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If you value Marijuana Moment, invest in our success on Patreon so we can expand our coverage and more readers can benefit: https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment | | | A federal judge ruled that insurance companies are not required to cover medical cannabis, dismissing a lawsuit that Mexico Top Organics - Ultra Health, Inc. filed against Blue Cross & Blue Shield of New Mexico. | | | / MARIJUANA BILL TRACKING | |  | Marijuana Moment's Bill Tracker is watching hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress for 2025 sessions. You can track votes, amendments and sponsors—and find out when marijuana and drug reform legislation is scheduled for committee hearings so you can tune in and see what happens. At least eight cannabis and drug policy bills are scheduled for hearings on Monday. Access is available to Marijuana Moment readers supporting our cannabis advocacy journalism with Patreon pledges of at least $25 per month. If you work in the cannabis industry or legalization movement, you need to know about pending policy changes that could affect your plans. Accessing Marijuana Moment's Bill Tracker is the easiest and most affordable way to make sure you don't miss anything important. And, your pledge helps support our ongoing cannabis news reporting. | | A draft of President Donald Trump's forthcoming budget request reportedly proposes a cut to the Drug Enforcement Administration's international counternarcotics efforts in European countries and refers to overdose prevention programs at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as the "Biden crack pipe."
The Drug Enforcement Administration launched a Faces of Fentanyl memorial exhibit in recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day on Tuesday.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) tweeted that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and the state's attorney general "skimmed $10 million that should have been repaid to the state after the state was over-billed $67 million. They spent the money on ads to defeat the marijuana amendment. Some people are fine with that. I think it's very grifty. And I opposed the marijuana amendment." | | Ohio's attorney general sent a warning about psilocyn-infused candies being sold in the state.
Indiana lawmakers sent Gov. Mike Braun (R) a bill to ban marijuana advertising.
A Maine senator discussed his bill to crack down on illegal marijuana grow operations by tracking electricity usage.
An Arizona judge rejected a request to temporarily block enforcement of a policy barring sales of hemp-derived THC products without a license.
California regulators announced a recall of marijuana products due to the presence of aspergillus and inaccurate labeling that reports more cannabinoid content than the product contains. Separately, regulators are being sued by a cannabis testing lab that claims its license was improperly suspended.
Minnesota regulators filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss his order requiring them to hold a marijuana business social equity preapproval lottery that was canceled last year.
New York regulators ordered hundreds of batches of cannabis vapes and pre-rolls to be quarantined.
Washington, D.C. officials touted their 50th closure of an illegal cannabis store.
Missouri regulators posted the latest episode of their marijuana podcast. | | | The New York City Police Department is being sued by an officer who claims its marijuana testing policy unfairly targets people with dark hair. | | The United Nations Human Rights Office tweeted, "The so-called war on drugs has destroyed lives and communities. These policies are simply not working… It's time to care—not criminalise."
Israeli government ministers are in a disagreement over tariffs on Canadian medical cannabis imports.
Jersey's health minister said legislation to "reduce the criminalization" of marijuana is expected to be considered this year. | | | / REACH MARIJUANA MOMENT'S READERS | |  | Marijuana Moment's website gets 3-5 million pageviews every month, and around 1 million unique visitors each month. This daily newsletter hits the inboxes of 90,000+ cannabis industry professionals, investors, consumers and regulators every weekday morning. Find out how your business or organization can reach our growing reader base through several advertising opportunities we have opening up next month. Details are in our Sponsorship Opportunities deck. | | A study found that "two-thirds of participants with concurrent chronic pelvic pain and fibromyalgia have used CBD" and that "a large proportion of those using CBD reported substituting it for higher risk medications."
A study of mice indicated that "CBD reduces inflammatory response in the brain and improves cognitive decline associated with aging." | | | / ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS | | The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association claims that "illegal cannabis flower—smuggled in from the West Coast—is being sold in licensed dispensaries across New York State."
The Colorado Springs editorial board criticized Tommy Chong for promoting marijuana, which it said has caused "many maladies across Colorado." | | Tilray Medical is leaving the New Zealand market to focus on Australia.
Jushi is being sued by a former facility controller over alleged age discrimination.
Metrc announced redesigned eco-friendly tags, a significant reduction in its use of plastic in packaging and a donation of 5,000 trees in honor of Arbor Day to support reforestation efforts.
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