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SCOTUS asked to take up cannabis licensing dispute (Newsletter: September 17, 2026)
House passes bill on marijuana, fentanyl & drug testing; MI cannabis industry backs GOP governor candidate; Alabama marijuana arrests op-ed
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The House of Representatives passed a bill to require the Department of Health and Human Services to study how prevalent drug testing for marijuana, fentanyl and other drugs is in hospital emergency departments.
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether state marijuana business licensing laws that discriminate against out-of-state residents violate the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association is endorsing Republican gubernatorial candidate John James due to his pledge to repeal or significantly roll back a recently enacted wholesale tax on marijuana.
Alabama writer Tiffany McElrath argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that her state should “stop treating responsible adults like criminals” and arresting so many people for cannabis.
- “Cannabis is not for everyone. Adults should still have the freedom to decide whether it is right for them—just as they may decide whether to drink alcohol, take a prescribed medication or use neither.”
/ FEDERAL
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System said that traditional community banking organizations that serve marijuana-related businesses may require Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering and financial crime platform providers with “more advanced capabilities.”
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted a panel about cannabis equity and unregulated marketplaces at its conference.
The Senate bill to federally legalize marijuana got one new cosponsor for a total of 17.
The House bill to codify provisions of President Donald Trump’s psychedelics executive order got one new cosponsor for a total of five.
/ STATES
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) cited the “threat to our hemp industry” in answering a question about Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) returning to work in the Senate.
Oklahoma lawmakers spoke about potential medical cannabis legislation that could be considered in 2027.
California regulators announced a recall of marijuana products produced under unsanitary conditions and with the methods, facilities or controls that did not conform with pesticide rules.
Colorado regulators issued a health and safety advisory about marijuana products with butane above acceptable limits.
Alaska regulators filed proposed changes to rules on total THC limits for cannabis edibles.
Hawaii regulators published guidance about hemp business registration.
Oregon regulators will consider changes to marijuana and hemp rules on Thursday.
Minnesota regulators will host a cannabis listening event on October 1.
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/ LOCAL
A judge delayed a ruling on a challenge to a Menominee, Michigan referendum concerning the number marijuana retail licenses.
/ INTERNATIONAL
India’s Supreme Court said it is “very liberal” in bail cases involving marijuana.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that CBG and a full-spectrum cannabis extract “exert analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, with [the full-spectrum extract] providing faster acute relief and CBG produced a more prolonged antinociceptive effect.”
A study of rats found that “CBD showed no effect on locomotor activity but increased center time, suggesting anxiolytic-like effects.”
/ BUSINESS
Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. said it received a second offer to be acquired.
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