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Trump’s MAGA base is torn over cannabis rescheduling (Newsletter: August 15, 2025)
NJ marijuana lounge tips; TX hemp hearing; Study: Medical cannabis treats orgasm difficulty; NH gov against legalization; Kratom 7-OH ban op-ed
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
President Donald Trump’s MAGA base is torn over a proposal to reschedule marijuana that he says he will decide on within weeks—with some right-wing influencers saying the issue is about freedom for veterans who can benefit from medical use and others expressing concerns about the smell of cannabis and other issues.
The Texas House Public Health Committee held a hearing on a bill to ban consumable hemp products with any amount of THC, taking hours of testimony even as the legislation is stalled amid a Democratic walkout blocking quorum from being achieved.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission posted tips about how consumers can safely and enjoyably use marijuana at newly opened consumption lounges—including classic stoner cultural customs like “puff, puff, pass.”
A new scientific review concludes that marijuana is “a promising treatment option” for female orgasmic disorder/difficulty—”with the majority of studies reviewed reporting improvements in orgasm function and satisfaction among women who use cannabis.”
- “Improved orgasm function—including increased frequency, intensity, quality, ease, satisfaction, and the ability to experience multiple orgasms per sexual encounter—was reported in all 9 studies that evaluated cannabis use before sexual activity.”
Caro Freinberg and Soren Shade of Top Tree Herbs argue in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that federal efforts to ban the kratom-related compound 7-OH are a repeat of “the same failed” prohibition approach and the government should instead enact “sensible regulations.”
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) said she will continue to oppose legalizing marijuana even if it is federally rescheduled, arguing there are concerns about “quality of life,” the “impact on the mental health of youth” and “road safety.”
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) appointed an executive director for the Office of Cannabis Management, selecting the person who has served in the role on an interim basis for eight months.
/ FEDERAL
The U.S. Sentencing Commission appointed people to serve on a newly established Sentence Impact Advisory Group.
Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) dodged a question about marijuana banking legislation.
Former Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) tweeted, “Disappointing, if not surprising, that Trump would even consider making marijuana more acceptable in this country. When has more marijuana made a country ‘great again'”?
/ STATES
The South Dakota legislature’s Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee will meet on Tuesday.
Maryland regulators are asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging hemp product rules.
Florida regulators are initiating a process to make changes to rules on the medical cannabis registration.
Ohio regulators are considering changes to cannabis product rules.
Oregon regulators filed proposed rules for psilocybin facilitator schools.
Oklahoma regulators are warning medical cannabis businesses after a testing laboratory changed thousands of samples from “passed” to “failed.”
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s acting chair has been appointed to a new term.
California regulators updated contact types and functionality within cannabis licensing systems.
The New York Department of Labor posted a flyer about cannabis industry employment resources.
The Delaware Department of Transportation issued a reminder that it’s illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis.
The Colorado Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee will meet on Monday.
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/ LOCAL
Birmingham, Alabama’s mayor touted his endorsement from the Alabama Cannabis Coalition.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Ontario, Canada’s government-owned cannabis business published a report finding that the marijuana industry contributed C$76.5 billion to the country’s gross domestic product between 2018 and 2024.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “topical CBD gel significantly improved sleep quality and reduced migraine-related disability in patients with bruxism-associated muscular pain, supporting its role as a multifaceted therapeutic option in the management of [temporomandibular disorders] and related comorbidities.”
A study found that “psilocybin users had slightly lower depression scores and somewhat higher meaning-inlife scores compared to non-users.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
Focus on the Family published an article urging President Donald Trump not to reschedule marijuana.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review editorial board said marijuana legalization “has potential to generate tax income for the state, as well as ease the number of possession cases that clog courts.”
/ BUSINESS
High Tide Inc. is entering the German medical cannabis market by acquiring 51 percent of Remexian Pharma GmbH.
Glass House Brands Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $59.9 million.
iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $35.2 million and a net loss of $18.7 million.
Planet 13 Holdings Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $26.9 million and a net loss of $13.3 million.
atai Life Sciences reported quarterly revenue of $719,000 and a net loss of $27.7 million.
/ CULTURE
Snoop Dogg’s hemp-infused beverage lines expanded into New Jersey, Georgia and Tennessee.
Wiz Khalifa tweeted, “Within the next few weeks there is a decision being made on rescheduling cannabis from a schedule 1 drug (the same as heroin, etc) to a schedule 3 drug. This is a huge step for cannabis in the United States. Anything we can do to bring attention to this decision will help make this a historic moment.”
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