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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a> released a report detailing which industries drug test workers the most and least\u2014and showing that states where marijuana is legal generally have the lowest rates of employee drug testing.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Department of Veterans Affairs<\/span><\/a> is launching a new grants program on suicide prevention services for military veterans, but it specifically says it won\u2019t support any treatments involving the use of marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Connecticut legislature\u2019s Public Health Committee<\/span><\/a> held a hearing on a bill to create a system to provide certain patients with access to psychedelic-assisted treatment with substances like MDMA and psilocybin.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee<\/span><\/a> held the third and final installment of a series of hearings on marijuana legalization that the panel\u2019s chairman is using to gather input ahead of filing a reform bill.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A new poll found that <\/span>majorities of Maryland Democrats, Republicans and independents<\/span><\/a> support legalizing marijuana as it moves through the legislature\u2014and that support for the reform strongly outpaces President Joe Biden\u2019s approval rating in the state.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>President Joe Biden<\/span><\/a> signed a bill designating methamphetamine as an emerging drug threat and requiring the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to develop and implement a response plan.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Federal prosecutors<\/span><\/a> charged a \u201cRussian oligarch\u201d with making illegal campaign contributions as part of an alleged scheme to \u201ccurry favor with candidates that might be able to help\u2026obtain cannabis and marijuana licenses.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)<\/span><\/a> authored an op-ed arguing for the need to pass comprehensive marijuana legalization ahead of banking-focused legislation.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Missouri Democratic congressional candidate <\/span>Ray Reed<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cIt is time to legalize recreational marijuana and expunge the records of those serving time for nonviolent marijuana offenses. When I am in Congress, this will be a top priority of mine.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ STATES<\/b>
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\n<\/span>New Hampshire<\/span><\/a> Gov. Chris Sununu (R), who opposes legalizing marijuana, said the policy change \u201ccould be inevitable\u201d and that legislation to conduct cannabis sales through state-run stores is \u201cthe right bill and the right structure.\u201d Separately the <\/span>Senate majority leader and minority leader<\/span><\/a> both said they don\u2019t think now is the time to legalize.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Washington State<\/span><\/a> Gov. Jay Inslee (D) appointed a new member of the Liquor and Cannabis Board.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Pennsylvania<\/span><\/a> Gov. Tom Wolf (D) tweeted, \u201cColorado announced $12.2 billion in total cannabis sales. We\u2019re missing out. #LegalizeIt.\u201d Separately, the <\/span>secretary for drug and alcohol programs<\/span><\/a> denied blame for the state\u2019s failure to clarify rules on addiction treatment and medical cannabis.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Florida<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, currently the agriculture commissioner, tweeted, \u201cFlorida needs legalized weed.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Texas<\/span><\/a> Democratic attorney general candidate Rochelle Garza tweeted, \u201cIt\u2019s time to legalize the sale and use of recreational cannabis in Texas. Nearly 70% of Texans support legalization, and they deserve an Attorney General who will work with them to advance our priorities.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Georgia<\/span><\/a> House of Representatives could vote on legislation to add new medical cannabis business licenses and process existing approvals on Tuesday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>California<\/span><\/a> senator filed a bill to require cities to allow medical cannabis dispensaries, delivery services or both.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>An <\/span>Illinois<\/span><\/a> judge ordered regulators to process some marijuana craft cultivation license applications.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Arkansas<\/span><\/a> regulators filed proposed hemp rules.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Oregon<\/span><\/a> regulators published guidance on marijuana home delivery.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> regulators released average market rates for marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>New Jersey<\/span><\/a> Division of Highway Traffic Safety tweeted, \u201cEver hear someone say they drive better high? Don\u2019t believe it. Cannabis will impair your ability to drive. Don\u2019t risk it.\u201d<\/span>
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\/ LOCAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Gwinnett County, Georgia\u2019s<\/span><\/a> district attorney is being sued over raids against businesses that sell delta-8 THC products.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Denver, Colorado<\/span><\/a> hearing officer recommended that a marijuana hospitality license be approved for the Patterson Inn.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Russia\u2019s<\/span><\/a> deputy foreign minister criticized other countries for legalizing marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Germany\u2019s<\/span><\/a> drug commissioner said the government is in the \u201cearly stages\u201d of forming a marijuana legalization plan.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Bermuda\u2019s<\/span><\/a> attorney general spoke about difficulties in processing marijuana expungements.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A study found that \u201cmedical marijuana is efficacious in <\/span>chronic pain<\/span><\/a> patients.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A study suggested that \u201cfeeding [industrial hemp] with a high CBDA content for 14 days increases lying behavior and decreases biomarkers of <\/span>stress and inflammation<\/span><\/a> in cattle.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>New Mexico Republican Party<\/span><\/a> criticized Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) for not calling a special session to address a \u201cviolent crime crisis\u201d while she convened one last year to legalize marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Indiana Democratic Party<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cCannabis is a $10 billion+ industry. Indiana is losing out on a sound economic opportunity because of the @indgop\u2019s culture wars. It\u2019s time to legalize marijuana, and it\u2019s the @INDems who want to get it done. Elect more Democrats = legalize cannabis.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>New York Daily News editorial board<\/span><\/a> cheered state regulators\u2019 move to give people with marijuana convictions the first shot at recreational retail licenses.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Columbia Care Inc.<\/span><\/a> announced preliminary annual revenue of $460.1 million and a net loss of $146.9 million.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Dutchie<\/span><\/a> donated $100,000 to Last Prisoner Project and pledged to match $1 million in donations from dispensary partners and cannabis consumers.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.<\/span><\/a> declared a quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Trulieve<\/span><\/a> is closing a marijuana cultivation facility in Florida.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.<\/span><\/a> released its 2021 environmental, social and governance metrics.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ CULTURE<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Melissa Etheridge<\/span><\/a> spoke about psilocybin as an alternative to opioids.<\/span>
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