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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is “undervaluing” the hemp industry, relying on “flawed” market research in a way that could be “inadvertently hurting the very same farmers they are trying to regulate,” according to a new analysis from Whitney Economics.
The Oregon attorney general issued a certified ballot title for an initiative to legalize marijuana social lounges that activists want to put before voters in 2026.
As a new Texas law allowing patients to access medical cannabis for chronic pain launches, a poll shows that 91 percent of marijuana consumers say it is effective in helping to manage pain.
A new scientific review concludes that CBD is a “promising multifunctional agent in dermatology and cosmetic science”—with efficacy in managing acne, psoriasis, skin cancers and pigmentation disorders.
- “CBD exhibits properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, moisturising, anti-acne, wound-healing, skin protection and anti-aging effects.”
/ FEDERAL
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are being sued by a person who was injured during an immigration raid on a California marijuana business.
The Drug Enforcement Administration posted a guide to discussing drugs with high school students.
Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO) tweeted about visiting a hemp business, saying, “Innovation in agriculture is alive and well in the San Luis Valley! Today on the #CO03 Farm Tour, I visited FormationAg Hemp Processing, where the team walked us through household, industrial, and construction applications for this amazingly versatile crop. They are proof that Colorado ag doesn’t just keep up— it leads.”
/ STATES
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) denied a senator’s claim that they had a deal to enact legislation to limit county zoning restrictions on marijuana businesses.
A super PAC supporting Republican Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Charles McCall, a former House speaker, launched an ad touting his efforts to pass legislation combating Chinese-linked illegal marijuana cultivation operations.
A New York judge delayed a hearing in a lawsuit challenging regulators’ interpretation of marijuana business zoning rules to give the parties more time to discuss a potential settlement.
Oregon regulators filed changes to psilocybin services rules.
Rhode Island regulators finalized repeal of outdated cannabis rules.
Washington State regulators published overviews of cannabis legislation enacted this year.
Colorado regulators will hold a hearing about proposed changes to medical cannabis rules on October 15.
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/ LOCAL
The Oakland, California Cannabis Regulatory Commission will meet on Thursday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Thai regulators are tightening medical cannabis rules.
The UK Food Standards Agency launched a public consultation on a proposed recommendation to allow CBD in food products.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “cannabis-based therapies are associated with clinically meaningful improvements in [multiple sclerosis]-related spasticity, particularly over longer durations.”
A review concluded that “cannabinoids may be beneficial for the treatment of cancer-related pain and anxiety; however, their use carries a significant risk of adverse effects, particularly psychiatric complications.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The New York Post editorial board said the fact that the suspect in a Minnesota mass shooting worked at a medical cannabis dispensary should “give pause” to the push to reschedule marijuana.
/ BUSINESS
Ascend Cannabis workers in Barry, Illinois elected to join the Teamsters.
AYR Wellness Inc. executed a senior secured bridge term loan agreement that will provide it with up to $50 million of committed funding.
Schwazze is reportedly nearing a debt restructuring.
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