/ FEDERAL
The Department of Justice published a federally funded study on a "portable, low cost" marijuana breathalyzer made with 3-D printed materials capable of detecting delta-9 THC without secondary lab analysis. The DOJ is also declining to prosecute 45 percent more drug cases than the three-administration average as the Trump administration prioritizes immigration enforcement.
/ STATES
The Massachusetts House unanimously passed a bill to double the legal marijuana possession limit and overhaul the Cannabis Control Commission. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed a bill to automatically legalize psilocybin under state law if the FDA approves it. Maryland lawmakers sent Gov. Wes Moore (D) a bill extending the Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances by one year, requiring recommendations for "broad, equitable and affordable access to psychedelic substances."
Texas hemp businesses and advocacy groups sued state officials over rules banning smokable THCA flower and other hemp-derived products while sharply raising fees. A Nebraska lawmaker pulled his bill protecting doctors who recommend medical cannabis after it was "hijacked" by amendments including a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Pennsylvania's Senate majority leader said "the federal government needs to provide consistent policy on, rather than states engaging in piecemeal approaches that do not comport with current federal law." The Oklahoma House Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances Committee approved a Senate bill targeting abandoned medical cannabis grow sites. North Carolina lawmakers pushed back against a commission's recommendation to legalize marijuana. New York regulators will hold a marijuana rules listening session Tuesday.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that "cannabinoid-based interventions hold promise for preserving neural circuits and modulating cognitive function in" Parkinson's disease. A study of Colombian medicine, nursing and physiotherapy students found "attitudes toward the medical use of cannabis were predominantly favorable: 75% supported expanded legalization and 89% endorsed academic training."
/ BUSINESS & MARKETS
A Canadian government report shows marijuana sales growing as alcohol revenues fall—"The decline in alcohol earnings in 2024/2025 was the largest annual decrease since Statistics Canada began tracking this series in 2004/2005." Grown Rogue International posted quarterly revenue of $8.8 million and a net loss of $2.1 million. WM Technology is voluntarily delisting from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Ascend Wellness Holdings and NuProject launched a business readiness program for small cannabis companies. Snoop Dogg's Death Row Records is partnering with Sensi Seeds on new cannabis strains for the U.S. market.