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Senate amendment would keep hemp THC product ban on track (Newsletter: August 5, 2026)
State AGs push Congress not to undo hemp recriminalization; NC gov wants legal marijuana; Combat sports officials weigh cannabis breathalyzer
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) said he is filing an amendment to keep the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products on track for November by stripping provisions to delay it from a key spending bill on the Senate floor this week.
A bipartisan coalition of 35 state and territory attorneys general sent a letter urging Congress not to delay or reverse the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is set to take effect in November.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to create a “well-regulated” legal marijuana market that “protects kids” instead of advancing a more limited bill to restrict hemp THC products that is under consideration this week.
Attendees at the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports conference heard a presentation about a marijuana breathalyzer device that its manufacturer says can help boxing and MMA officials address “the challenge of balancing athlete rights, public safety and competitive integrity.”
The Appellate Court of Maryland ruled that police can search a vehicle based on the smell of marijuana if the occupants are under the legal age for possessing cannabis.
The multi-state marijuana business Verano is suing the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission in federal court in an attempt to overturn state rules requiring cannabis companies to sign agreements with labor unions.
/ FEDERAL
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration tweeted, “Your health and your baby’s health matter. If you’re pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, learn the facts about marijuana, including effects on growth, brain development and breastfeeding.”
Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) sent a press release about her support for provisions in a key spending bill to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) over allegations of illegal drug use and other violations.
The House bill to accelerate psychedelic therapy development at the Department of Defense got one new cosponsor for a total of four.
/ STATES
Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González (R) signed an executive order to boost development of emerging therapies, including psychedelics.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) tweeted, “Arkansas led the fight against unregulated, dangerous, intoxicating hemp products – the type of drug you see sold at gas stations. I applaud @AGTimGriffin and other AG’s for standing up on this issue. We can’t let Congress reopen loopholes that our state has already closed.”
Oklahoma’s attorney general defended his banking company providing services to medical cannabis businesses in response to attacks from his opponent during a Republican gubernatorial candidate debate.
Washington, D.C. regulators blocked the sale of a medical cannabis business
Minnesota regulators published guidance about marijuana packaging and labeling requirements.
Vermont regulators sent a reminder that mailing marijuana is prohibited.
New Jersey regulators posted tips about talking to a healthcare professional about cannabis.
New York regulators touted what they said is the largest seizure of illicit cannabis in the agency’s history.
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife assisted in executing a search warrant at several suspected illegal marijuana cultivation sites.
Washington State regulators will consider a tribal cannabis compact on Wednesday.
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/ LOCAL
The Boston, Massachusetts Cannabis Board will meet on Wednesday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Israel’s Ministry of Economy is reopening an investigation into claims of Canadian companies “dumping” low-cost medical cannabis products into the country’s market.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “pre-harvest mechanical stress increases cannabinoid and terpene production in cannabis.”
A study of psilocybin found a “statistically significant improvement in [major depressive disorder] symptoms but not for [borderline personality disorder] symptoms.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Parabola Center for Law and Policy published a study on marijuana consumer opinions.
/ BUSINESS
Verdant Capital Partners closed its acquisition of 15 Native Roots retail dispensaries in Colorado.
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $63.3 million.
RYTHM, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $23 million.
/ CULTURE
Former basketball player Dwayne Wade is partnering with Cann on a new cannabis beverage.
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