Wisconsin medical cannabis bill advances in Senate (Newsletter: February 6, 2026)

*DEA 4/20 PSA contest; CO gov on cannabis & guns; KY medical marijuana
gummies; FL & MS cannabis bills approved; Anti-legalization group’s
conference*

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*/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW*

The Drug Enforcement Administration is teaming up with an anti-marijuana
group to promote a public service announcement contest pegged to 4/20,
inviting students to submit videos about why the use of cannabis “is
harmful for the developing brain, mental health, and your life!”

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is criticizing his own state’s attorney
general for filing a Supreme Court brief supporting the federal ban on gun
possession by marijuana consumers—saying “I have repeatedly called for the
rescheduling of marijuana and continue to urge the federal administration
to stop dragging its feet.”

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced that medical cannabis gummies are
now available for purchase at dispensaries, and he’s calling on lawmakers
to approve new qualifying conditions for patients.

The Wisconsin Senate Health Committee approved a medical cannabis
legalization bill sponsored by the Senate president and other Republican
lawmakers as Democrats press to more broadly legalize recreational
marijuana.

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bill to allow terminally
ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals, nursing facilities and
hospice centers—with the sponsor saying “compassion and medical judgment
should come before bureaucracy.”

The Florida House Health Care Budget Subcommittee unanimously approved a
bill to slash medical cannabis patient registration fees for military
veterans—with the sponsor saying marijuana helps veterans by “reducing the
dependency on opioids.”

The Maryland House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a bill to protect
medical cannabis patients’ gun rights under state law as the U.S. Supreme
Court considers a challenge to a federal policy banning marijuana consumers
from owning firearms.

Prohibitionist organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana is facing
criticism over its decision to block multiple drug policy reform experts
from participating in a conference it is hosting in Washington, D.C. this
week.

*/ FEDERAL*

The Government Accountability Office noted in a report that some law
enforcement agencies are making changes to recruitment policies related to
previous drug use.

Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) tweeted about discussing marijuana rescheduling with
members of the National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition.

Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) tweeted, “I met with Texas parents to discuss
their concerns and to acknowledge the growing issue of marijuana companies
attempting to profit from the addiction of our children. Marijuana is a
dangerous drug, and Texans understand better than most the serious and
lasting harm it can cause to our children and to our society.”

The House bill to federally legalize marijuana got one new cosponsor for a
total of 61.

The House bill to provide patients with a pathway to accessing Schedule I
drugs got one new cosponsor for a total of 14.

The House bill to regulate hemp products got two new cosponsors for a total
of three.

*/ STATES*

Washington, D.C.’s attorney general touted enforcement actions against
unlicensed cannabis businesses in an annual impact report.

A Pennsylvania court held a hearing on a lawsuit challenging rules
requiring medical cannabis dispensaries to employ medical professionals for
patient consultation.

Oregon regulators published guidance on hemp-derived beverages.

New York regulators approved additional marijuana business licenses.

The Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board published an annual report.

Nevada regulators are conducting a survey about proposed changes to
cannabis rules.

The Minnesota Cannabis Advisory Council met.

The Colorado Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee will meet on
Monday.

The Illinois Medical Cannabis Advisory Board will meet on Monday.


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*/ LOCAL*

The Boston, Massachusetts Cannabis Board will meet on Wednesday.

*/ INTERNATIONAL*

Several Thai political parties are pledging to put cannabis back on the
narcotics list if they form a government following upcoming elections.

*/ SCIENCE & HEALTH*

A study found that “no difference in [well child care] or [emergency
department] visits was observed between cannabis-exposed and
substance-unexposed infants” and that “there was a decrease in the odds of [developmental
delay] in the first 2 years among cannabis exposed infants and no
difference at 3 years.”

A study of people with metastatic cancer and cancer-related anxiety and
depression found that “Group Retreat Psilocybin Therapy was safe and well
tolerated, and exploratory measures show efficacy that is promising.”

*/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS*

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies published a
policy guidebook.

*/ BUSINESS*

Aurora Cannabis Inc. filed a prospectus supplement establishing an
at-the-market offering program allowing it to issue and sell up to $100
million worth of shares.

Dutchie launched a new checkout feature allowing dispensary customers to
round up their purchase total to support groups advancing cannabis reform.

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