Newsom talks national cannabis legalization in Trump-mocking post (Newsletter: October 3, 2025)

*FL marijuana smell court ruling; OR interstate cannabis commerce lawsuit;
NY psychedelics hearing; Survey: Medical marijuana helps chronic pain*

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*/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW*

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) joked in another Trump-style social media
post that he will be legalizing marijuana nationwide under the new role of
“leader of the free world” he’s proclaiming in light of the federal
government shutdown—saying that people will be “high on patriotism.”

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill to integrate intoxicating
hemp products into the state’s existing marijuana market—saying that “for
too long, nefarious hemp manufacturers have been exploiting loopholes to
make their intoxicating products easily available to our most vulnerable
communities.”

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal ruled that police cannot search
a person’s vehicle based only on the smell of cannabis—determining that the
legalization of medical marijuana and hemp have “fundamentally changed” the
plant’s “definition and regulation.”

An Oregon marijuana business filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn
the state’s ban on cannabis exports and imports to and from other states—arguing
that prohibiting interstate commerce violates the U.S. Constitution’s
Dormant Commerce Clause.

The New York Assembly Health Committee held a hearing on psilocybin—taking
testimony about the therapeutic potential of the psychedelic from medical
professionals, researchers, patients and advocates.

A new survey shows that 86 percent of patients say medical cannabis
improved their chronic pain moderately or significantly—and that using
marijuana helped to completely eliminate the use of prescription drugs for
one in three patients.

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R) is threatening to walk away from
budget negotiations and effectively shut down the state government if the
Senate doesn’t agree to a marijuana tax increase.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation launched raids against retailers
engaging in “brazen” sales of cannabis and THC products in six cities
across the state.

*/ FEDERAL*

The White House sent Congress a notification that President Donald Trump
has determined that drug cartels are “nonstate armed groups” whose actions
“constitute an armed attack against the United States,” and the country is
thus engaged in a formal “armed conflict” with them.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is placing the cannabinoid type 1
receptor agonist MDMB-4en-PINACA in Schedule I, saying its pharmacological
action is “similar to other schedule I cannabinoids, such as
Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), which all have high abuse potential.”

*/ STATES*

A Kansas Court of Appeals panel will hear a case about whether the smell of
cannabis provides reasonable suspicion for police searches on October 14.

A Minnesota regulatory spokesperson addressed concerns about medical
cannabis businesses’ heads start on recreational marijuana sales.

New Jersey regulators acted on marijuana business licensing and violation
issues.

Oregon regulators are accepting applications to serve on a psilocybin
services rules advisory committee.

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


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*/ LOCAL*

The Killeen, Texas City Council is considering authorizing more funding to
defend the city’s voter-approved marijuana decriminalization law from
lawsuit filed by Bell County.

The La Crosse County, Wisconsin Board chair discussed a proposal to reduce
the fine for marijuana possession to $1.

*/ INTERNATIONAL*

Moroccan officials signed medical cannabis agreements with specialized
medical associations.

*/ SCIENCE & HEALTH*

A study found that “low-frequency cannabis use among older adults,
including those along the dementia continuum, is generally well tolerated
from a cognitive perspective.”

A review concluded that “cannabinoids produced a modest but statistically
significant reduction in pruritus, suggesting clinical relevance for
symptom management.”

*/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS*

A Citizens for a Safe and Healthy Texas official authored an op-ed arguing
that “if Republicans want to honor Charlie Kirk, they will stand up for a
generation of young Americans being preyed on by the marijuana industry.”

*/ BUSINESS*

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.’s executive vice chairman established an automatic
securities disposition plan.

Herbarium owners are being sued for allegedly wrongfully terminating an
employee who complained about unpaid overtime, stolen tips and other issues.

Vertanical announced positive results from Phase 3 clinical studies of its
standardized full-spectrum cannabis extract.

Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. closed its initial investment into
IQHQ, Inc.

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