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Possible 2028 presidential candidate talks medical cannabis (Newsletter: July 27, 2026)
GA medical marijuana program growth; Study: Hemp in dog food; VA law kicks medical cannabis patients out of recovery housing; RI licensing litigation
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, said medical cannabis has “certainly made a difference to people I’ve served with [in the military], to people in my extended family.”
- “I think the American majority recognizes that people should have access to this.”
The Georgia Department of Public Health reports that a new law expanding medical cannabis access that took effect this month has already led to a huge boost in the number of patients registering for the program.
A new study found that adding hemp to dog food “altered microbial composition by promoting certain beneficial bacteria, supporting canine gut health in a formulation-dependent manner.”
- The results “provide evidence for their safe inclusion as functional ingredients in dog food.”
Jeremy Tillem of GreenhouseRVA argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that Virginia officials must initiate an emergency regulatory review to recognize the federal legality of medical cannabis and revise a newly enacted state policy that threatens to kick patients out of recovery housing.
Iowa Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Dave Muhlbauer defended the marijuana legalization plan of gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand from concerns voiced by the head of a facility that offers drug rehab services.
A federal judge signaled she will soon dissolve a preliminary injunction that’s prevented Rhode Island regulators from issuing additional marijuana business licenses after state laws concerning residency requirements that were targeted in litigation were changed.
/ FEDERAL
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy published a report on wastewater-based drug testing.
The House bill to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products got one new cosponsor for a total of 38.
/ STATES
Kansas gubernatorial candidates discussed their views on marijuana policy.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that possessing a small amount of marijuana, even when illegal, is no longer enough to justify a warrantless vehicle search by police.
An Indiana grand jury heard testimony regarding an “investigation into the unlawful lobbying and false lobbying reporting related to cannabis policy.”
Montana regulators filed proposed changes to marijuana business security rules.
Illinois regulators published guidance on cannabis waste rules.
Ohio officials launched a public education campaign aimed at discouraging pregnant women from using marijuana.
Washington State regulators sent a newsletter with updates on various cannabis issues.
The Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board met.
California regulators will hold a hearing on proposed changes to rules on group tagging of cannabis plants on Tuesday.
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board will meet on Tuesday.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
Himachal Pradesh, India officials adopted rules allowing cultivation of cannabis for medical and scientific purposes.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study of people with fibromyalgia found that “topical application of a CBD-containing formulation was feasible and was associated with improvements in localized pain and functionality.”
A study found that cannabis sativa seed oil “was associated with improved wound healing outcomes in rats, including enhanced wound closure and favourable histopathological and immunohistochemical changes.”
/ BUSINESS
Parallel is laying off more than 200 workers in Florida.
Illinois dispensaries sold $13 million worth of medical cannabis products in June.
/ CULTURE
Bill Maher said the biggest misconception of him is that “I smoke too much pot.”
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