{"id":51236,"date":"2021-11-18T03:26:10","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T11:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2021\/11\/18\/congresswoman-used-cannabis-for-depression-newsletter-november-18-2021\/"},"modified":"2021-11-18T13:49:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T21:49:17","slug":"congresswoman-used-cannabis-for-depression-newsletter-november-18-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2021\/11\/18\/congresswoman-used-cannabis-for-depression-newsletter-november-18-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Congresswoman used cannabis for depression (Newsletter: November 18, 2021)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MM_Bill_Tracker_V5_blank-63.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\"> <\/p>\n<p><em>SD lawmakers advance legalization bill; NYC subway bans marijuana &amp; psilocybin ads; DC farmers market cannabis amendment<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to receive Marijuana Moment\u2019s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It\u2019s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day.<\/p>\n<p>(function() {<br \/>\n\twindow.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || {<br \/>\n\t\tlisteners: [],<br \/>\n\t\tforms: {<br \/>\n\t\t\ton: function(evt, cb) {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\twindow.mc4wp.listeners.push(<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t{<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tevent   : evt,<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcallback: cb<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t);<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t}<br \/>\n\t}<br \/>\n})();<br \/>\n<!-- Mailchimp for WordPress v4.8.6 - https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mailchimp-for-wp\/ --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mc4wp-form-fields\">\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n\t<label>Email address: <\/label>&#013;<br \/>\n\t&#013;\n<\/p>\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<\/p>\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n\t&#013;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><label>Leave this field empty if you&#8217;re human: <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"mc4wp-response\" \/><!-- \/ Mailchimp for WordPress Plugin --><\/p>\n<p><b>Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Your good deed for the day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Tanya:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 \u201cI start my day every morning reading your updates on the important issues at hand. Thank you for your hard work.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Support our work at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><b>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/gop-congresswoman-says-she-used-marijuana-to-treat-depression-after-being-raped\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, who filed a federal marijuana legalization bill in Congress this week, said she personally used cannabis to treat depression after being raped.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWhen I was 16, I was raped.I was given prescription medication that made the feelings I had of depression worse, and I stopped taking those prescription drugs and I turned to cannabis for a brief period of time in my life.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/top-south-dakota-lawmakers-officially-recommend-marijuana-legalization-bill-for-2022-session\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">South Dakota legislature\u2019s Executive Board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014led by the House speaker and Senate president pro tempore\u2014unanimously approved a recommendation that a marijuana legalization bill be taken up in the 2022 session.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/nyc-subways-ban-marijuana-and-psychedelic-mushroom-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New York City\u2019s Metropolitan Transit Authority<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> banned marijuana\u2014and psychedelic mushroom\u2014ads on subways, buses and trains.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/marijuana-could-be-sold-at-d-c-farmers-markets-under-amendment-unveiled-by-local-activists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Washington, D.C. activists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are proposing an amendment to a marijuana legalization bill being heard by the District Council on Friday that, if adopted, would allow small entrepreneurs to sell cannabis at farmers markets.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are divides on recreational marijuana legalization within <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/marijuana-legalization-attitudes-vary-significantly-within-partisan-coalitions-pew-survey-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">traditional Democratic and Republican partisan coalitions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a new Pew Research Center analysis shows. Still, there\u2019s broad consensus across the ideological spectrum that medical cannabis should be legal.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ FEDERAL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UnhealthyAlcDrg\/status\/1460784049082060806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> sent an alert about reports of apparent fentanyl-laced marijuana.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.judiciary.senate.gov\/imo\/media\/doc\/Strickland%20Responses1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">since-confirmed federal judge nominee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> defended prior comments about marijuana reform in response to questions from Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/public-inspection\/2021-24948\/regulation-of-telepharmacy-practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drug Enforcement Administration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> issued a notice of proposed rulemaking about telepharmacy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugcaucus.senate.gov\/hearings\/the-nexus-between-the-illicit-drug-trade-and-corruption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> held a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3_c6KJfbP6U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hearing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the illegal drug trade and corruption.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gillibrandny\/status\/1461106854457655303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tweeted about meeting with the U.S. Cannabis Council, saying, \u201cWhile we work to legalize marijuana federally, expunge records, and undo decades of injustice caused by our failed drug policies, we also need to make sure that legal cannabis businesses have the legal protection they need to thrive.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenBooker\/status\/1461115321897693185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tweeted, \u201cOur drug laws are outdated and are ineffective at reducing harm. We must pass comprehensive cannabis reform, so we can start lifting people up, not needlessly punishing them.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepBonnie\/status\/1460996381066383365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tweeted, \u201cThe \u2018war on drugs\u2019 has devastated communities across the country and will continue to do so until we stop treating drug use as a criminal issue and instead treat it as a health issue. I\u2019ve introduced legislation with @RepCori to do just that.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/repdonyoung\/status\/1460670402301243395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rep. Don Young (R-AK)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tweeted, \u201cToo many individuals with otherwise clean records have been incarcerated for non-violent cannabis use. This bill includes crucial provisions allowing for the expungement of federal marijuana convictions of non-violent offenders.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The House bill to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/house-bill\/3617\/cosponsors?loclr=cga-bill&amp;pageSort=lastToFirst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">deschedule marijuana and fund programs to repair drug war harms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> got two new cosponsors for a total of 100.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<strong>\u2014<br \/>\n<strong>Marijuana Moment is already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tracking more than 1,200 cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills<\/a> in state legislatures and Congress this year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patreon supporters<\/a> pledging at least $25\/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don\u2019t miss any developments.<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9128 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MM_Bill_Tracker_V5_blank-62.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marijuana bill tracker<\/a> and become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supporter on Patreon<\/a> to get access.<br \/>\n\u2014<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\/ STATES<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoeCunninghamSC\/status\/1461069308495290370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">South Carolina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham, a former congressman, tweeted, \u201cWhen I was in Congress, I voted to decriminalize marijuana on a federal level. Now I\u2019m fighting to legalize it right here in South Carolina. Retweet if you\u2019re with me!\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoshShapiroPA\/status\/1461056636009725973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro, currently the attorney general, tweeted, \u201cIt\u2019s time to legalize recreational marijuana. To be clear: Legalization must consist of regulation, taxation, and expungement. With legalization must come justice.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NikkiFried\/status\/1460998520467599365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, currently the agriculture commissioner, tweeted, \u201cMore jobs + a stronger economy? Making Florida a hemp powerhouse is a win-win for our state.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometownstations.com\/news\/ohio-speaker-of-the-house-doesnt-think-lawmakers-will-legalize-recreational-marijuana\/article_d6b3836c-471e-11ec-8340-9f9cfdaac32d.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ohio\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> House speaker said he doesn\u2019t think marijuana legalization legislation has enough support to pass.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/lara\/0,4601,7-154-89505-572584--,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Michigan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> regulators issued a bulletin about a recall of marijuana products.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyagr.com\/ky-agnews\/press-releases\/2021\/Kentucky-hemp-application-portal-now-open.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kentucky<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> regulators are now accepting applications for 2022 hemp licensing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/revenue\/sites\/maine.gov.revenue\/files\/inline-files\/GIB111FINAL11152021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> regulators sent a bulletin about changes to marijuana excise taxes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.utah.gov\/featured-news\/udoh-announces-recipient-of-the-15th-medical-cannabis-pharmacy-license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Utah<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> regulators awarded a 15th medical cannabis dispensary license.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/IACIO\/bulletins\/2fcb597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Iowa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> regulators provided updated data on the medical cannabidiol program.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/oha\/PH\/PREVENTIONWELLNESS\/Documents\/Oregon%20Psilocybin%20Services%20Public%20Listening%20Sessions%20December%202021%20ENGLISH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oregon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> regulators will hold a series of psilocybin listening sessions next month.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srca.nm.gov\/nmac\/nmregister\/pdf\/xxxii21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Mexico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> regulators will hold a public hearing on proposed marijuana business rules on December 9.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ LOCAL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cloJF9wNoH8&amp;t=2m28s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New York City\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> mayor-elect gifted <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2021\/11\/16\/eric-adams-cracks-up-late-show-audience-gifts-colbert-weed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stephen Colbert<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> rolling papers and joked about giving him marijuana.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CMRaulCampillo\/status\/1461117933388664832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">San Diego, California<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> City Council approved a measure to lower taxes on cannabis production facilities.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krqe.com\/news\/marijuana\/albuquerque-adjusts-ordinances-for-recreational-cannabis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albuquerque, New Mexico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> City Council is considering several proposals to amend marijuana ordinances.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.argusleader.com\/story\/news\/2021\/11\/17\/medical-marijuana-sioux-falls-dispensary-license-lottery-businesses-chosen\/8652600002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sioux Falls, South Dakota<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> officials held a medical cannabis dispensary license lottery.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semana.com\/nacion\/articulo\/congreso-hunde-regulacion-del-consumo-recreativo-de-cannabis-por-que\/202116\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Colombia\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> House of Representatives voted to shelve a marijuana legalization bill.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/todaynationnews.com\/delegates-are-going-to-vote-on-legislation-that-would-allow-industrial-production-of-the-cannabis-plant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Argentina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Chamber of Deputies Committee on Agriculture and Livestock approved a medical cannabis and hemp bill. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diputados.gob.ar\/prensa\/noticias\/2021\/noticias_1685.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Budget and Finance Committee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> also advanced the legislation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/breaking-news\/coalition-mk-to-stop-voting-with-govt-due-to-cannabis-legislation-block-685267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Israeli<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> lawmaker said she would stop voting with the government coalition in protest of the health minister blocking her cannabis legislation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tga.gov.au\/media-release\/new-streamlined-process-medicinal-cannabis-applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Australia\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Therapeutic Goods Administration is streamlining rules for unapproved medicinal cannabis products. Separately, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TammyMLC\/status\/1460898621214257153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">South Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> lawmaker filed a local marijuana legalization bill. And a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/greencate\/status\/1460763975600132097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New South Wales<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> legislator introduced a proposal to protect medical cannabis patients from drugged driving charges.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2021\/11\/17\/kj-health-ministry-open-to-medical-marijuana-clinical-trials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Malaysia\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Health Ministry is open to clinical trials on medical cannabis.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ SCIENCE &amp; HEALTH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A study found that \u201cmedical cannabis use was associated with clinical improvements in pain, function, and quality of life with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1089\/can.2021.0088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">reductions in prescription drug use<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">; 73% either ceased or decreased opioid consumption and 31% discontinued benzodiazepines.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/nvss\/vsrr\/drug-overdose-data.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> reported that more than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the one-year period ending in April.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION &amp; ANALYSIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/INDems\/status\/1460691642839711744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indiana Democratic Party<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tweeted, \u201cThe opioid and prescription drug epidemic has not ended in the Hoosier State. But by legalizing marijuana, Hoosiers can pack a solid punch against addiction and create a better future for Hoosiers across Indiana.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/conduitstreet.mdcounties.org\/2021\/11\/16\/winter-macocon-academy-electives-tackle-agritourism-parks-and-rec-technology-cannabis-policy-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maryland Association of Counties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is hosting a course on cannabis policy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prohibitionist organization <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nationalfamilies.org\/an-announcement-1934100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Families in Action<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is ceasing operations after 45 years.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ BUSINESS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/en\/news-release\/2021\/11\/17\/2336216\/0\/en\/Jushi-Holdings-Inc-Reports-Third-Quarter-2021-Financial-Results.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jushi Holdings Inc.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> reported quarterly revenue of $54 million. It is also acquiring <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2021\/11\/17\/2336187\/0\/en\/Jushi-Holdings-Inc-Further-Expands-Nevada-Footprint-Through-Agreement-to-Acquire-Vertically-Integrated-State-Operator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NuLeaf, Inc.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/4front-ventures-reports-third-quarter-2021-financial-results-and-provides-business-update-301427190.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4Front Ventures Corp.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> reported quarterly systemwide pro forma revenue of $33.1 million and a net loss of $4.6 million.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/schwazze-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-mcg-llc-301426023.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schwazze<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is acquiring MCG, LLC.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2021\/11\/17\/2336138\/0\/en\/Rubicon-Organics-Reports-Record-Third-Quarter-2021-Financial-Results-and-Operational-Update.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rubicon Organics Inc.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> reported quarterly net revenue of $7.1 million and a net loss of $3.8 million.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/poseidon-investment-management-announces-launch-of-poseidon-dynamic-cannabis-exchange-traded-fund-301426434.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Poseidon Investment Management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is launching a new cannabis ETF.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/money\/business\/michigan\/2021\/11\/17\/recreational-cannabis-delivery-service-eaze-expands-detroit\/8586673002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eaze<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> launched its marijuana delivery service in Detroit, Michigan.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ir.weedmaps.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/weedmaps-releases-first-data-insights-report-cannabis-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Weedmaps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> published a data and insights report about the cannabis industry.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/talkbusiness.net\/2021\/11\/medical-marijuana-sales-in-arkansas-near-67000-pounds-through-october\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Arkansas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> dispensaries have sold nearly 67,000 pounds of medical cannabis since sales began.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ CULTURE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barandrestaurant.com\/food-beverage\/cheech-marin-launches-stoner-food-virtual-brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cheech Marin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is launching a late-night food delivery service catering to cannabis consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">subscribe<\/a> to get Marijuana Moment\u2019s daily dispatch in your inbox.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(function() {<br \/>\n\twindow.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || {<br \/>\n\t\tlisteners: [],<br \/>\n\t\tforms: {<br \/>\n\t\t\ton: function(evt, cb) {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\twindow.mc4wp.listeners.push(<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t{<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tevent   : evt,<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcallback: cb<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t);<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t}<br \/>\n\t}<br \/>\n})();<br \/>\n<!-- Mailchimp for WordPress v4.8.6 - 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