Drug czar nominee advances; FL medical marijuana patient rights bills; Poll: Americans say cannabis healthier than alcohol; Vets lobby for reform

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Free to read (but not free to produce)! We’re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we’re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen. If you value Marijuana Moment, invest in our success on Patreon so we can expand our coverage and more readers can benefit: https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOWThe latest quarterly tracking poll conducted by Marijuana Moment and NuggMD shows that cannabis consumers are largely unimpressed with President Donald Trump’s actions on the issue so far—and that most believe the CBD video the president posted “does not mean anything” for the prospects of federal rescheduling.The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Sara Carter Bailey—who has voiced support for medical cannabis but declined to endorse rescheduling—to serve as director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.A Florida senator prefiled bills to provide employment and parental rights protections for registered medical marijuana patients for the 2026 session.A new poll of U.S. adults found that 61 percent believe marijuana is a “healthier option” than alcohol and 64 percent expect cannabis to be legal in all 50 states within five years—with majorities also agreeing it has “many health benefits” and legalization is a “good way to add to tax revenue.”The Last Prisoner Project and Balanced Veterans Network launched a lobbying push on Capitol Hill to convince more members of Congress to embrace marijuana reform legislation.

• “It’s incredible what we can do when the left and right unite for the same mission.”

The Sussex County, Delaware Council is considering a proposal to lessen restrictions on marijuana businesses following a request from Gov. Matt Meyer (D)./ FEDERALThe Senate rejected a war powers resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to seek congressional authorization before conducting further military strikes on suspected drug cartel members.Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) cited the issue of “illegal Chinese marijuana grow houses” in a statement announcing her support for President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the U.S. attorney for Maine.Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) tweeted, “Loopholes in federal law have allowed some intoxicating hemp products to be improperly labeled and marketed towards our youth. I thank @GovMikeDeWine for taking action to protect Ohio’s children and will continue to advocate for common-sense cannabis reform at the federal level.”/ STATESMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) reportedly helped to secure votes to pass a marijuana tax increase through the legislature ahead of its passage. Meanwhile, officials are facing a second lawsuit challenging the new law.A Wisconsin representative discussed her legislation to restrict intoxicating hemp products.A federal court dismissed a lawsuit challenging Washington, D.C. hemp rules.Ohio regulators issued a recall of marijuana products that are not marked with a universal THC symbol on each serving.Massachusetts’s newly reinstated top marijuana regulator said some of the actions other regulators took while she was suspended may have been invalid.The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska’s attorney general spoke about steps toward opening a marijuana dispensary.Oregon regulators proposed changes to rules about an online platform for marijuana and hemp businesses.Arkansas medical cannabis sales have generated $21.5 million to support free meals for students under a new state law.California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.Maryland regulators will host a social equity cannabis vendor fair on Friday.
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/ LOCALA Yakima County, Washington commissioner authored an op-ed urging voters to approve a ballot measure to keep in place a ban on marijuana businesses./ INTERNATIONALThai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to “win the war on drugs.”Caye Caulker, Belize voters rejected a marijuana legalization referendum./ SCIENCE & HEALTHA study of mice found that a CBD preparation is a “highly efficient, biocompatible, and non-invasive strategy that effectively targets neuroinflammation and addictive behaviors” and “demonstrates significant translational promise for the clinical management of METH addiction.”A study’s results “support the potential of hempseed-derived peptides as dietary modulators of neuroinflammation in early stages of neurodegenerative disease.”/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSISThe National Right to Work Foundation filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit arguing that California’s policy of requiring marijuana businesses to enter labor peace agreements violated federal law.The Empire State Green Standard Alliance published a white paper on illegal cannabis product inversion into New York./ BUSINESSTilray Brands, Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $209.5 million.

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Drug czar nominee advances; FL medical marijuana patient rights bills; Poll: Americans say cannabis healthier than alcohol; Vets lobby for reform

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Free to read (but not free to produce)! We’re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we’re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen. If you value Marijuana Moment, invest in our success on Patreon so we can expand our coverage and more readers can benefit: https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOWThe latest quarterly tracking poll conducted by Marijuana Moment and NuggMD shows that cannabis consumers are largely unimpressed with President Donald Trump’s actions on the issue so far—and that most believe the CBD video the president posted “does not mean anything” for the prospects of federal rescheduling.The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Sara Carter Bailey—who has voiced support for medical cannabis but declined to endorse rescheduling—to serve as director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.A Florida senator prefiled bills to provide employment and parental rights protections for registered medical marijuana patients for the 2026 session.A new poll of U.S. adults found that 61 percent believe marijuana is a “healthier option” than alcohol and 64 percent expect cannabis to be legal in all 50 states within five years—with majorities also agreeing it has “many health benefits” and legalization is a “good way to add to tax revenue.”The Last Prisoner Project and Balanced Veterans Network launched a lobbying push on Capitol Hill to convince more members of Congress to embrace marijuana reform legislation.

• “It’s incredible what we can do when the left and right unite for the same mission.”

The Sussex County, Delaware Council is considering a proposal to lessen restrictions on marijuana businesses following a request from Gov. Matt Meyer (D)./ FEDERALThe Senate rejected a war powers resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to seek congressional authorization before conducting further military strikes on suspected drug cartel members.Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) cited the issue of “illegal Chinese marijuana grow houses” in a statement announcing her support for President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the U.S. attorney for Maine.Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) tweeted, “Loopholes in federal law have allowed some intoxicating hemp products to be improperly labeled and marketed towards our youth. I thank @GovMikeDeWine for taking action to protect Ohio’s children and will continue to advocate for common-sense cannabis reform at the federal level.”/ STATESMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) reportedly helped to secure votes to pass a marijuana tax increase through the legislature ahead of its passage. Meanwhile, officials are facing a second lawsuit challenging the new law.A Wisconsin representative discussed her legislation to restrict intoxicating hemp products.A federal court dismissed a lawsuit challenging Washington, D.C. hemp rules.Ohio regulators issued a recall of marijuana products that are not marked with a universal THC symbol on each serving.Massachusetts’s newly reinstated top marijuana regulator said some of the actions other regulators took while she was suspended may have been invalid.The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska’s attorney general spoke about steps toward opening a marijuana dispensary.Oregon regulators proposed changes to rules about an online platform for marijuana and hemp businesses.Arkansas medical cannabis sales have generated $21.5 million to support free meals for students under a new state law.California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.Maryland regulators will host a social equity cannabis vendor fair on Friday.
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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.
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/ LOCALA Yakima County, Washington commissioner authored an op-ed urging voters to approve a ballot measure to keep in place a ban on marijuana businesses./ INTERNATIONALThai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to “win the war on drugs.”Caye Caulker, Belize voters rejected a marijuana legalization referendum./ SCIENCE & HEALTHA study of mice found that a CBD preparation is a “highly efficient, biocompatible, and non-invasive strategy that effectively targets neuroinflammation and addictive behaviors” and “demonstrates significant translational promise for the clinical management of METH addiction.”A study’s results “support the potential of hempseed-derived peptides as dietary modulators of neuroinflammation in early stages of neurodegenerative disease.”/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSISThe National Right to Work Foundation filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit arguing that California’s policy of requiring marijuana businesses to enter labor peace agreements violated federal law.The Empire State Green Standard Alliance published a white paper on illegal cannabis product inversion into New York./ BUSINESSTilray Brands, Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $209.5 million.

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