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\n<\/span><\/a>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A federal handbook published by the <\/span>National Institute of Standards and Technology<\/span><\/a> is getting a new cannabis-focused section with recommendations on potency measurement, packaging, labeling and other issues. It\u2019s the result of a vote at a recent National Conference of Weights and Measures event.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer\u2019s (D-NY) <\/span>marijuana legalization bill got two additional cosponsor<\/span><\/a>s, but one of them\u2014Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)\u2014emphasized in her press release about signing on that Congress should still enact cannabis banking legislation as soon as possible.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Drug Enforcement Administration<\/span><\/a> is being sued again for refusing to allow terminally ill cancer patients to access psilocybin-assisted therapy despite Right to Try laws.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Michigan regulators<\/span><\/a> announced $20 million in marijuana revenue-funded grants to support research on the benefits of medical cannabis for military veterans.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>President Joe Biden<\/span><\/a> released a \u201cSafer America Plan\u201d that includes a proposal to eliminate the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine but also pushes to \u201cimpose tougher penalties for fentanyl trafficking.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Former President Donald Trump<\/span><\/a> again suggested that people who sell drugs should receive the death penalty.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cIt\u2019s time to end the federal prohibition of cannabis.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and John Cornyn (R-TX)<\/span><\/a> led a group of 29 other senators in filing a resolution calling on Russia to free American basketball player Brittney Griner, who is being detained for possessing cannabis vapes.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cUnfortunately federal bureaucracy continues to block Schedule I drugs under Right to Try. I\u2019m proud to lead this bipartisan legislation with @SenBooker.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine waters (D-CA)<\/span><\/a> touted the inclusion of marijuana banking provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO)<\/span><\/a> tweeted about Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer\u2019s (D-NY) new marijuana legalization bill, saying. \u201cThank you for your work on this bill and broader cannabis reforms. Look forward to working together to make sure we can enact commonsense cannabis reform this year!\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA)<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201c.@SenBooker@SenSchumer @RonWyden took a huge step toward cannabis justice today with #CAOA. Removing cannabis from the list of controlled substances is overdue. It\u2019s time the federal govt caught up with the states, end the war on drugs, & reinvest in communities most impacted. We look forward to working together to finally pass a comprehensive cannabis bill into law.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)<\/span><\/a> sent a press release praising Senate leadership\u2019s filing a marijuana legalization bill.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The House bill to <\/span>remove barriers to marijuana research<\/span><\/a> got four new cosponsors for a total of ten.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ STATES<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Illinois<\/span><\/a> Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) cheered <\/span>regulators\u2019<\/span><\/a> issuing 149 new marijuana dispensary licenses to social equity applicants, tweeting, \u201cIllinois is leading the way in addressing the War on Drugs as no state has before, and dispensary ownership that reflects our state\u2019s diversity is a product of that commitment\u2026 These licenses represent a significant step toward accountability for the decades of injustice preceding cannabis legalization and we will continue to prioritize equity in this process.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Kentucky<\/span><\/a> Gov. Andy Beshear (D) tweeted, \u201cNinety percent of Kentucky adults support medical cannabis and the Team KY Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee will help ensure every voice is heard as I weigh executive action that could provide access for those suffering from chronic pain or our veterans suffering from PTSD.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Florida<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist, currently a congressman, said he wants to legalize marijuana and use the revenue to support teachers and law enforcement.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Hawaii<\/span><\/a> Republican gubernatorial candidate BJ Penn said he supports legalizing marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Iowa\u2019s<\/span><\/a> attorney general is pushing to legalize fentanyl test strips.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Minnesota<\/span><\/a> representative authored an op-ed on a new law legalizing THC-infused edibles and drinks.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Montana<\/span><\/a> regulators proposed rules on additional canopy license tiers for marijuana cultivators and authorizing dispensary customer loyalty <\/span>programs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Louisiana<\/span><\/a> regulators filed rules on raw medical cannabis products.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> regulators issued an informational notification about corydalis as an ingredient in marijuana products.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Washington State<\/span><\/a> regulators published a policy statement on the transfer of wet cannabis flower from producers to processors.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>California<\/span><\/a> regulators said they expect to seize more than $1 billion worth of illegal cannabis products.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Connecticut<\/span><\/a> regulators discussed the future of the medical cannabis program at a meeting.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>New York<\/span><\/a> regulators are hosting workshops to help equity businesses prepare to apply for marijuana dispensary licenses.<\/span>
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\/ LOCAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>La Crosse County, Wisconsin<\/span><\/a> Board of Supervisors decided not to put a nonbinding marijuana legalization advisory referendum on the November ballot.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Appleton, Wisconsin<\/span><\/a> Common Council is considering a measure to place a nonbinding marijuana legalization advisory question on the November ballot.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Chicago, Illinois<\/span><\/a> City Council is considering a proposal to prohibit CBD shops from advertising themselves as \u201cdispensaries.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Newport, Rhode Island<\/span><\/a> City Council voted to place a referendum on the November ballot about whether to allow marijuana businesses to operate.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Detroit, Michigan\u2019s<\/span><\/a> City Council president pro tem said that the city\u2019s recreational marijuana ordinance ensures social equity.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Clatsop County, Oregon<\/span><\/a> Commission is considering putting a measure on the ballot to enact a two-year moratorium on psilocybin services businesses.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Colombian<\/span><\/a> President-elect Gustavo Petro, who has vocally criticized the war on drugs, discussed drug policy with Biden administration officials.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Philippine<\/span><\/a> senator filed a limited medical cannabis <\/span>bill<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Scotland\u2019s<\/span><\/a> drug policy minister criticized the UK Home Office\u2019s proposal to revoke passports and driver\u2019s licenses for certain drug offenses.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A study suggested that \u201cC. sativa possess[es] <\/span>antiemetic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory<\/span><\/a> effects in chemotherapy-induced nausea in rats.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Researchers are recruiting participants for a <\/span>genomic study<\/span><\/a> to \u201cbetter understand factors that influence cannabis use and related risks and benefits of cannabis use.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Independent Community Bankers of America<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cSenate Democrats introduced sweeping legislation to end federal cannabis prohibitions, potentially paving the way for an ICBA-advocated cannabis banking safe harbor.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>New York Daily News editorial board<\/span><\/a> cheered Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer\u2019s (D-NY) new marijuana legalization bill.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A lawsuit accusing <\/span>Verano, Green Thumb Industries, Surterra Holdings and Akerna<\/span><\/a> of colluding to monopolize the Illinois marijuana market has been dropped by the plaintiffs.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Canadian<\/span><\/a> retailers sold C$375.8 million worth of legal marijuana products in May.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ CULTURE<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Stephen Colbert<\/span><\/a> appeared to joke about a difficult psilocybin trip he had.<\/span><\/p>\n

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