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Italy marijuana referendum in courts\u2019 hands; Poll: Record-high PA legalization support; MD lawmakers talk cannabis expungement<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/a>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b>
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<\/span>The latest annual survey from the federal <\/span>Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration<\/span><\/a> shows yet again that the spread of marijuana legalization for adults to more states is not driving an increase in youth use. Teen cannabis consumption actually dropped in 2020.<\/span>
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<\/span>Italian activists<\/span><\/a> turned in 630,000 signatures to qualify a referendum to legalize personal cultivation of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms. The measure and petitions will undergo review by two courts before being put before voters next year.<\/span>
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<\/span>A new poll found that <\/span>60 percent of Pennsylvania voters<\/span><\/a> support legalizing marijuana\u2014a record high. Support, which comes as several new bipartisan cannabis legalization efforts are being filed in the legislature, has nearly tripled from just 22 percent in 2006.<\/span>
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<\/span>Maryland lawmakers<\/span><\/a> on the House Cannabis Referendum and Legalization Workgroup and Senate Finance Committee held hearings on the process of expunging marijuana conviction records if voters pass a referendum to legalize next year.<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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<\/span>The <\/span>U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/span><\/a> is hiring for a position to serve as \u201cthe curator of hemp involving preserving, regenerating and producing high quality germplasm and conducting research on the maintenance, genetic diversity, taxonomy, systematics, characterization, enhancement, and evaluation of germplasm.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Senate<\/span><\/a> approved the confirmation of President Joe Biden\u2019s nominee for director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.<\/span>
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<\/span>Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR)<\/span><\/a> said marijuana legalization will \u201cbe front and center\u201d after major pending legislation is handled.<\/span>
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<\/span>Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV)<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cNevada\u2019s cannabis industry has created new businesses and jobs, and brought in millions in new tax revenue for our state. But federal law is holding back this booming industry from reaching its full potential. That\u2019s why I\u2019m fighting to pass the bipartisan SAFE Banking Act, because it\u2019s time to finally provide legally-operating cannabis businesses access to the banking system.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN)<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cUsing medical marijuana to treat a medical condition shouldn\u2019t rob law-abiding Americans of their constitutional rights. We need to pass and get the MORE Act signed into law.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ STATES<\/b>
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<\/span>Florida<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidates Charlie Crist, currently a congressman, and Nikki Fried, currently the agriculture commissioner, continued to feud over marijuana policy. <\/span>
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<\/span>Virginia<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe tweeted, \u201cOver the past 8 years VA Dems have: expanded Medicaid, legalized cannabis, raised the minimum wage, strengthened voting rights, enacted gun safety laws & so much more. Make no mistake, all our progress is at stake this November.\u201d Separately, the state <\/span>attorney general<\/span><\/a> joined counterparts in other states in sending a warning about marijuana-infused foods that resemble major brands.<\/span>
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<\/span>California\u2019s<\/span><\/a> attorney general sent a warning about cannabis edibles that resemble major food brands.<\/span>
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<\/span>Colorado\u2019s<\/span><\/a> attorney general tweeted, \u201cIndeed, there is a risk of marijuana edibles passing as candy.  In Colorado, however, we have adopted regulations that bar edibles that can be easily confused with regular candies and snacks. Nonetheless, parents should be vigilant.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>Mississippi\u2019s<\/span><\/a> agriculture and commerce commissioner reiterated concerns about medical cannabis.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/a> Council will consider legislation to crack down on unlicensed marijuana businesses on Tuesday.<\/span>
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<\/span>A federal judge ruled that <\/span>Maine\u2019s<\/span><\/a> residency requirements for medical cannabis business owners can remain in effect while they are challenged in court.<\/span>
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<\/span>Michigan\u2019s<\/span><\/a> revised hemp plan received federal approval.<\/span>
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<\/span>Washington State<\/span><\/a> regulators announced cannabis social equity rulemaking.<\/span>
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<\/span>New Mexico<\/span><\/a> regulators proposed rules on marijuana solvents and labor peace agreements.<\/span>
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<\/span>Iowa<\/span><\/a> regulators sent an update about the medical cannabidiol program.<\/span>
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<\/span>Illinois<\/span><\/a> officials will discuss cannabis tax revenue and distribution at an event on Tuesday.<\/span>
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\/ LOCAL<\/b>
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<\/span>Dixfield, Maine\u2019s<\/span><\/a> town manager is one of 13 people federally indicated for an alleged illegal marijuana conspiracy. Others involved in the <\/span>case<\/span><\/a> include law enforcement officers and a prosecutor.<\/span>
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<\/span>Denver, Colorado<\/span><\/a> officials are transitioning to an online system for marijuana business license applications.<\/span>
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<\/span>Roanoke, Virginia\u2019s<\/span><\/a> commonwealth\u2019s attorney and his electoral challenger discussed their views on marijuana legalization.<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
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<\/span>Australia\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Federal Police commissioner claimed that decriminalizing drugs would make the Australian Capital Territory a \u201ctarget\u201d for organized crime.<\/span>
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<\/span>New Zealand\u2019s<\/span><\/a> government is funding medical cannabis research.<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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<\/span>A study of patients with <\/span>endometriosis<\/span><\/a> found that \u201ccannabis appears to be effective for pelvic pain, gastrointestinal issues and mood.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>A study of Florida medical cannabis patients most commonly use it \u201cto treat their symptoms of <\/span>anxiety, pain, and stress<\/span><\/a> and reported great therapeutic effectiveness\u201d and that \u201ca majority (65%) of patients also reported either a reduction or total discontinuation of at least one prescription or over-the-counter drug.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Credit Union National Association\u2019s<\/span><\/a> chief advocacy officer said he has \u201cconfidence\u201d that marijuana banking issues will be resolved \u201cprobably in the next four years.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Sierra Club\u2019s<\/span><\/a> vice president of conservation said hemp is \u201ca tremendously sustainable crop.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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<\/span>Hemp company <\/span>Apothio LLC<\/span><\/a> is the first plaintiff to ask investors to buy crypto tokens to support a crowdfunded lawsuit in a case that accuses California officials of improperly destroying its $1 billion crop.<\/span>
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<\/span>Amazon<\/span><\/a> reportedly settled a lawsuit filed by an Iowa man who said his job offer was rescinded after he tested positive for marijuana.<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ CULTURE<\/b>
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<\/span>Martha Stewart<\/span><\/a> launched new flavors of CBD gummies.<\/span>
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<\/span>Snoop Dogg<\/span><\/a> is releasing a new \u201cweed anthem.\u201d<\/span>
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