Top GOP lawmaker “optimistic” cannabis will be rescheduled...

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*/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW*

U.S. House Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) said he’s “cautiously
optimistic” that President Donald Trump will follow through on his campaign
pledge to reschedule marijuana—calling cannabis “an alternative to highly
addictive opioids.”

The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing to significantly increase
the amount of psychedelics like psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT that can be
legally produced to be used in research “for potential treatment of
conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.”

The American Enterprise Institute published a report about marijuana
packaging—recommending that “in this regulatory free-for-all, it would make
sense for some federal entity to suggest standardized warning labels and
graphics.”

The Pacific Legal Foundation filed a brief asking the Supreme Court to take
up marijuana companies’ lawsuit challenging federal prohibition—arguing it
could have implications for other issues like an Endangered Species Act
dispute its client is facing.

Ananda Strategy’s Hirsh Jain argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) new appointee for director for the
Department of Cannabis Control needs to acknowledge “the depth of the
failures that preceded him” and show “his commitment to charting a new
course.”

Tennessee regulators have agreed to allow businesses to temporarily
continue selling hemp-derived products such as THCA in exchange for the
dismissal of an industry lawsuit challenging new restrictions.

*/ FEDERAL*

President Donald Trump said he plans to pardon former Honduran President
Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of drug trafficking.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly issued a directive to kill
survivors of military strikes on suspected drug boats, even when they were
floating in the water unarmed, which he claimed in a tweet is “lawful under
both U.S. and international law, with all actions in compliance with the
law of armed conflict.” Bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate Armed
Services Committees have announced they will investigate the issue.

The Drug Enforcement Administration promoted an article about dental
disease among people with substance use disorders.

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she is “disappointed” that a Senate
appropriations bill includes a rider that would continue blocking
Washington, D.C. from legalizing recreational marijuana sales.

*/ STATES*

Kansas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cindy Holscher, currently a state
senator, discussed her support for legalizing medical cannabis.

Washington, D.C. regulators filed a brief responding to a lawsuit from
unlicensed marijuana businesses.

Oregon regulators filed changes to hemp product rules.

Colorado regulators published guidance about changes to marijuana business
licensing rules.

Minnesota’s top cannabis regulator discussed efforts to oversee hemp
products.

An Ohio Office of Budget and Management spokesperson responded to concerns
from municipalities about marijuana revenue they are expecting.

Tennessee regulators posted a list of registered hemp testing laboratories.

California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.


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*/ LOCAL*

Topeka, Kansas’s city manager said officials are considering a move to
locally decriminalize marijuana.

*/ INTERNATIONAL*

The International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber rejected a request from
former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to be released from
incarceration amid a trial over killings in the nation’s bloody “war on
drugs.”

New Brunswick, Canada’s premier is in discussions about including cannabis
in an interprovincial trade agreement.

*/ SCIENCE & HEALTH*

A review concluded that “there is some evidence indicating the therapeutic
potential of CBD for a variety of skin conditions, including acne,
dermatitis, and psoriasis, and possible utility for cosmetic purposes.”

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

A review concluded that “psilocybin appears to be effective for the
treatment of bipolar II depression, but there are concerns about its
safety.”

*/ BUSINESS*

Tilray Brands, Inc.’s chairman and CEO sent a letter to investors who are
concerned about a reverse stock split.

Missouri marijuana businesses are suing unlicensed sellers of cannabis
products.

*/ CULTURE*

Family Feud had a question about Snoop Dogg and marijuana.

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