Washington State University Center for Cannabis Policy, Research, and Outreach
(WSU CCPRO)
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Observations
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Exploring Solutions - Addressing the Risks of High THC Cannabis Products (September 16, 2022) - Perspectives of Washington Stakeholders
The principal researcher responsible for organizing the high THC cannabis symposium and delivering the policy report presented their findings from surveys of recruited stakeholders.
WA Hemp in Food Task Force - Meeting (October 19, 2022) - Summary
Task force members tweaked work group recommendation language and planned for an additional meeting before their advice would be formatted for lawmakers.
The Cannabis Alliance - WA Cannabis Summit - 2022 - Opening Keynote (October 1, 2022) - Summary
The chair of the WA House cannabis policy committee commented on her background as well as legislative concerns and strategies she expected to hear during the 2023 session.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Comments From Public Officials (September 16, 2022) - Summary
Three Democratic state legislators shared their views on research and pushing legislation around cannabis products with high cannabinoid concentrations, if re-elected.
The Week Ahead (October 10, 2022)
WSLCB board members were scheduled to take an important step towards addressing social equity after hearing from public health officials and researchers on cannabis product packaging.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Acute Effects of High Potency Cannabis Flower and Concentrates on Cognition (September 16, 2022) - Summary
A WSU researcher described results of two studies she conducted on cannabis consumption and memory, sharing that her hypothesis on the impacts of concentrates hadn’t been validated.
WA Hemp in Food Task Force - Meeting (September 29, 2022) - Summary
Two work groups presented draft recommendations to the full task force covering product scope and requirements, as well as definitions for ‘hemp extract’ and classification of cannabinoids.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Opening Remarks (September 16, 2022) - Summary
UW ADAI leaders opened the day-long event by claiming revised regulation of cannabis concentrates would establish the state as a wise “big brother” learning from legalization.
WA Hemp in Food Task Force - Meeting (August 31, 2022) - Summary
After a critical briefing was postponed, task force members offered high-level updates from two work groups and reiterated a need to collect appropriate data to produce a timely report.
WA Hemp in Food Task Force - Meeting (August 17, 2022) - Summary
Members learned about contemporary cannabinoid research from a UW official then defined and prioritized work group focus areas for reporting back to the full task force.