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Federal data shows teen cannabis use not up after legalization (Newsletter: August 21, 2019)
GOP congressman to discuss marijuana licenses with AG Barr; Warren backs legal safe injection sites; NY & CT govs discuss legalization on fishing trip
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The latest results of the federally funded National Survey on Drug Use and Health continue to show that youth marijuana use in the U.S. is lower now than when states began legalizing cannabis.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) says he will soon meet with Attorney General William Barr to discuss expanding the number of federally authorized growers of marijuana to be used in scientific research.
A new criminal justice reform plan released by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a presidential candidate, includes legalizing marijuana and safe consumption sites for illegal drugs.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) discussed their states’ pushes to legalize marijuana during a fishing trip.
/ FEDERAL
The National Credit Union Administration tweeted, “#creditunions that choose to serve hemp-related businesses in their field of membership need to understand the complexities & risks involved. @TheNCUA latest guidance outlines what credit unions should consider.”
A federal judge held the opening hearing in a case in which the Department of Justice is seeking to block the opening of a safe consumption site for illegal drugs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Florida said he won’t focus on low-level marijuana cases or prosecute medical cannabis businesses that comply with state law.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a presidential candidate, tweeted, “The business model of Wells Fargo is fraud. Yet how many people at Wells Fargo are going to jail? Zero. But if you smoke marijuana in this country, you get a criminal record. That is unacceptable.”
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) spoke about the benefits of hemp.
Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) tweeted, “Cargo screening is one of the most effective tools we have to bolster national security. It pays off: @CBP officers at Otay Mesa stopped nearly four tons of marijuana from being smuggled into San Diego last week.”
/ STATES
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Ralph Torres (R) signed a marijuana regulation bill into law.
An Illinois House of Representatives report on allegations of bullying and sexual misconduct in the legislature found insufficient evidence for claims that a former representative sexually harassed and bullied a medical cannabis advocate.
The North Carolina House Rules Committee voted to ban smokable hemp as of May 1.
Michigan regulators announced they will unveil the adult-use marijuana business license application at educational sessions next month.
Colorado officials announced a work group meeting and public hearing on the state’s regulated marijuana sunset accelerator program.
An Indiana senator who has sponsored marijuana reform bills is running for attorney general.
California activists filed a proposed ballot initiative to allow individuals to grow up to 99 marijuana plants.
Massachusetts’s top marijuana regulator discussed efforts to roll out legal home delivery.
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/ LOCAL
The Livingston County, Missouri prosecuting attorney said he will no longer pursue misdemeanor marijuana possession cases.
The Little Rock, Arkansas Board of Directors rejected a measure to make marijuana possession the lowest law enforcement priority.
Two Jacksonville, Florida City Council committee rejected a marijuana decriminalization proposal.
/ INTERNATIONAL
A Mexican judge granted two people the right to possess, transport and use cocaine.
Jamaican regulators have issued at least 40 marijuana business licenses and are currently seeking bidders to provide seed-to-sale tracking software.
/ ADVOCACY
The National Foundation for Women Legislators tweeted that the organization’s “Evolution of Marijuana Policy Summit was a success! Our efforts were even featured in Marijuana Moment!”
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study suggested that “CBD may benefit dogs with osteoarthritis-associated pain.”
A study involving LSD use by healthy subjects is slated to begin in New Zealand next year.
/ BUSINESS
The boards of the ten largest publicly traded marijuana companies are less diverse than the boards of Fortune 100 firms.
BigCommerce is rolling out a suite of tools to make it easier to sell CBD products.
BDS Analytics announced it has raised the first $7 million of a $10 million funding round.
/ CULTURE
Former boxer Mike Tyson’s Tyson Ranch will reportedly fund research on using CBD to treat chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
GCH, Inc., a company co-founded by Willie Nelson and his wife, is launching a line of hemp products for dogs, cats and horses.
Golf.com looks at CBD’s popularity among professional golfers.
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