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TSA clarifies “no changes” in medical cannabis policy for airports (Newsletter: May 21, 2026)
Poll: Marijuana cooler than crypto; VA hemp biz say veto an “opportunity”; LA medical marijuana in hospitals vote; Study: CBG for rheumatoid arthritis
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The Transportation Security Administration clarified to Marijuana Moment that its policy on bringing medical cannabis into airports and on planes “has not changed” despite clickbait headlines to the contrary.
- “Periodic website updates occur for clarity and conciseness. TSA’s policy remains the same. No changes have been made.”
A new poll of U.S. adults shows that they think marijuana is less cool than math or country music—but is cooler than guns, sports betting and cryptocurrency.
- In a separate question, respondents overrated how cool other people think cannabis is as compared to their own views.
Louisiana lawmakers sent Gov. Jeff Landry (R) a bill to allow patients with terminal and irreversible conditions to use medical cannabis in hospitals, subject to certain limitations.
The Cannabis Small Business Association, which together with alcohol retailer Total Wine & More had asked Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) to veto a recreational marijuana sales legalization bill over concerns about its hemp provisions, said her decision to do so is an “opportunity” to craft better cannabis policy in 2027.
A new study found that the cannabis component CBG “has anti-inflammatory capacity and therapeutic potential in regulating neutrophil-mediated immunity in” rheumatoid arthritis.
- Cannabigerol “exerts a regulatory effect by limiting inflammatory immune cell recruitment to inflamed joints.”
Workers at a BeLeaf Medical subsidiary in St. Louis, Missouri won a union vote when the National Labor Relations Board rejected the company’s argument that ballots from more than two years ago should remain sealed.
/ FEDERAL
The Department of Defense inspector general is conducting an evaluation of military strikes on suspected drug boats.
Customs and Border Protection included a warning in a Memorial Day travel advisory that “while legal in some municipalities, marijuana remains illegal under U.S. federal law.”
Kansas Democratic U.S. House candidate Chris Carmichael said federal marijuana legalization would create jobs and generate tax revenue.
The House bill to allow Department of Veterans Affairs doctors to issue medical cannabis recommendations got one new cosponsor for a total of four.
The House bill to protect veterans from losing their benefits over marijuana use got one new cosponsor for a total of two.
/ STATES
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) cited his mass marijuana pardon in response to a question about whether he’s progressive.
A Virginia senator said Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) is a “false hope” after she vetoed recreational marijuana sales legalization legislation.
Arizona regulators announced a recall of marijuana products that may be contaminated with aspergillus.
A Massachusetts Department of Public Health spokesperson said losing marijuana revenue if a ballot initiative to roll back the state’s legalization law passes could harm the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services or other service areas.
A University of Colorado regent who was censured for criticizing a public health campaign about cannabis is suing her colleague over the dispute.
The New Jersey Business Action Center published an annual report on the Cannabis Training Academy.
Missouri regulators are hosting forums and webinars for prospective marijuana microbusiness license applicants.
Oregon regulators hear an overview of marijuana licensing operations on Thursday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Sint Maarten’s minister of tourism, economic affairs, transport and telecommunication defended the government’s progress in implementing cannabis legalization.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that cannabis “vapes emitted significantly less toxic emissions per puff than the joint in almost all categories, usually by an order of magnitude or more.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
A poll of Utah voters showed that they support legalizing marijuana, 52 percent to 43 percent.
/ BUSINESS
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. closed on four secured term loans totaling $44.9 million in gross proceeds.
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