Hello, My Four Twenty Spot Family what an amazing day today. It’s Wednesday, June 15, 2022. No rain in sight and boy do we need some rain here and others have too much of it.
But in the news today for cannabis and psychedelic news here are the top things to know:
Charlotte Hornets player faces felony drug charges after a traffic stop. More details at the end of this video.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) issued a medical marijuana executive order naming members of a new advisory committee that will conduct public hearings and studies any steps the governor can take to provide patient access while the legislature refuses to act.
Nebraska medical cannabis activists won a preliminary injunction from a federal judge against state signature collection rules they say create an unfair hurdle to qualifying initiatives for the ballot.
A New Mexico cannabis company and a group of patients are suing seven health insurance companies for failing to cover medical marijuana costs, which they say is required under a state mental and behavioral health law.
The Amherst, Massachusetts Town Council sent a measure to decriminalize psychedelics and other drugs—while providing specific protections for researchers—back to the committee after some members expressed reservations about the proposed local reform.
Montana regulators are insisting that Indian tribes cannot expand beyond the smallest tier of marijuana cultivation licenses—a stance that’s disputed by some lawmakers.
Food and Drug Administration held a meeting on challenges in evaluating the safety of dietary supplements and food ingredients, using CBD as a case study.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency tweeted, “Hemp offers new economic opportunities for America’s farmers, and we are pleased to offer coverage to hemp producers.”
The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum added an exhibit about an underwater drug smuggling tube.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) celebrated the owner of the Kentucky Cannabis Company and other women business leaders in Senate floor remarks.
Wisconsin Democratic congressional candidate Mark Neumann tweeted, “When elected, I will support the full legalization of cannabis, push to expunge, and vacate all marijuana convictions, and support the reinvestment of revenue into communities hardest hit by the War on Drugs.”
The Senate bill to federally legalize medical cannabis for military veterans got one new cosponsor for a total of nine.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) signed a bill to allow federally approved cannabis drugs.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) included legalizing marijuana in a list of “things we’ve delivered for New Mexicans.”
Florida’s attorney general suggested that “drug dealers are using social media to sell dangerous drugs” to minors.
New Jersey’s treasurer highlighted revenue growth and progress in the cannabis industry at an event.
The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of a man arrested for possessing cannabis products just before the legalization of hemp.
The West Virginia legislature’s Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability discussed changes to rules on medical cannabis access by students at schools.
A North Carolina senator’s claim that a quarter of the nation’s hemp crop is grown in the state was ruled false by PolitiFact.
Connecticut regulators finalized rules on medical cannabis lab testing.
Oregon regulators will consider marijuana issues at a meeting and public discussion on Wednesday.
Michigan retailers sold $186.4 million worth of legal marijuana products in May.
Arkansas dispensaries sold $22.45 million worth of medical cannabis products in May.
Charlotte Hornets forward Montrezl Harrell is facing felony drug charges stemming from a traffic stop in Richmond, Ky., last month.
Harrell, 28, was pulled over by a Kentucky state trooper at 9:58 a.m. on May 12 while traveling southbound on I-75 for following the vehicle in front of him too closely, according to the police records. Trooper Jesse Owens stated he “upon stop observed an odor of marijuana” from the silver 2020 Honda Pilot that Harrell was driving, according to the citation. Harrell, Owens wrote in the report, “admitted to having marijuana and produced a small amount from his sweatpants.” During a subsequent search of the vehicle, which the report states Harrell claims was rented, “three pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags” were found in a backpack in the back seat, according to the citation. He’s been charged with trafficking less than five pounds of marijuana.
Under Kentucky law, possessing or trafficking eight or more ounces but less than five pounds of marijuana is a Class D Felony for first-time offenders. It is punishable by 1-5 years of incarceration with a fine ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
The Hornets declined to comment.
Wow, there you have it the news today. Hope everyone has an amazing day and Thank You for watching this video.
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