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\n<\/span><\/a>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism<\/span><\/a>, chaired by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), has scheduled a hearing on federal marijuana reform\u00a0 next Tuesday\u2014likely to closely coincide with the introduction of a much-anticipated federal legalization bill he\u2019s sponsoring with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR).<\/span>
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\nBipartisan members of Congress<\/span><\/a> are pushing back on the failure of marijuana amendments on military veterans\u2019 medical access and public housing eviction protections in the House Rules Committee this week.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D)<\/span><\/a> signed a bill that bans most workplaces from firing or otherwise punishing employees for marijuana use.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>National Institute on Drug Abuse<\/span><\/a> announced it plans to finally award a contract to a second supplier of marijuana to be used in research. For half a century, the single source has been the University of Mississippi, whose products scientists have complained about.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D)<\/span><\/a> helped cut the ribbon at a new hemp processing facility days after a state law allowing THC-infused edibles and drinks took effect.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Montana marijuana businesses<\/span><\/a> are facing a seemingly endless cycle of local votes on whether or not they can operate in certain jurisdictions.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Department of Justice<\/span><\/a> agreed to pay $150,000 in legal fees to a law firm that had been in a legal battle over records related to Customs and Border Protection\u2019s policy on foreigners who work in the marijuana industry.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sens. Roger Marshall (R-KS), John Barrasso (R-WY), John Boozman (R-AR), Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Rand Paul (R-KY)<\/span><\/a> released a public service announcement about fentanyl, including claims that it is being laced into marijuana and other drugs.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)<\/span><\/a> said a marijuana bill that centers on, and perhaps expands beyond, banking \u201cmight be where the action is.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)<\/span><\/a> gave a House floor <\/span>speech<\/span><\/a> about<\/span><\/a> environmental harms associated with illegal marijuana cultivation.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Wisconsin Democratic congressional candidate <\/span>Mark Neumann<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cThere is no denying there is large public support for the legalization of recreational marijuana. It\u2019s time we move to full legalization, push to expunge & vacate all marijuana convictions & reinvest that $ into communities hardest hit by the War on Drugs.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ STATES<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Florida\u2019s<\/span><\/a> attorney general is calling on President Joe Biden to declare fentanyl \u201ca weapon of mass destruction.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Arkansas<\/span><\/a> activists defended their marijuana legalization initiative from criticism by other advocates who say it would favor big business.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>South Dakota<\/span><\/a> Legislature\u2019s Rules Review Committee approved changes to medical cannabis regulations.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Massachusetts\u2019s<\/span><\/a> former top marijuana regulator deflected questions about his reasons for stepping down early.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Connecticut<\/span><\/a> regulators announced the names of 16 marijuana business license applicants who were approved to be social equity cultivators.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Minnesota<\/span><\/a> regulators announced that medical cannabis gummies and chews will go on sale August 1.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Kentucky\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee held another town hall meeting.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Colorado\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Legislative Council Staff published an overview of cannabis legislation that was considered this session.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Vermont<\/span><\/a> regulators will review recommendations for marijuana social equity approval and full licensure, as well as compliant packaging options, on Wednesday.<\/span>
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\/ LOCAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Denver, Colorado<\/span><\/a> regulators are proposing to reserve all marijuana delivery licenses for social equity businesses.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Portland, Oregon<\/span><\/a> officials are hosting a \u201cCannabis Empowerment Day\u201d on August 12.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A former <\/span>Uruguayan<\/span><\/a> president said drugs should be legalized in order to hurt cartel profits.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Kenyan<\/span><\/a> presidential candidate is touring U.S. marijuana cultivation facilities. Meanwhile, <\/span>deputy presidential candidates<\/span><\/a> discussed cannabis at a debate.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Thailand\u2019s<\/span><\/a> public health minister is facing a <\/span>censure motion<\/span><\/a> from opposition lawmakers over the cannabis reform policy he led.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Brussels, <\/span>Belgium\u2019s<\/span><\/a> mayor is calling for the legalization of marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A study of female athletes found that \u201ccannabis users produced significantly less power in the first 2 stages of the Wingate assessment, but CU experienced significantly less <\/span>anaerobic fatigue<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A study found that \u201clegalization of the recreational use of marijuana was associated with a 6.5% increase in <\/span>injury crash rates<\/span><\/a> and a 2.3% increase in <\/span>fatal crash rates<\/span><\/a>, but the subsequent onset of retail marijuana sales did not elicit additional substantial changes.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A poll found that <\/span>British Columbia, Canada adults<\/span><\/a> support decriminalizing drugs, 49 percent to 39 percent, but they oppose legalizing drugs, 53 percent to 35 percent.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Kentucky Democratic Party<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cNot ONE single person spoke out against legalizing medical marijuana at the hearing. But several spoke about the need to legalize medical marijuana so their loved ones could live with less pain and suffering. Polling shows that 90% of Kentuckians support the legalization of medical marijuana. While GOP legislators ignore the voices of Kentuckians, @GovAndyBeshear is working hard to make sure we\u2019re heard.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>COMPASS Pathways plc<\/span><\/a> has a new CEO.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Canopy Growth Corporation<\/span><\/a> retired C$263 million worth of debt.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Tilray Brands, Inc.<\/span><\/a> launched a new cannabis education platform.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Here\u2019s a look at the Russian ties of <\/span>Curaleaf\u2019s<\/span><\/a> leadership and investors.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ CULTURE<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Berner<\/span><\/a> is opening a Cookies dispensary in Thailand.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Travel writer <\/span>Rick Steves<\/span><\/a> is raising money for NORML.<\/span>
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