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Doctors want marijuana rescheduling process paused; New NFL cannabis rules; Griner to speak at marijuana event; Psychedelics for healthcare workers
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Before you dig into today’s cannabis news, I wanted you to know you can keep this resource free and published daily by subscribing to Marijuana Moment on Patreon. We’re a small independent publication diving deep into the cannabis world and rely on readers like you to keep going. Join us at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment/ TOP THINGS TO KNOWThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit heard oral arguments in a case filed by marijuana companies that are suing to block enforcement of federal prohibition against their state-legal activities.Doctors for Drug Policy Reform is asking a Drug Enforcement Administration judge to pause marijuana rescheduling hearings while a court can consider the group’s challenge to the agency’s decision to exclude it from participating in the proceedings.The National Football League and NFL Players Association agreed to further reform marijuana policies by increasing the THC threshold for drug testing and to reduce fines for positive tests.Basketball player Brittney Griner—who spent 10 months detained in Russia for possessing marijuana vapes—is scheduled to speak at a cannabis event early next year, the group Women Grow announced.A new study published by the American Medical Association shows that “psilocybin therapy resulted in a significant, sustained reduction in symptoms of depression experienced by clinicians after frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“The findings establish psilocybin therapy as a new paradigm of treatment for this postpandemic condition.”
Former cannabis prisoner Weldon Angelos and still-incarcerated Edwin Rubis argue in a new joint Marijuana Moment op-ed that President Joe Biden is running out of time to fulfill his promise to free people locked up for cannabis as he pardons his own son Hunter.Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) said the Senate will move to ban intoxicating hemp-derived products and all forms of THC” in 2025.A Nebraska judge denied requests from the secretary of state and attorney general to amend legal challenges to two medical cannabis legalization initiatives, which she has already dismissed./ FEDERALFormer White House Domestic Policy Council Director Susan Rice falsely claimed that President Joe Biden “already” pardoned every person serving time for nonviolent marijuana offenses.Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) tweeted, “Nevada has been safely regulating cannabis for years, but outdated federal banking regulations continue to make legal cannabis small businesses vulnerable to crime. I’ll keep pushing the Senate to pass our bipartisan bill to allow these businesses access to banking services.”Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) dodged a question about cannabis banking legislation.Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) tweeted, “My colleagues and I urged the Biden-Harris Administration to take additional steps to reduce the harms caused by marijuana criminalization before the end of their term.”/ STATESThe Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the smell of raw cannabis is grounds for police to search a vehicleCalifornia regulators announced a recall of marijuana products due to potential pesticide contamination.New York regulators are being sued by the Medical Cannabis Industry Association over what they say is a “punitive” $20 million fee required to enter the recreational marijuana market.The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s choice for executive director of the agency turned down the job.Montana regulators posted guidance about marijuana testing requirements.Colorado officials posted holiday-related guidance about avoiding driving under the influence of marijuana and other drugs.—Marijuana Moment is tracking more than 1,500 cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access.—/ SCIENCE & HEALTHA study highlighted “the potential value of cannabis for Veterans with chronic pain while also highlighting numerous obstacles and limitations related to its use.”A study found that “adding 20% [hemp seed cake] in the feed had a notable effect on the growth, antioxidant and immune capabilities, blood lipid metabolism, and meat performance of the female three-yellow chickens.”/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSISThe Global Commission on Drug Policy published a new report that it says “exposes how punitive drug policies have driven mass incarceration and grave human rights violations.”/ BUSINESSBarney’s Farm Genetics, Sensi Seeds and ILGM are merging.Fresh Elizabeth LLC workers in Elizabeth, New Jersey voted to join United Food and Commercial Workers Local 360.Illinois dispensaries sold $23.5 million worth of medical cannabis products in November.
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