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It’s cannabis and psychedelics election day across the country (Newsletter: November 5, 2024)
Harris promises to legalize marijuana if elected; Idaho 2026 legalization push; German legal cannabis distribution begins
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Vice President Kamala Harris is emphasizing her promise to federally legalize marijuana as part of her closing argument ahead of Election Day, saying she will “create opportunities for all Americans to succeed in this new industry” if elected to the Oval Office.
Voters in several states will decide on marijuana legalization, medical cannabis and psychedelics measures on Tuesday, and Marijuana Moment will be tracking results in real time thanks to a ballot counting tool sponsored by FundCanna.
- Florida voters are deciding on a marijuana legalization initiative that former President Donald Trump supports and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is vigorously campaigning against.
- North Dakota voters have a chance to legalize marijuana through an initiative on the ballot. They rejected an earlier cannabis legalization measure two years ago.
- South Dakota voters will decide on a marijuana legalization initiative for the third election in a row. A measure they approved in 2020 was later overturned by the state Supreme Court, and then they rejected another proposal in 2022.
- Nebraska voters will decide on two medical cannabis legalization initiatives on the ballot amid ongoing legal challenges that could ultimately void the results of the election.
- Massachusetts voters have a chance to make their state the third in the country to legalize certain psychedelics by approving an initiative on the ballot.
- Oregon voters will decide on a ballot measure to require marijuana businesses to enter into labor peace agreements.
- Voters in three Texas cities—Dallas, Bastrop and Lockhart—will decide on local marijuana decriminalization initiatives on their ballots.
Make sure to bookmark Marijuana Moment’s election results tracker to stay updated on the fate of each drug policy reform initiative.
A new poll of Florida likely voters shows the marijuana legalization initiative on Tuesday’s ballot falling short of support needed to pass, but within the margin of error. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) continued to ramp up his anti-cannabis rhetoric ahead of the vote.
Idaho marijuana activists are working to redraft a marijuana legalization initiative that they hope to place on the 2026 ballot following the state attorney general’s review of an initial version.
The first distribution of marijuana to members of a German social club created under the country’s legalization law has taken place, and Frankfurt is separately moving forward with a pilot program for commercial cannabis sales.
Recent polling shows that a majority of Kansas adults support legalizing recreational marijuana, but lawmakers in the Republican-controlled legislature continue to refuse enacting even a limited medical cannabis program.
/ FEDERAL
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) discussed the political benefits of embracing marijuana reform.
/ STATES
California regulators announced a recall of cannabis products that are prohibited acidified beverages.
Kentucky regulators filed changes to hemp rules.
Missouri regulators issued guidance on reanalysis of cannabis products that fail testing.
Ohio regulators are accepting petitions to add new medical cannabis qualifying conditions.
Minnesota regulators sent a newsletter with updates about steps to implement a legal adult-use cannabis market.
Colorado regulators will host a forum for interested psychedelics business license applicants on November 12.
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/ LOCAL
Voters in several Oregon cities and one county will consider ballot measures to ban psilocybin businesses on Tuesday.
The Dover, Delaware City Council is considering draft ordinances for marijuana business rules.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Ukraine’s deputy health minister said the European Union is ready to supply medical cannabis to the country.
A Philippine lawmaker filed a bill aimed at establishing a humane and evidence-based approach to addressing illegal drug use.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study concluded that “given their antibacterial properties distinct Cannabis-derived molecules expand the repertoire of antibiotics-independent treatment options in the combat of bacterial infectious diseases.”
A study found that “inhalation of THC is well tolerated and useful for managing symptoms of PTSD in cannabis-experienced individuals.”
/ BUSINESS
Deep Roots Harvest is acquiring The Source.
Tilray Brands Inc. is being sued for allegedly trying to trick investors into increasing its share limit.
Curaleaf entered into an agreement to supply cannabis products to Flora Growth for distribution in Germany.
/ CULTURE
Bill Maher and Ben Shapiro discussed marijuana policy.
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