DEA says cannabis rescheduling process still “pending”...

*Congressional marijuana provisions; DEA psychedelic quotas; FL AG: Keep
legalization off ballot; Industry group’s Trump PAC donations*

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*/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW*

The House and Senate Appropriations Committees released a negotiated
funding bill that continues a rider protecting state medical cannabis
programs from federal interference and deletes a House provision that would
have blocked the Trump administration from rescheduling marijuana.

The Drug Enforcement Administration said in a new filing that the marijuana
rescheduling appeal process is still on hold and “remains pending” despite
President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the attorney general to
complete the reform “in the most expeditious manner.”

The Drug Enforcement Administration is moving to further increase legal
production quotas in 2026 for psychedelics like psilocybin and DMT to be
used in research.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) and several business and
anti-marijuana groups filed briefs asking the state Supreme Court to block
a cannabis legalization initiative from appearing on the November ballot.

New Federal Election Commission filings show that the marijuana
industry-funded American Rights and Reform PAC gave an additional $1.05
million to President Donald Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC before he signed a
cannabis rescheduling executive order—on top of the $1 million it gave
earlier last year.

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) told Marijuana Moment that he opposes President
Donald Trump’s marijuana rescheduling executive order—claiming that
cannabis is a “gateway drug” and saying his position is informed by the
fact that his brother died from a drug overdose.

*/ FEDERAL*

Vice President JD Vance pushed back on claims that U.S. actions in
Venezuela have “nothing to do with drugs because most of the fentanyl comes
from elsewhere.”

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts noted in his annual report that
filings for defendants charged with federal drug offenses fell six percent
in 2025.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) tweeted, “I visited Wild State Cider in Duluth to
highlight why the hemp ban doesn’t work — threatening 2,700 MN jobs and
hurting farmers and small businesses across our state. I’m working across
the aisle to support responsible hemp businesses that strengthen our
economy.”

*/ STATES*

An Indiana representative introduced a bill to legalize marijuana
possession.

An Alabama representative filed a bill to increase penalties for people who
use marijuana in vehicles with children present.

A Pennsylvania senator tweeted, “As we head into 2026, Pennsylvania faces
familiar budget challenges—while a major revenue source sits idle. Cannabis
is already here. It’s time for responsible regulation that generates
revenue, protects consumers, and strengthens our economy.”

Florida regulators adopted changes to medical cannabis advertising and
marketing rules.

The California Highway Patrol is accepting applications for a cannabis
revenue-funded grant program supporting efforts to reduce impaired driving.

The New Hampshire Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board will meet on
Wednesday.


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*/ INTERNATIONAL*

Saudi Arabian officials executed a record number of people in 2025, most of
whom were convicted of drug-related offenses.

*/ SCIENCE & HEALTH*

A review concluded that “several observational studies have reported that
cannabis helped to reduce endometriosis-associated pain.”

A study found that “magnesium increases cannabinoid and terpene production
in cannabis plants.”

A review concluded that evidence “suggests psilocybin may benefit geriatric
depression” and “may theoretically reduce loneliness through enhanced
social connectedness.”

*/ BUSINESS*

Wyld is acquiring Grön.

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.’s chief legal officer established an automatic
securities disposition plan.

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