WI GOP medical marijuana bill; German gov’t legalization report; Alcohol industry group welcomes THC hemp drink maker; Roger Stone on Trump & cannabis

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• “I pray that President Trump will make a very different decision.”

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America added a company that makes THC-infused drinks to its membership roster for the first time, with CannaBuzz joining as an associate member.The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association is considering filing a lawsuit to challenge a marijuana tax increase that’s advancing in the legislature, saying it failed to reach a three-fourths majority vote threshold needed to amend voter-approved initiatives./ FEDERALThe White House Office of National Drug Control Policy is moving to recompete awards for the Drug-Free Communities grants program.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is allowing a prosecution to proceed against an Oklahoma lawyer who allegedly helped clients circumvent residency requirements for medical cannabis businesses.The Congressional Research Service noted a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruling on marijuana consumers’ gun rights./ STATESThe Nebraska attorney general’s office sent cease and desist letters to every retailer in the state that is allegedly illegally selling synthetic THC-containing products.A U.S. Virgin Islands judge ruled that police may not use the smell of marijuana alone as probable cause for vehicle searches.Vermont regulators posted guidance on cannabis testing lab action limits.Iowa regulators published guidance on consumable hemp products.California regulators posted a report on cannabis business tax deductions.Michigan regulators announced a consent order and stipulation with a marijuana business that will result in it surrendering its license as a result of alleged violations.The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis met.
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/ LOCALBurlington, Vermont officials are looking for a location to house a state-funded safe consumption site for illegal drugs./ INTERNATIONALUruguayan officials are moving to include CBD in the national therapeutic formulary.South Africa’s Agricultural Research Council is preparing to build a cannabis research facility./ SCIENCE & HEALTHA study suggested that a “CBD–mupirocin formulation holds considerable promise for clinical application in the management of skin infections caused by resistant S. aureus strains.”A study found that “cannabidiol prevents cognitive and social deficits in a male rat model of Alzheimer’s disease through CB1 activation and inflammation modulation.”/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSISMSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell suggested that President Donald Trump may have been high on marijuana when he posted a “goofy” video about the medical benefits of cannabis./ BUSINESSCuraleaf, Inc. is being sued by a former employee over alleged “systemic diversion” of cannabis products.Simplifya raised $2 million in new equity capital.Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. entered into and closed a $9.3 million secured financing transaction pursuant to which it mortgaged real estate on three properties in Ohio.Flowhub launched a new marketing suite product for dispensaries.

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