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\n<\/span>Marijuana Moment compiled an analysis of the <\/span>top marijuana, psychedelics and drug policy reform developments of 2021<\/span><\/a>\u2014including a record number of states legalizing cannabis, psychedelics and drug decriminalization bills advancing in states, sanctioned safe consumption sites opening and debate on banking and legalization heating up in Congress.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D)<\/span><\/a> pardoned 1,351 people for past marijuana convictions.<\/span><\/p>\n