ND gov signs marijuana edibles bill; CO psychedelics; National ibogaine plan; TX decrim ruling; AMA study: Veterans & medical cannabis doctors

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/ INTERNATIONALA former Colombian foreign minister is accusing President Gustavo Petro of having a “drug addiction problem.”A Manitoba, Canada law allowing home cultivation of cannabis will go into effect on May 1.Bavaria, Germany officials approved three cannabis clubs to begin jointly cultivating marijuana./ SCIENCE & HEALTHA study “provides evidence that [C. sativa callus extract] possesses notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a promising ingredient for cosmetic formulations targeting oxidative stress and inflammatory skin conditions.”A review examined “psilocybin’s potential to improve the quality of life in palliative care by reducing psychological distress and enhancing emotional well-being.”/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSISThe Democratic Governors Association tweeted, “Last year, [Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D)]  pardoned more than 175,000 low-level cannabis convictions. Now, by signing the Expungement Reform Act, he’s making sure Marylanders who have turned their lives around can build a brighter future.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a cannabis-themed unofficial upgrade pack for Settlers Of Catan./ BUSINESSCuraleaf is suing a former vice president for allegedly breaching her employment agreement by joining Jushi and potentially sharing confidential information.Trulieve Inc. resolved a lawsuit in which a former regional manager accused the company of age discrimination and retaliation./ CULTUREThe Tennessee Board of Parole recommended that Jelly Roll be pardoned for his drug and robbery convictions.

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