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Former Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), who co-founded the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, told Marijuana Moment he's "deeply concerned" with the lack of progress on the issue under the Trump administration.
  • "They need to have somebody take control and move, and I don't see any evidence for that… It's not a priority for anybody."
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from a Pennsylvania prosecutor who uses medical cannabis and sought to challenge the ban on gun rights for marijuana consumers.
Former Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill, who is credited with killing Osama bin Laden, spoke about how psychedelic therapy helps him deal with PTSD.
  • "The alcohol doesn't help but the psychedelics do. And that's why they're not legal here: because it works… It gets in your brain. It shows you stuff. And it kind of cleans out the closet."
A new scientific review examines how the aroma and flavor of marijuana varieties "arise from a complex interplay of genetic, biochemical, and environmental factors, with terpenes, flavonoids, and other volatile compounds playing central roles."
  • "The aroma and flavor of C. sativa L. are defining features that contribute to its identity, appeal, and potential therapeutic effects."
A new study shows that more than a third of California adults are current marijuana consumers—and that "most users obtained cannabis from licensed dispensaries...and reported mental, emotional, and physical health benefits."
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced a search for a new site for what is planned to be the nation's first state-owned cannabis incubator following community pushback against the initial location selection.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum posted a video about a copy of a 1977 New York Times Magazine issue with an article about a drug kingpin known as "Mr. Untouchable" that's in its collection.

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) spoke about her advocacy for psychedelics policy reform.
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/ STATES
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) touted seizures of marijuana and other drugs under the Operation Bold Blue Line initiative.

Kentucky regulators are being sued over the medical cannabis business licensing process.

Massachusetts regulators are facing a forthcoming lawsuit from a marijuana testing facility whose license was suspended.

Utah regulators filed changes to hemp product processing rules.

Colorado Legislative Council Staff published an overview of marijuana legislation considered this session.

Oregon regulators published guidance on medical cannabis cultivation reporting and tracking requirements.

The New York Office of Cannabis Management has a new chief medical officer and a new chief equity officer.

New Jersey regulators published tips on understanding cannabis product certificates of analysis.

California regulators highlighted what they say is "good news" from the state budget amidst a marijuana tax increase.

The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency touted the election of its executive director to the board of the Cannabis Regulators Association.
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The Phoenix, Arizona City Council is recommending that a cannabis company's application for a liquor license be denied.
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A member of a London, England drugs commission that recommended decriminalizing cannabis said that cocaine should also be decriminalized.
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A study indicated "possible anxiolytic effects of CBD on feline fear responses to a fear response test."

A review concluded that "given the staggering economic toll of the opioid epidemic and the limitations of existing treatments, psilocybin represents a high-impact, cost-effective alternative worthy of rigorous investment and policy support."
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Filament Health Corp. announced that the Food and Drug Administration authorized a phase 2 clinical trial studying its psilocybin drug candidate for the treatment of alcohol use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans and first responders.
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Football player KaVonte Turpin was arrested in Allen, Texas on marijuana and gun charges.
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