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The July 7, 2025 edition of Marijuana Moment’s newsletter covers several key developments in cannabis and psychedelics policy. The Czech Republic Senate passed a bill legalizing marijuana possession and home cultivation, and allowing medical psilocybin. VA Secretary Doug Collins praised psychedelics' effectiveness in treating veterans. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) indicated that a cannabis banking bill is pending, delayed by other legislative priorities. A new study links frequent cannabis use with increased daily sexual desire. Other stories include California and Texas lawmakers' debates on marijuana taxes and hemp product regulations, updates on medical cannabis operations in Rhode Island and Delaware, and a survey challenging "lazy stoner" stereotypes in Des Moines, Iowa. Federal news includes the Bureau of Land Management’s contract for cannabis cultivation reclamation, a warning about synthetic kratom, and a proposed amendment on minors' access to sensitive content online. State-level updates cover expungement laws in Maryland, Georgia's medical marijuana study committee, crackdowns on intoxicating hemp in Arizona, product recalls in California and Minnesota, license payment reminders in Colorado, free marijuana locking bags in Michigan, and a cannabis regulation collaborative in Missouri. Local news includes Dallas, Texas officials seeking an injunction against voter-approved marijuana decriminalization. Internationally, an Israeli official upheld the rejection of tariffs on Canadian medical cannabis imports. Science and health news highlights phytocannabinoids' potential as antifungal treatments and psychedelics' potential to alleviate pain. Business news includes Blum Holdings, Inc. acquiring a Northern California dispensary.

Wait for it: Senator says cannabis banking reform is finally on the horizon

Jul 7, 2025

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Tom Angell

Marijuana Moment

The cannabis world is buzzing with global progress and domestic shifts. Internationally, the Czech Republic is leading the charge by legalizing home grows and possession, while even embracing medical psilocybin. Back in the States, things are a bit more "wait and see." Senator Jeff Merkley suggests that while a cannabis banking fix is on the horizon, other legislative fires have pushed it to the back burner for now. On a brighter note, the VA is finally acknowledging the "phenomenal" potential of psychedelics for veteran care, and Delaware is officially flipping the switch to recreational sales this August.

For the everyday enthusiast, this matters because it shows the "lazy stoner" myth is dying—new data proves we’re active, tax-paying members of the community. Plus, science is finally confirming what many already knew: cannabis can seriously boost your romantic life by increasing daily desire. These headlines prove that whether it’s through better banking or medical breakthroughs, the wall of prohibition is crumbling, making the plant more accessible and understood for all of us.

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