It’s all about the banking bill this week, GOP senators push back as the SAFER banking bill emerges from committee, while state legislators signal their support. Virginia Tech receives a large grant to explore hemp genetics. Meanwhile, a new study shows decriminalization of cannabis doesn’t lead to increased deaths. And following the lead of the NFL, AFL and MLB, the NCAA recommends suspending testing for cannabinoids.
The Senate continues to talk about the banking bill https://www.marijuanamoment.net/gop-senator-tells-schumer-to-stop-prioritizing-marijuana-banking-bill-as-another-inflates-criminal-justice-amendment-plans/
State legislators support banking reform https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/news/national-conference-of-state-legislatures-signals-support-safer-banking-act/
SAFER banking act clears the committee https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/news/safer-banking-act-senate-committee-markup-coverage/
Virginia Tech receives $600 K grant study on hemp genetics https://www.ganjapreneur.com/virginia-tech-awarded-600k-usda-grant-to-increase-understanding-of-industrial-hemp/
Decriminalizing cannabis doesn’t lead to an increase in deaths. https://www.newsweek.com/decriminalizing-drugs-no-increase-overdose-deaths-1830265
Find the study here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0955395923002025?via%3Dihub
NCAA recommends removing cannabinoids as a banned substance https://www.ncaa.org/news/2023/9/22/media-center-csmas-recommends-divisions-remove-cannabinoids-from-ncaa-banned-drug-classes.aspx
