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OR gov signs medical marijuana in hospices bill; HI Senate pushes federal legalization; Poll: Americans support cannabis homegrow; Hemp industry op-ed

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Your good deed for the day: donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there. Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOW A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the enforcement of new state rules restricting access to hemp-derived products such as smokable THCA flower. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) signed a bill to allow patients to use medical cannabis in hospices and other healthcare facilities. The Hawaii Senate passed resolutions calling on Congress to federally legalize marijuana, support state efforts to clear people’s conviction records and take steps to facilitate access to banking services for companies in the cannabis industry. A new poll shows that three out of five Americans support legalizing home cultivation of marijuana amid broad concerns among cannabis consumers about harmful pesticides in the products they consume. Max Jackson of Cannabis Wise Guys argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that “the hemp industry killed itself” by pushing highly potent products via a “loophole” in the law and has no one else to blame for new restrictions being enacted at the federal and state levels. A federal judge blocked the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission from proceeding with a lottery to award additional marijuana business licenses amid a legal challenge to residency rules, and a lawmaker said legislation is needed “to remedy this.” An Illinois court held a hearing in the final lawsuit challenging how regulators awarded marijuana social equity business licenses in a lottery, with a company saying its chances were unfairly diluted by the inclusion of ineligible applicants. The Cleveland, Ohio City Council is considering a proposal to allow its members to spend part of the city’s marijuana tax money directly on neighborhood projects in their districts. / FEDERAL The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a bulletin about severe illness associated with eating mushroom-containing chocolate products, saying, “consumers should be aware that microdosing psychedelic products can cause severe illness or death and that recalled products should not be sold, purchased, or eaten.” The House bill to designate psychedelic therapy centers of excellence got one new cosponsor for a total of 26. / STATES Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D)  spoke about the state’s investment of marijuana revenue in programs to address social inequities. Oklahoma’s attorney general tweeted, “When I took office, more than 9,000 licensed marijuana grow operations were in Oklahoma. Now, fewer than 1,200 remain. Our state is safer thanks to my unwavering commitment to end the stranglehold of Chinese syndicated crime organizations.” A Texas representative criticized recently enacted hemp product restrictions. The Missouri Court of Appeals rejected a request to transfer a marijuana business licensing case to the state Supreme Court. Alabama regulators said they expect the state’s first medical cannabis dispensary to open next month. Ohio’s top cannabis regulator discussed newly implemented restrictions on hemp products. Michigan regulators filed a complaint against a marijuana business over alleged violations. California regulators will hold a hearing on proposed changes to cannabis packaging rules on Tuesday. The Nevada Cannabis Advisory Commission’s Taxation Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday. — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —

/ LOCAL The San  Diego County, California Planning Commission approved a proposal to allow new cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas. / INTERNATIONAL The Sint Maarten Parliament Committee for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry held a hearing on cannabis legalization legislation. / SCIENCE & HEALTH A review concluded that “cannabinoids, particularly CBD, showed promising results in managing symptoms such as pain and spasticity,” highlighting “the broad therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in neurology, with promising results in symptom management for conditions like Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia.” A study found that U.S. law enforcement and military personnel “showed significantly less positive attitudes toward psychedelics and psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy than the general public.” / BUSINESS Green Thumb Industries Inc. published a social impact report. / CULTURE Football player Markquese Bell was arrested for possessing marijuana.

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