Marijuana Moment: Cannabis groups file to partake in DEA rescheduling hearing (Newsletter: May 27, 2026)

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VA launches MDMA study; Veterans secretary talks ibogaine sourcing issues; Study: Marijuana components for pain; Advocates on hemp ban reversal

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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW

Cannabis legalization supporters and opponents—including NORML and Smart Approaches to Marijuana—have filed notices of intent to participate in a hearing on broad federal rescheduling that the Drug Enforcement Administration is set to begin next month.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins warned that the Trump administration’s push to accelerate research on the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics may be slowed by difficulty in sourcing ibogaine to be used in studies.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a new study on whether MDMA-assisted therapy can help military veterans who are struggling with severe mental health disorders, including PTSD and alcohol use disorder.

A new study of patients with fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis found that cannabis products led to “significant improvements” in pain and other symptoms—indicating that cannabinoids “may serve as an alternative to opioids.”

• “Participants reported substantial improvements in sleep quality, mental health conditions, and general quality of life, allowing them to engage more fully in daily activities.”

Leaders of the Marijuana Policy Project said they don’t expect Congress to reverse the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that’s scheduled to take effect in November—except for perhaps “some fiddling around the edges with THC limits and maybe with beverages.”

/ FEDERAL

The Drug Enforcement Administration promoted a student-produced public service announcement about the dangers of fentanyl.

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) filed a bill to protect military servicemembers from prosecution for accidental violations of supplement ingredient rules, but with an exception that does not protect use of marijuana or other controlled substances.

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) campaign launched an online petition about federal marijuana legalization.

/ STATES

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signed budget legislation that converts the current tax on cannabis from a THC tax to a 10.75 percent excise tax.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) nominated a new chair of the Cannabis Control Commission.

Oregon regulators filed changes to rules on the hemp registry application process.

The Vermont Cannabis Control Board will meet on Wednesday.

The Guam Cannabis Control Board will meet on Wednesday.

Florida regulators will hold a medical cannabis rules workshop on Friday.

/ INTERNATIONAL

Nigerian lawmakers are reportedly drafting legislation to legalize cannabis for medical and industrial use.

/ SCIENCE & HEALTH

A study found that “cannabis surpasses tobacco among pregnant women.”

A review concluded that “compared to the controls, Psilocybin-assisted therapy was linked with a deceleration of percentages of heavy drinking days in three studies.”

/ BUSINESS

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. announced a one-for-three reverse stock split that the company said is expected to enable U.S. stock exchange uplisting.

TerrAscend Corp. is in receivership in Michigan over outstanding debts.

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