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TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The Treasury Department's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is asking for White House permission to begin requiring banks to report new information about their marijuana business clients' accounts.
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The Missouri Supreme Court rejected marijuana opponents' last-ditch effort to remove a legalization measure from the November ballot.
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A Pennsylvania Republican senator announced plans to file a new bill that would allow all medical cannabis grower/processors to also open dispensaries—in addition to the five limited companies that are allowed to do so now.
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The Atlanta, Georgia City Council Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee took testimony on a psychedelics decriminalization measure that was recently introduced. Members said they want to schedule a work session on the proposal soon due to "significant interest from the public."
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A new poll found that Oregon likely voters continue to strongly support the drug decriminalization law that they approved on the ballot in 2020.
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FEDERAL
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Guptaanswered written questions from the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.

Sens. James Lankford (R-OK) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK) filed a bill to institute oversight and transparency of purchases of U.S. agricultural land that could threaten national security, citing concerns about transnational criminal organizations taking advantage of Oklahoma’s medical cannabis law.

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said he hopes the Senate will soon approve a House-passed cannabis research bill.

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) tweeted, "Legalizing marijuana often means more crime, more violence, and more impaired driving. California's experience is a warning for Arkansas. Vote NO on Issue 4."

Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) tweeted, "Arkansans should know legalizing recreational marijuana isn’t the “win-win” its supporters promise. Learn more about the negative consequences for minors, safety, and more at Safe and Secure Communities, and join me in voting NO on Issue 4 this November."

Rep. French Hill (R-AR) tweeted, "As our nation grapples with a historic labor shortage, anything that could further depress workforce participation and hurt young people is unwise. That's why I am voting NO on Issue 4. Recreational marijuana is not the answer for #Arkansas."




STATES
Arkansas's secretary of state issued a declaration that a marijuana legalization initiative is insufficient to appear on the November ballot because the State Board of Election Commissioners did not certify its ballot title and popular name—a procedural step needed to advance an overarching challenge concerning the measure in the state Supreme Court.

A Wisconsin representative announced that a survey he conducted of his constituents shows that 48 percent back legalizing marijuana for both recreational and medical use, 28 percent want to allow medical use only, 18 percent want it to remain criminalized and 6 percent want possession to be decriminalized.

An Indiana senator tweeted, "As we get closer to the Study Committee on cannabis policy, it's important we don't forget about hemp policy. Hemp can be used for many essential products. Unfortunately, our policies don't do much to support farmers or give them flexibility. We've got the potential to be a leader in hemp farming and manufacturing in Indiana, but we've got to modernize our laws to make it happen."

An Iowa court ruled that using an out-of-state medical cannabis recommendation is not a valid defense in a marijuana case.

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is being accused of misleading voters with a fiscal note on the marijuana legalization measure on the November ballot by not including projected tax revenue.

Connecticut regulators filed revised marijuana rules.

New York regulators approved a partnership on a cannabis fund between the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and Social Equity Impact Ventures GP I, LLC.

California officials published an FAQ about cannabis industry payroll tax reporting.

Pennsylvania regulators published a list of pesticides that can be used on medical cannabis.

Missouri regulators published updated data on the number of medical cannabis businesses that are approved to operate.

Hawaii officials are accepting testimony for the Dual Use of Cannabis Task Force meeting on September 19.

Utah regulators posted an update about the medical cannabis program.

Vermont regulators will discuss marijuana inventory tracking requirements on Wednesday.

Oklahoma regulators will host a webinar about medical cannabis licensing on Thursday.
 
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) tweeted, "Legalizing marijuana often means more crime, more violence, and more impaired driving. California's experience is a warning for Arkansas. Vote NO on Issue 4."



Funny .. never any positive pro marijuana farming freedom from Texas ..never except a few huge international investment firms that quietly have set up 'cbd ' research farms they say..
 
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TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The deadline to file challenges to an Oklahoma marijuana legalization ballot initiative passed on Thursday—and with two new protests being made over the last two days, the state Supreme Court will get to work dealing with all four before deciding in a separate legal dispute whether the measure can appear on the November ballot.
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Reps. Kathleen Rice (D-NY), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Angie Craig (D-MN) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) sent a scathing letter to Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf over the agency's failure to enact CBD regulations and its "completely insufficient" reply to an earlier request for input on their bill to allow the cannabinoid in foods and beverages.
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A new poll funded by the National Cannabis Roundtable shows that Republican voters support reforms like medical marijuana, expungements and letting states set their own legalization laws. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) spoke to Marijuana Moment about why it's foolish for politicians to attack opponents over supporting such popular cannabis policies.
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About six months after voting to decriminalize psychedelics, the Hazel Park, Michigan City Council passed a separate resolution declaring September as Entheogenic Plant and Fungi Awareness Month.
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FEDERAL
President Joe Biden will meet on Friday with the wife of American basketball player Brittney Griner, who was convicted in Russia of possessing cannabis vapes at an airport.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Director Helene Langevin tweeted, "If you’re involved in research on the therapeutic uses of #cannabis or its constituents or you want to pursue research in this area, I hope you’ll respond to our Request for Information on barriers and scientific needs in this field."

Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) spoke about the way forward for passing cannabis banking legislation this year.

Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA) discussed his legislation to let marijuana businesses list on stock exchanges.

Tennessee Democratic congressional candidate Heidi Campbell, currently a state senator, tweeted, "The district attorney, who now represents every prosecutor in the state, says marijuana testing at the crime lab is holding up rape kit testing and sexual assault investigations. This is ridiculous. Free the plant. Prosecute rapists."



STATES
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) appointed a former police official as acting executive director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill that reform advocates say would force people who are experiencing substance use disorders to undergo an involuntary court process and treatment plan.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) touted his Marijuana Pardon Project as part of his criminal justice reform legacy. Meanwhile, the Board of Pardons secretary and state lawmakers will host a town hall meeting about the cannabis clemency effort on Friday.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) said he would again put marijuana legalization in his budget proposal if he is reelected in November. Republican challenger Tim Michels opposes legalizing cannabis. A senator cheered the governor's commitment.

South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham, a former congressman, spoke about marijuana legalization being part of his "freedom agenda."

Kansas House Democrats tweeted, "⚕️😙💨🍃 You can't spell healthcare without THC. Help us legalize medical marijuana by sending us $4.20 today."

A Missouri representative spoke about his marijuana legalization bill he wants lawmakers to pass in a special session.

Maine regulators published guidance on marijuana product labeling rules.

Oklahoma regulators posted an update on medical cannabis tax revenue.

Colorado regulators published average market rates for retail marijuana.

Massachusetts regulators noted the fifth anniversary of the Cannabis Control Commission being formed.
 
President Joe political name will meet on Friday with the wife of American basketball player Brittney Griner, who was convicted in Russia of possessing cannabis vapes at an airport.


don't even get me started on that!!
oh, you mean the woman that didn't want the National anthem played at her games, etc. etc. and now she wants the government to save her!!???lmao
let her rot is my outlook!-)
 
Before they negotiate with the Russians, in order to not be hypocrites, those in charge here need to remove cannabis as a schedule 1 drug. You and I can’t fly cannabis or cannabis products from one place to another legally in the US today. Why should she be any different than you or I(other than the fact that she checks 3 boxes on the DIE social credit list)?
 
Fking piece of **** won't meet with all the thousands of parents losing children to Fentanyl because of the god damn border being wide open,,, but he will meet with that ******* bitch Wife.
 
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Sorry brother Hopper...
I'll be a good little Independant now ;)
 
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