Legal cannabis support from GOP voters is declining, poll shows (Newsletter: November 6, 2025)

*Incoming VA & NJ govs’ marijuana reform stances; Survey: Cannabis drinks
reduce alcohol use; Hemp “loophole” myth; AMA study: Psilocybin use
“surged”*

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*/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW*

A new Gallup poll shows that a majority of Americans support marijuana
legalization but that it has dipped slightly since last year to 64 percent—driven
largely by a significant drop among Republicans.

- “The decline in support for legal marijuana is driven by Republicans,
whose support has fallen 13 points over the past year.”

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) supports legalizing recreational
marijuana sales—unlike incumbent Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who twice vetoed
bills to enact the reform sent to his desk by the Democratic-controlled
legislature.

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill (D) supports allowing home cultivation
of marijuana and voted for federal cannabis legalization bills in Congress.

U.S. Hemp Roundtable cofounder and former chair Steve Bevan sent a letter
telling congressional leaders that when he helped to write hemp provisions
of the 2018 Farm Bill, legalizing intoxicating extracts and derivatives
wasn’t a “loophole” but was intentional.

A new study shows that people who drink cannabis beverages see reduced
alcohol use and improvements in overall wellbeing and sleep, as well as
reductions in pain, stress, depression and anxiety.

A new scientific review published by the American Medical Association shows
that use of psilocybin has “surged” in the U.S. in recent years in light of
“promising clinical trial results” on its therapeutic potential—but it also
says current federal laws present “a major barrier” to researchers gaining
a better understanding of the psychedelic substance’s true impacts.

*/ FEDERAL*

The House bill to protect veterans from losing their benefits over
state-legal marijuana use got one new cosponsor for a total of one.

The House bill to designate psychedelic therapy centers of excellence got
one new cosponsor for a total of 18.

*/ STATES*

Pennsylvania’s attorney general sent a press release about a letter he
signed with colleagues from other states calling on Congress to
recriminalize intoxicating hemp products.

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska’s attorney general testified about its
marijuana program at a legislative hearing.

A New York assemblymember is pushing legislation to authorize oral fluid
testing for cannabis to address impaired driving.

California regulators adopted changes to rules on hemp food product serving
sizes and age limits.

Washington, D.C. regulators filed proposed changes to medical cannabis
rules.

Hawaii regulators launched an outreach and education effort to encourage
compliance with a new hemp business registration law.

Minnesota regulators will hold an informational session about a cannabis
grant program on Thursday.

Washington State regulators will hold feedback sessions on cannabis
rulemaking on Thursday and Friday.

The Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board will hear a presentation on
the psilocybin services program on Friday.

Nevada regulators will consider proposed changes to marijuana rules on
November 20.


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*/ LOCAL*

Revere, Massachusetts voters rejected a ballot question to allow
recreational marijuana sales.

Niles Township, Michigan voters approved a ballot measure to ban retail
marijuana businesses.

Menominee, Michigan voters approved a ballot measure to cap marijuana
dispensaries.

Lima Township, Michigan voters rejected a ballot measure to allow marijuana
businesses.

Belville, Ohio voters rejected a ballot measure to allow a marijuana
dispensary.

*/ INTERNATIONAL*

The Canadian government included measures to adjust medical cannabis
benefits for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Veterans Affairs Canada
in a budget.

*/ SCIENCE & HEALTH*

A review concluded that “cannabinoids show promise in managing [behavioral
and psychological symptoms of dementia], with good tolerability and safety.”

A study found that “minor cannabinoids CBD, CBG, CBN and CBC differed in
their activation of [Dorsal Root Ganglion] neurons and directed unique
activation properties across a diverse population of sensory neurons,”
concluding that “such differences [underlie] the hypothesis that a
combination (entourage) of complimentary minor cannabinoids can direct
synergistic antinociceptive activity.”

*/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS*

The Orlando Sentinel editorial board is calling on Florida officials to
stop impeding the process for a proposed marijuana legalization ballot
initiative.

*/ BUSINESS*

atai Life Sciences shareholders voted to approve the strategic combination
with Beckley Psytech Limited, forming Atai Beckley N.V.

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. reported quarterly revenue of $288.2 million and a
net loss of $28.8 million. It also issued a notice of redemption for all of
its outstanding $368 million worth of senior secured notes.

Cresco Labs Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $164.9 million and a net
loss of $22 million.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of C$90.4 million and a
net loss from continuing operations of C$53.2 million.

Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $64.7
million.

*/ CULTURE*

American basketball player Jarred Shaw, who is facing severe punishments
for possessing cannabis products in Indonesia, is getting support from
attorney John Morgan.

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