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GOP senators push USPS not to mail cannabis (Newsletter: October 30, 2026)
New drug scheduling overhaul bill; GOP senators push USPS not to mail marijuana; NY gov guts industry labor bill; IA gov candidate on medical cannabis
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) filed a new bill in Congress to federally legalize marijuana and drastically overhaul how drugs are scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act—while also removing mandatory minimums and reducing the role played by the Department of Justice.
Sens. James Lankford (R-OK) and Ted Budd (R-NC) sent a letter urging the U.S. Postal Service not to participate in a new Georgia plan that allows medical cannabis to be delivered directly to patients—even though the Trump administration federally rescheduled it.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has gutted provisions of a bill that would have created a new Cannabis Wage Board charged with recommending minimum hourly wages for industry workers—while keeping portions that repeal a labor peace agreement requirement for marijuana businesses.
Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn said he has family members and friends who “benefit from” medical cannabis and he wants to expand access to it—but he opposes broader legalization of recreational marijuana.
Michigan Republican lieutenant governor candidate Jay DeBoyer, currently a state representative, filed a bill to suspend a new marijuana wholesale tax for a period of one year.
Supporters and opponents of a Massachusetts measure to roll back marijuana legalization have spent nearly $6.5 million on their campaigns so far, making it the most expensive initiative battle on the state’s November ballot this year.
/ FEDERAL
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration published proposed changes to guidelines for federal workplace drug testing programs.
/ STATES
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) touted enforcement efforts against illegal cannabis operations.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) and Democratic challenger Jocelyn Brasher discussed their views on medical cannabis.
Nevada regulators issued a public health and safety bulletin about marijuana products that were altered after the laboratory sampling process and subsequently failed testing for microbial contamination.
The New York State Police superintendent is being sued for allegedly illegally firing a trooper over off-duty marijuana use.
Puerto Rico’s health secretary assumed control of the territory’s medical cannabis program amid ongoing investigations.
Colorado regulators published guidance about marijuana tracking tag requirements.
Illinois regulators published guidance on marijuana transporter business license applications.
Washington State regulators published an updated list of pesticides allowed to be used in marijuana production.
Michigan regulators banned a man from working in the state’s marijuana industry over alleged violations.
Ohio officials sent cannabis-related safety tips ahead of Halloween.
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/ LOCAL
New York City’s mayor is appointing New York’s former top marijuana regulator as chair of the Commission on Racial Equity.
The Cincinnati, Ohio City Council is advancing a proposal to use marijuana revenue to fund housing and youth programs.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study of cannabis-based medicinal products found that “of 3744 patients included, every outcome improved from baseline to 24 months, including [Brief Pain Inventory Short Form] pain severity, pain interference, and the [EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level] index value” and that “more than half of patients achieved a minimal clinically important difference in each pain measure at 24 months.”
A review concluded that “ibogaine represents a therapeutic candidate for [substance use disorders], with broad anti-addictive potential.”
/ BUSINESS
Verano Holdings Corp. reported quarterly net revenue of $212.4 million and a net loss of $4.1 million.
Jushi Holdings Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $71 million and a net loss of $12.5 million.
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