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<\/span><\/a>\/ MAIN THINGS TO KNOW
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<\/span>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)<\/span> introduced his new federal marijuana legalization bill in a floor speech, saying he’s hopeful lawmakers can “do something this year,” hinting that slimmed-down alternative legislation could pass about cannabis<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>House and Senate<\/span> are expected to send a newly revised marijuana-research bill to President Joe Biden’s desk within days. The measure is largely similar to legislation the Senate passed earlier this year, with minor changes. It omits the provisions approved by the house to study cannabis dispensary.<\/span>
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<\/span>Colorado Secretary of State<\/span> certified that activists collected enough signatures to qualify an initiative to legalize psychedelics and create a system of licensed psilocybin “healing centers” for the November ballot.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Subcommittee on Agriculture of the House of Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research<\/span> scheduled a hearing on hemp issues for next week. Reforms that could be included in the next agricultural bill are expected to be anticipated.<\/span>
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<\/span>Businesses throughout Mississippi<\/span> rush to compete for medical cannabis licenses.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>US Department of Agriculture<\/span><\/a> The Risk Management Agency tweeted: “Hemp offers new economic opportunities for America’s farmers and we are pleased to offer coverage to hemp growers.”<\/span>
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<\/span>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)<\/span><\/a> will speak Sunday at a launch event for the new Bronx Cannabis Hub.<\/span>
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<\/span>Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)<\/span><\/a> tweeted: “Federal cannabis laws are long overdue to catch up with Washington state. I helped introduce legislation today to finally bring our laws into the 21st century and undo deeply unfair and racially unjust laws that have disproportionately harmed people of color.”<\/span>
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<\/span>Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH)<\/span><\/a> tweeted: “Encouraged to see the introduction of the CAOA today by @SenSchumer @RonWyden @SenBooker and applaud my Senate colleagues’ recognition that any federal legalization measure must come with federal regulation. I look forward to reviewing I fully support your proposal and I appreciate that bipartisan conversations are reflected in parts of the text. As I have said many times before, the only viable path to cannabis reform is bipartisan. I am hopeful that as senators create momentum for their legislation, incremental proposals can continue to move forward.”<\/span>
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<\/span>Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA)<\/span><\/a> spoke in a House speech about his constituent’s role in the medical cannabis industry. <\/span>
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<\/span>Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SC)<\/span><\/a> tweeted: “I applaud @SenSchumer, @RonWyden & @CoryBooker for introducing their comprehensive bill today! @CPEARCoalition polls show cannabis reform is a truly bipartisan issue, with 70% of Americans supporting to a 21st century approach to cannabis.”<\/span>
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<\/span>Democratic candidate for Congress from New York <\/span>Suraj Patel<\/span><\/a> included psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in his mental health plan.<\/span>
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<\/span>A spokesman for <\/span>Ohio<\/span><\/a> Gov. Mike DeWine (R) said the reappointment to the state Medical Board of a lobbyist who has lobbied on behalf of medical cannabis companies does not create a conflict of interest.<\/span>
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<\/span>Texas<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke, a former congressman, tweeted: “Veterans say it’s time for this state to legalize marijuana. The people of Texas agree. Now we just need a governor to do it.”<\/span>
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<\/span>Florida<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, currently agriculture commissioner, applauded the introduction of a federal marijuana legalization bill in the Senate.<\/span>
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<\/span>of Michigan<\/span><\/a> The attorney general announced changes to a website to help people get rid of marijuana and other convictions.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Minnesota<\/span><\/a> The Department of Public Safety’s Division of Alcohol and Gaming Enforcement shared guidance for liquor stores regarding sales of products containing cannabinoids.<\/span>
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<\/span>Vermont<\/span><\/a> regulators began approving exemptions to the ban on plastic packaging for marijuana products.<\/span>
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<\/span>Massachusetts<\/span><\/a> regulators issued an order expanding the allowance for marijuana companies to conduct required community outreach meetings virtually.<\/span>
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<\/span>A <\/span>Rhode Island<\/span><\/a> A state court official spoke about the process for expunging marijuana records.<\/span>
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<\/span>Oregon<\/span><\/a> regulators are accepting applications to serve on psilocybin service standards advisory committees.<\/span>
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<\/span>Connecticut<\/span><\/a> regulators will discuss updates to the medical cannabis program on Friday.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Washington State<\/span><\/a> The Working Group on Regulation of Cannabis Production of the Working Group on Social Equity in Cannabis will meet on Tuesday.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Eau Claire County, Wisconsin<\/span><\/a> The Board of Supervisors voted to put a marijuana legalization advisory referendum on the November ballot.<\/span>
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<\/span>Denver, Colorado<\/span><\/a> officials released details of their plan to reserve all marijuana delivery licenses for social equity businesses.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Killeen, Texas<\/span><\/a> The City Council is studying a voter-initiated proposal to decriminalize marijuana.<\/span>
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<\/span>Some <\/span>Minnesota cities<\/span><\/a> are enacting temporary bans on THC edibles.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Seattle, Washington<\/span><\/a> The City Council’s Finance and Housing Committee discussed potential legislation to increase fairness in the cannabis industry.<\/span>
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<\/span>Los Angeles, California<\/span><\/a> officials released a video about a cannabis-focused community and stakeholder engagement program.<\/span>
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<\/span>from Thailand<\/span><\/a> The minister of public health reaffirmed that the country’s cannabis reform has expressly medical purposes and not for recreational use.<\/span>
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<\/span>A <\/span>Russian<\/span><\/a> The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “If drugs are legalized in the United States, in several states, and this has been done for a long time, and now the whole country will become drug addicts, this does not mean that all other countries are following the same path.”<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
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<\/span>One review concluded that \u201cCBD is an excellent alternative to opioids <\/span>chronic pain<\/span><\/a> because CBD is not intoxicating in its pure form.”<\/span>
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<\/span>One study found that “in a series of cases of topical cannabinoid products purchased online and at popular retail stores, the products were often <\/span>incorrectly labeled<\/span><\/a> for CBD and many contained THC.”<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION AND ANALYSIS
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<\/span>The <\/span>Democratic Party of Kentucky<\/span><\/a> tweeted: “Kentuckians are literally lining up to support medical marijuana, to share heartwarming stories of PTSD, cancer and other conditions helped by cannabis. @GovAndyBeshear’s advisory committee is listening to Kentuckians, who overwhelmingly support the legalization<\/span>
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<\/span>an ancient <\/span>Minnesota Legal Marijuana Now Party<\/span><\/a> The president is now working to help elect Democrats.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>National Association of Broadcasters<\/span><\/a> applauded the House’s passage of a provision to protect television and radio stations that air marijuana ads.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Marijuana policy project<\/span><\/a> published a New Hampshire primary voter’s guide.<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ BUSINESS
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<\/span>metric<\/span><\/a> was awarded a cannabis tracking and tracing contract by Rhode Island regulators.<\/span>
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