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Chair Of Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Steps Down
Oklahoma Governor Wants Voters To Revisit Medical Marijuana Legalization Law And ‘Shut It Down’
Wisconsin Democratic Lawmakers Announce New Marijuana Legalization Bill To Promote ‘People’s Freedom’
Bipartisan Texas Lawmakers Want Hemp THC Regulated Instead Of Banned, With GOP Rep Saying Market Is ‘Too Big To Ignore’
West Virginia And Mississippi Lawmakers Approve Psychedelics Bills To Fund Ibogaine Trials Toward FDA Approval
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The Florida Department of State announced that a marijuana campaign failed to collect enough valid signatures to put a legalization initiative on the November ballot—but the campaign says that determination is “premature” and that it submitted “more than enough” valid petitions.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) said during his State of the State speech that the “out-of-control” medical cannabis industry is “one of the greatest threats to public safety” and that officials should “send the marijuana issue back to the vote of the people and shut it down.”
Idaho medical cannabis activists announced that they have collected more than 45,000 signatures for a legalization initiative they want to place on the November ballot—and they released a poll showing strong voter support for the reform.
The West Virginia House of Delegates and Mississippi House of Representatives both passed bills to support ibogaine research in hopes of gaining federal Food and Drug Administration approval for the psychedelic as a novel treatment option.
Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers announced a new marijuana legalization bill that they said will promote personal freedom, protect public safety, further racial justice and abide by the will of the voters.
Bipartisan Texas lawmakers spoke about the need to regulate hemp THC products as an alternative to the broad prohibition that some officials want to impose—with a GOP representative saying “this industry is too big to ignore.”
The chair of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission resigned after missing the body’s last several monthly meetings.
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The National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse will meet on Tuesday.
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) touted the inclusion of provisions directing officials to prepare a report on illegal marijuana operations linked to foreign nationals in appropriations legislation.
Reps. Laura Gillen (D-NY), Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) filed a bill to require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to establish a national drug-involved crash data collection system.
A former staffer for Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) claimed she “excessively” used marijuana and alcohol.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is calling for “federal action to support freedom and Coloradans’ rights to be responsible gun owners and responsible marijuana users at the same time.”
Florida’s attorney general tweeted, “Smart & Safe Florida failed to get its amendment on the 2026 ballot despite numerous cases of fraudulent petitions. The work of our Office of Statewide Prosecution will continue. We will protect the integrity of Florida’s Constitution by holding every last fraudster accountable.”
New Jersey’s acting attorney general spoke with lawmakers about marijuana issues at a hearing.
A Washington State senator discussed his support for ibogaine and psychedelics reform legislation.
Connecticut regulators filed rules on marijuana dispensary technician requirements.
Michigan regulators filed complaints against marijuana businesses over alleged violations.
California regulators are accepting public comments on the environmental impact of cannabis cultivation projects in Sonoma County.
A former Massachusetts top marijuana regulator authored a journal article on securing access to medical cannabis.
Alaska regulators will consider marijuana business licensing and enforcement issues on Wednesday and Thursday.
The New York Cannabis Control Board will meet on Thursday.
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