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Hemp ban delay passes Congress, heads to Trump’s desk (Newsletter: September 2, 2026)
CA gov signs marijuana labeling bill; 10 states made over half of cannabis arrests; Study: THC can produce psychedelic-like effects; Hemp seed op-ed
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The House of Representatives approved a Senate-passed funding bill with provisions to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that industry supporters hope will give lawmakers more time to craft regulations as an alternative to prohibition—sending the measure to President Donald Trump.
Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) and a handful of other GOP marijuana prohibitionists tried and failed to derail House leadership’s agenda for the week in protest of legislation to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill to more clearly define the types of marijuana packaging and labeling that is prohibited for appealing to children.
A new NORML analysis of FBI data shows that just ten states were responsible for over half of the marijuana arrests in the U.S. last year.
A new study found that “high-dose cannabis can produce psychedelic-like states”—a result that researchers said could help to address functional unblinding issues in future trials on psilocybin and other psychedelics.
- “Oral Δ9-THC, when administered under the set and setting conditions of a typical psychedelic clinical trial, can occasion subjective effects with phenomenological overlap with those of psilocybin.”
The American Seed and Innovation & Growth Alliance Jessica Wasserman argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that allowing hemp seeds to be banned as a “side effect” of the broader federal recriminalization of hemp THC products “would be a lose-lose for American agriculture and American innovation alike.”
- “American hemp farmers deserve to know their seed supply is not about to become collateral damage in a fight that was never about them.”
/ FEDERAL
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration tweeted, “Your health matters. Marijuana can affect: 🧠 Brain health 💚 Mental health 🏆 Athletic Performance 🚗 Driving 🍼 Baby’s health and development ☀️ Daily life”
Reps. Cathy Castor (D-FL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) sent a letter asking the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to investigate a grand jury’s finding that Florida officials misappropriated $10 million in Medicaid settlement funds, including to campaign against a marijuana legalization ballot initiative.
The House bill to regulate hemp THC products got two new cosponsors for a total of seven.
The House bill to codify parts of President Donald Trump’s psychedelics executive order got one new cosponsor for a total of seven.
/ STATES
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) signed a bill amending various medical cannabis business rules.
Minnesota regulators published guidance about preparing for scheduled changes to federal hemp laws.
Massachusetts regulators are now accepting applications for the cannabis social equity program.
Maine regulators are distributing 12,000 free lockable cannabis storage bags.
Oregon regulators sent an update about merging oversight of the cannabis and psilocybin programs.
California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
United Nations officials are calling on the U.S. to end what they called “unlawful killings” in military strikes on suspected drug boats.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “higher cannabis use frequency was associated with lower appetite, eating fewer meals per day, and eating a less nutritious diet.”
A review concluded that “evidence from animal models suggests that isolated CBD exerts promising but heterogeneous behavioral effects in [autism spectrum disorder]-relevant paradigms, supported by neurobiological changes that may help explain some behavioral outcomes.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The American Bar Association published an analysis of federal and Texas hemp issues.
/ BUSINESS
Klutch Cannabis is acquiring an Ohio dispensary from Culture Cannabis.
Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange following a share consolidation.
Glass House Brands won a partial victory in a property tax dispute with Ventura County, California officials.
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