The Department of War issued a memo telling service members that marijuana use and possession "remain punishable" even as the Trump administration works to move cannabis to a lower federal schedule.
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) said he expects bipartisan legislation can stop this year's scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC products, calling it an issue that can unite Congress "at a hyperpartisan time when it appears like we can't get anything passed."
Idaho's secretary of state explained that a medical cannabis campaign lacked enough valid signatures for the November ballot, and referred possible illegal petitioning conduct to State Police for potential criminal investigation.
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority launched an online form and tip line for reporting violations of the state's new recreational sales law, saying "every report helps [to] investigate potential violations and protect public health and safety."
Army veteran Dray Orion wrote in an op-ed that South Carolina lawmakers need "an honest conversation about medical cannabis" after repeated failed bills.
Federal: VA Secretary Doug Collins and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video on their departments' psychedelics partnership. The White House Office of Management and Budget noted a commenter urged including cannabis in a NAICS industry classification update.
States: A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Ohio from enforcing hemp restrictions against 10 beverage companies. Colorado regulators issued an advisory on marijuana products with excess pesticides. Vermont published updated purchase and action limit guidance. California posted a five-year strategic plan. Illinois regulators addressed cannabis seed sales. Minnesota's Cannabis Expungement Board held a record-clearing event. New York extended its cannabinoids symposium abstract deadline to July 24. Pennsylvania updated its Medical Marijuana Advisory Board roster. Michigan holds a wholesale tax event Thursday; Alaska's testing working group and Rhode Island's Cannabis Control Commission meet this week.
Local/International: San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved cannabis cafes; Oakland's Cannabis Regulatory Commission meets Thursday. Kenya's High Court upheld cannabis criminalization against a Rastafarian challenge.
Science: A study found CBD-loaded nanogel promising for acne treatment. Another found psilocybin reduces fear memory in mice via hippocampal neuroplasticity, suggesting PTSD treatment potential.
Business: Customs and Border Protection ruled STIIIZY vapes don't infringe PAX Labs patents. Curaleaf Holdings received Spanish approval for two standardized cannabis preparations.