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SD poll shows cannabis measures winning (Newsletter: October 27, 2020)
Harris plans candid marijuana feedback for Biden; DEA seeks contractor to burn cannabis; TN GOP lawmaker’s medical marijuana ad
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) said on 60 Minutes that she has a “deal” with Joe Biden to candidly share feedback when they disagree, including on marijuana legalization. Separately, she met with rapper Killer Mike to discuss cannabis as a “priority for biz and jobs” on Friday.
- “What I will do—and I promise you this and this is what Joe wants me to do, this was part of our deal—I will always share with him my lived experience as it relates to any issue that we confront. I promised Joe that I will give him that perspective and always be honest with him.”
A new poll shows that South Dakota likely voters support the state’s marijuana legalization ballot initiative, 51%-44%, and that a separate medical cannabis measure leads, 74%-23%.
Tennessee state Sen. Steve Dickerson (R) released a TV ad touting his support for medical cannabis and criminal justice reform.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is looking to hire a contractor capable of burning “at least” 1,000 pounds of marijuana an hour for eight hours straight.
/ FEDERAL
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service warned Japan-based service members against trying the popular Coca-Cola product Chill Out because it contains hemp.
Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) tweeted, “Industrial hemp production is a tremendous opportunity for our region’s farming families, and this bill implements the opportunities afforded by the 2018 Farm Bill to benefit our state’s agriculture sector and grow this new market.”
Florida Democratic congressional candidate Pam Keith released a video about the inconsistency of keeping marijuana illegal while cigarettes and alcohol are legal.
Texas Republican congressional candidate Tre Pennie met with marijuana industry operators.
Maryland Democratic congressional candidate Mia Mason tweeted, “I want to legalize cannabis, turn it into a cash crop for our District 1 farmers, tax the sale of cannabis & use that revenue to rebuild our infrastructure!”
/ STATES
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) spoke about her opposition to the marijuana reform measures on her state’s ballot.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) tweeted, “It’s time to legalize adult-use marijuana in New Jersey – for social justice, for racial justice, and for economic justice.”
Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor tweeted, “Legal adult-use cannabis is criminal justice reform. Thousands of Pennsylvanians get a criminal record every year for doing something that 1) most of us don’t even think should be illegal and 2) is legal in 11 states and decriminalized in 26 states and D.C.”
Indiana Democratic attorney general candidate Jacob Weinzapfel called for marijuana legalization.
Kentucky regulators filed rules that allow hemp-derived CBD products as dietary supplements and food and beverage additives.
Florida’s Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee met.
Maryland’s Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission will meet on Tuesday.
Washington State regulators will meet on Wednesday.
Colorado regulators are hosting a town hall on marijuana sustainability issues on Thursday.
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/ LOCAL
Detroit, Michigan’s mayor and members of the City Council unveiled a plan to regulate marijuana businesses, including consumption lounges.
Denver, Colorado police sent an alert about attempts to defraud marijuana businesses.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said the government will be introducing marijuana decriminalization legislation.
The European Parliament voted to increase the THC limit for hemp from 0.2% to 0.3%.
A court in Mexico City, Mexico granted protections to a medical cannabis patient.
The Isle of Man is seeking feedback on a proposal to allow cannabis and hemp exports.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “most older adults in the sample initiated cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it primarily for medical purposes to treat pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and/or depression.”
A study found that “although we found some evidence of an association between [medical marijuana] legalization and self-reported driving after marijuana use, our results provide only mixed support for the hypothesis that permissive marijuana policies are associated with higher odds of self-reported driving after marijuana use.”
/ BUSINESS
COMPASS Pathways plc officials rang the Nasdaq opening bell on Monday.
Companies involved in designing, manufacturing, distributing and selling KushyPunch gummies are being sued by the parents of a woman who died after allegedly ingesting them.
Employees at Authentic 909 voted to ratify a labor agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers union.
Harborside Inc. proposed an alternate slate of nominees for possible election to its board of directors.
/ CULTURE
Seth Rogen spoke about his obsession with marijuana and his involvement in the cannabis industry.
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