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Newsom talks national cannabis legalization in Trump-mocking post (Newsletter: October 3, 2025)
FL marijuana smell court ruling; OR interstate cannabis commerce lawsuit; NY psychedelics hearing; Survey: Medical marijuana helps chronic pain
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) joked in another Trump-style social media post that he will be legalizing marijuana nationwide under the new role of “leader of the free world” he’s proclaiming in light of the federal government shutdown—saying that people will be “high on patriotism.”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill to integrate intoxicating hemp products into the state’s existing marijuana market—saying that “for too long, nefarious hemp manufacturers have been exploiting loopholes to make their intoxicating products easily available to our most vulnerable communities.”
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal ruled that police cannot search a person’s vehicle based only on the smell of cannabis—determining that the legalization of medical marijuana and hemp have “fundamentally changed” the plant’s “definition and regulation.”
An Oregon marijuana business filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s ban on cannabis exports and imports to and from other states—arguing that prohibiting interstate commerce violates the U.S. Constitution’s Dormant Commerce Clause.
The New York Assembly Health Committee held a hearing on psilocybin—taking testimony about the therapeutic potential of the psychedelic from medical professionals, researchers, patients and advocates.
A new survey shows that 86 percent of patients say medical cannabis improved their chronic pain moderately or significantly—and that using marijuana helped to completely eliminate the use of prescription drugs for one in three patients.
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R) is threatening to walk away from budget negotiations and effectively shut down the state government if the Senate doesn’t agree to a marijuana tax increase.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation launched raids against retailers engaging in “brazen” sales of cannabis and THC products in six cities across the state.
/ FEDERAL
The White House sent Congress a notification that President Donald Trump has determined that drug cartels are “nonstate armed groups” whose actions “constitute an armed attack against the United States,” and the country is thus engaged in a formal “armed conflict” with them.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is placing the cannabinoid type 1 receptor agonist MDMB-4en-PINACA in Schedule I, saying its pharmacological action is “similar to other schedule I cannabinoids, such as Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), which all have high abuse potential.”
/ STATES
A Kansas Court of Appeals panel will hear a case about whether the smell of cannabis provides reasonable suspicion for police searches on October 14.
A Minnesota regulatory spokesperson addressed concerns about medical cannabis businesses’ heads start on recreational marijuana sales.
New Jersey regulators acted on marijuana business licensing and violation issues.
Oregon regulators are accepting applications to serve on a psilocybin services rules advisory committee.
The New Hampshire Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board will meet on Wednesday.
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/ LOCAL
The Killeen, Texas City Council is considering authorizing more funding to defend the city’s voter-approved marijuana decriminalization law from lawsuit filed by Bell County.
The La Crosse County, Wisconsin Board chair discussed a proposal to reduce the fine for marijuana possession to $1.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Moroccan officials signed medical cannabis agreements with specialized medical associations.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “low-frequency cannabis use among older adults, including those along the dementia continuum, is generally well tolerated from a cognitive perspective.”
A review concluded that “cannabinoids produced a modest but statistically significant reduction in pruritus, suggesting clinical relevance for symptom management.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
A Citizens for a Safe and Healthy Texas official authored an op-ed arguing that “if Republicans want to honor Charlie Kirk, they will stand up for a generation of young Americans being preyed on by the marijuana industry.”
/ BUSINESS
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.’s executive vice chairman established an automatic securities disposition plan.
Herbarium owners are being sued for allegedly wrongfully terminating an employee who complained about unpaid overtime, stolen tips and other issues.
Vertanical announced positive results from Phase 3 clinical studies of its standardized full-spectrum cannabis extract.
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. closed its initial investment into IQHQ, Inc.
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