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\n<\/span>Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R)<\/span><\/a> hinted he may veto a medical cannabis bill that lawmakers have been negotiating to replace the overturned voter-approved ballot measure unless there\u2019s a sharp reduction in the amount of marijuana that patients can purchase.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>New Hampshire lawmakers<\/span><\/a> have already pre-filed at least six marijuana legalization bills for the 2022 session\u2014including one from Republican House leaders and others that would put cannabis on the ballot for voters to decide.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D)<\/span><\/a> announced he has granted pardons to 30 people, most for marijuana and other drug offenses. He has now issued more pardons in his first three years in office than any governor in the state\u2019s recent history.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Illinois Department of Revenue<\/span><\/a> data shows the state has collected nearly $100 million more in tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales than from alcohol so far in 2021, and cannabis totals have exceeded those for liquor in every single month since February.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate <\/span>Mehmet Oz<\/span><\/a> coauthored a column discussing the possible impact of marijuana use on sperm counts and pregnancy.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>In a year-end review, <\/span>Missouri\u2019s<\/span><\/a> attorney general highlighted a restitution order he issued to a medical cannabis business earlier in the year.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>New York\u2019s<\/span><\/a> hemp plan received federal approval.<\/span><\/p>\n

New Mexico<\/span><\/a> regulators finalized marijuana retail, manufacturing and courier business <\/span>rules<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Illinois<\/span><\/a> regulators adopted a rule establishing processes to deny marijuana dispensary business licenses due to tax delinquency.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> Bureau of Investigation uploaded a form to apply for pardons for certain marijuana convictions.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Michigan<\/span><\/a> regulators issued guidance about new proof of financial responsibility insurance requirements for medical cannabis businesses.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Vermont<\/span><\/a> regulators held a hearing to receive public comment on proposed marijuana rules.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Massachusetts<\/span><\/a> regulator said her time working with incarcerated people while employed at a sheriff\u2019s office informs her approach to cannabis rules. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rochester, New York\u2019s<\/span><\/a> mayor-elect spoke about plans to use marijuana tax revenue to support a guaranteed basic income program.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Rapid City, South Dakota<\/span><\/a> City Council discussed medical cannabis dispensary license applications.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Pakistan\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Ministry of Science & Technology tweeted about the revenue potential of THC and CBD products.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A study found that medical cannabis users \u201creported <\/span>improved pain, sleep, and mood<\/span><\/a> symptoms at follow-up after cannabis use.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A survey found that 75 percent of <\/span>addiction specialists <\/span><\/a>support legalizing psychedelic therapy.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A survey found that 40 percent of <\/span>Australians<\/span><\/a> support legalizing marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Boston Globe editorial board<\/span><\/a> is urging Massachusetts lawmakers to update marijuana-impaired driving laws.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>An <\/span>American Enterprise Institute<\/span><\/a> senior fellow authored an op-ed arguing that smaller communities within cities should have a say in opting out of allowing marijuana businesses.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.<\/span><\/a> is acquiring Bloom Dispensaries.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Trulieve Cannabis Corp.<\/span><\/a> acquired PurpleMed Healing Center.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Former football player <\/span>Marvin Washington<\/span><\/a> spoke about the value of medical cannabis and psilocybin for athletes and military veterans.<\/span><\/p>\n

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