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Trump admin still can’t decide on cannabis & guns case (Newsletter: June 2, 2025)
MN gov signs bong water decrim; CO gov touts psychedelics launch; TX medical marijuana expansion to gov; PA rep’s op-ed; Video games & cannabis
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The Trump administration still hasn’t decided whether to challenge an appeals court ruling about the federal prohibition on gun ownership by marijuana consumers, with Solicitor General D. John Sauer asking for and receiving another extension from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed a bill to decriminalize bong water by amending a former law that said the weight of the water could be charged as that amount of the pure, uncut version of whatever drug the bong was used to smoke.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) announced that the state’s psychedelics program is “fully launched” now that a testing lab for psilocybin has been licensed—saying that officials are “implementing the will of the voters in good faith.”
Texas lawmakers sent Gov. Greg Abbott (R) a bill to significantly expand the limited medical cannabis program by adding new qualifying conditions like chronic pain and traumatic brain injury and approving more product forms like vapes and lotions, as well as authorizing additional dispensary locations.
Pennsylvania Rep. Rick Krajewski (D) argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that Senate Republicans who killed his House-passed cannabis legalization bill are “stuck in their prohibitionist views of the past” and are “out of touch with the will of our Commonwealth.”
San Marcos, Texas’s voter-approved marijuana decriminalization law saved nearly a half million taxpayer dollars as police largely stopped making arrests for simple possession, according to a new analysis from Ground Game Texas.
A new scientific review concludes that while a “majority of studies did find a positive relationship between
and cannabis use”—as would be expected under popular stereotypes—”several studies also found no significant relationship, and a few even found a negative relationship.”
A federal judge upheld Alaska rules restricting intoxicating hemp products, rejecting a lawsuit filed by an industry group.
The Nebraska legislature confirmed Gov. Jim Pillen’s (R) appointees to the Medical Cannabis Commission despite concerns from advocates who pointed out that they consistently opposed legalization.
The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the Senate president’s bill to recriminalize the purchase of marijuana from unlicensed sources.
Texas farmers are warning lawmakers that a proposed ban on consumable hemp products with any amount of THC will devastate a key part of the state’s agriculture industry.
University of Winnepeg’s Kevin Walby and Carleton University’s Jamie Brownlee argue in a new op-ed that medical-focused psychedelic capitalism will allow “elites to dominate the market” while helping to “entrench and sustain the drug war and the criminalization of most drug use.”
/ FEDERAL
Former Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk reportedly regularly used drugs such as psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine as he became one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies over the past year. Musk cut off a reporter’s question about the report during an Oval Office event with President Donald Trump.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) tweeted, “Whatever drugs @elonmusk was taking should be given to every member of Congress.”
The House bill to respect state marijuana laws got one new cosponsor for a total of three.
/ STATES
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a kratom regulation bill.
Texas’s lieutenant governor posted a video touting legislation to ban consumable hemp products with any amount of THC.
The Pennsylvania House majority leader said it’s up to the Senate to take action on marijuana legalization now that his chamber has passed its own bill.
The Illinois House Executive Committee approved a bill to amend various cannabis rules.
A Minnesota legislature working group agreed to cut funding for a grant program aimed at aiding organizations that work with communities where residents are eligible to be cannabis social equity applicants. Separately, regulators agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by marijuana social equity business applicants who challenged the cancellation of a licensing lottery.
Georgia lawmakers will conduct study committees on medical cannabis and intoxicating hemp over the summer.
California regulators announced a recall of marijuana products due to incomplete and incorrect regulatory compliance testing, as well as labeling that is attractive to children.
An anonymous letter purporting to be from New York Office of Cannabis Management staff claims that leadership has fostered “an environment of fear and retaliation.”
Oregon regulators will no longer require marijuana businesses to have labor peace agreements after a federal judge struck down a voter-approved law on the issue.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation said people are not permitted to use medical cannabis at state parks and trails.
The Rhode Island Cannabis Advisory Board announced a list of study projects.
Pennsylvania regulators published an updated list of physicians approved to issue medical cannabis recommendations.
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/ LOCAL
The Kennesaw, Georgia City Council is considering a marijuana decriminalization proposal.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The UK Home Office rejected a petition to legalize marijuana homegrow.
Belize’s minister of new growth industries applauded efforts to put a marijuana legalization referendum on the ballot in Caye Caulker.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study suggested “epigenetic regulation by CBD in the restoration of an epithelial phenotype of breast cancer cells, providing new targets for anticancer therapy.”
A study identified evidence of “use of psychoactive plants in institutionalized ritual in the first millennium BCE, demonstrating that even in their early stages, sociopolitically complex societies incorporated psychoactive plants into ritual activity.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The University of Michigan and several reform groups are conducting a psychedelics survey.
A RAND Corporation report on preventing veteran suicide recommends more research on “novel strategies” such as psychedelics “to prevent suicide to increase the suite of available effective, evidence-based approaches.”
/ BUSINESS
Canopy Growth Corporation reported quarterly net revenue of C$65 million and a net loss from continuing operations of C$221.5 million.
Cresco Labs Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $165.8 million and a net loss of $15.2 million.
AYR Wellness Inc. said it will be unable to meet a deadline to file an interim financial report and expects to be issued a failure-to-file cease-trade order by Canadian officials.
Haribo is recalling candies after some were found to contain traces of cannabis.
The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. completed a plan of arrangement.
SHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Safe Harbor Financial announced a strategic partnership with Bennett Thrasher to provide financial compliance and advisory services to cannabis businesses.
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