, 2025)

*Congresswoman: Trump could spur state legalization; 280E ruling; Mike
Tyson talks marijuana at DEA visit; CO gov touts psychedelics bill*

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*/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW*

The House Appropriations Committee is calling for an investigation into the
Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling recommendation, citing
“deviations” from a prior review process as well as concerns about the
“mental health hazards” of cannabis use.

- The panel is also encouraging further research into the therapeutic
potential of psychedelics and expressing concerns about hemp products’
“potential health and safety risks to consumers.”

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-chair Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) said the
Trump administration could inadvertently influence more states to legalize
marijuana as its cuts to federal programs make them seek new revenue
sources.

A federal court ruled that marijuana businesses are blocked from utilizing
COVID-19-Related Employee Retention Credits under the 280E tax penalty.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) said a bill he signed allowing pardons for
past psychedelics possession convictions represents a step “towards a
fairer future.”

Mike Tyson promoted his cannabis brand’s commitment to safety while
visiting a Drug Enforcement Administration lab as the agency considers a
federal marijuana rescheduling recommendation—and days after the retired
boxer met with President Donald Trump.

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission held its first meeting ahead of a
July 1 deadline to set business licensing criteria and an October 1
deadline to begin issuing licenses.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) sent cease and desist letters
to 18 hemp companies, warning them to stop selling THCA products.

*/ FEDERAL*

The Drug Enforcement Administration promoted an article about a study
suggesting that smoking or eating marijuana is linked to early heart
disease.

The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime
Security and Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement held a hearing
on efforts to combat drug cartels in U.S. waters.

*/ STATES*

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signed a bill to let police pull over
drivers if they observe suspected marijuana consumption and detect the odor
of burnt cannabis.

Minnesota lawmakers sent Gov. Tim Walz (D) bills to increase marijuana
taxes and to fund the Office of Cannabis Management.

The New York Senate confirmed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) nominee to serve as
the new chair of the Cannabis Control Board.

The South Dakota legislature’s Executive Board approved members of the
Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.

A Nebraska senator pushed back on the suggestion that lawmakers
“overturned” voter-approved medical cannabis ballot measures.

Colorado regulators announced a recall of marijuana products with
pesticides above the acceptable limits.

Vermont regulators extended cannabis packaging waivers.

Tennessee regulators published guidance on the taxability of hemp products.

Oregon regulators published new psilocybin services data on a dashboard.

Missouri regulators published a new episode of a cannabis podcast.


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*/ LOCAL*

The McCracken County, Kentucky Fiscal Court is considering a proposal to
prohibit county employees from using medical cannabis.

*/ INTERNATIONAL*

The Pakistani government is allocating funding to support medical cannabis
and hemp cultivation.

*/ SCIENCE & HEALTH*

A study found that “nonmedical cannabis legalization in Canada was
associated with reductions in cannabis-related hospitalizations for youths
below the [minimum legal age] and with ongoing increases for individuals
above the MLA.”

A study found that “among females of childbearing age, the odds of
infertility was not elevated among current cannabis users compared with
never-users, while the odds of infertility was elevated among former users.”

*/ BUSINESS*

A lawsuit alleging that Aurora Cannabis Inc. and Aurora Cannabis
Enterprises Inc. negligently failed to warn consumers of the risk of
developing cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome was given class action status
by a Canadian court.

Green Dragon is closing its Denver, Colorado cultivation facility.

Timber Cannabis agreed to pay $205,000 to settle a lawsuit claiming that
management was keeping workers’ tips.

*/ CULTURE*

Whoopi Goldberg is promoting her new cannabis drink brand.

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