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\n<\/span>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>U.S. Sentencing Commission<\/span><\/a> released a report analyzing the scope of President Joe Biden\u2019s marijuana pardon proclamation\u2014including a state-by-state breakdown of where people who stand to get relief were convicted.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D)<\/span><\/a> is \u201cactively considering\u201d taking up President Joe Biden\u2019s request to issue mass marijuana pardons and is asking courts officials to compile data on how many people may have relevant cannabis convictions. In the meantime, he\u2019s urging people to start the process by getting pardon applications in.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D)<\/span><\/a>, a U.S. Senate candidate, touted the \u201cgreat conversation\u201d about marijuana that he had with President Joe Biden just ahead of the president\u2019s cannabis pardon proclamation.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A new poll shows that <\/span>South Dakota voters<\/span><\/a> narrowly oppose the marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot\u2014the second recent public survey to find the measure trailing. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Eleanor Homes Norton (D-DC)<\/span><\/a> is calling on President Joe Biden to follow up on his marijuana pardons by ending his support for a continued blockade on legal cannabis sales in Washington, D.C. and by allowing the District to issue clemency locally.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Missouri\u2019s marijuana legalization campaign<\/span><\/a> has raised nearly $700,000 in large donations from medical cannabis businesses since October 1.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/span><\/a> is cohosting a hemp industry research needs workshop on November 15.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Federal Aviation Administration<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cImpairment from over-the-counter medication \"💊\" and CBD products \"🌱\" can affect your judgment and decision-making when flying an aircraft.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>U.S. Embassy in Tokyo<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cTraveling to #Japan? \"💊\" Drugs\u202fthat are illegal in Japan may surprise you! Note that some medications that are prescribed in the U.S., including Adderall, are prohibited in #Japan. Smart to leave CBD products at home too!\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO)<\/span><\/a> said psychedelic therapy \u201cobviously has potential,\u201d but he isn\u2019t taking a position on the psychedelics legalization initiative on Colorado\u2019s November ballot.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)<\/span><\/a> filed a bill to temporarily schedule fentanyl analogues for two years while requiring the Department of Justice to evaluate them and then delist any that are not shown to be harmful.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC)<\/span><\/a> spoke about the benefits of medical cannabis.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)<\/span><\/a> criticized a Fox Business contributor for complaining about how much his Taco Bell lunch cost, tweeting, \u201cIf someone is talking politics and eating $28 of Taco Bell in one sitting then my immediate follow up question is what their thoughts are on Biden\u2019s executive order on cannabis rescheduling.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Former Rep. John Fleming (R-LA)<\/span><\/a> said marijuana is \u201cdefinitely a gateway drug.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>North Carolina Senate candidate <\/span>Cheri Beasley<\/span><\/a>, a former state Supreme Court chief justice, tweeted, \u201cLegalizing marijuana will strengthen our economy and help our farmers. It just makes sense.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Indiana<\/span><\/a> Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) <\/span>suggested<\/span><\/a> he thinks marijuana should be rescheduled.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>California<\/span><\/a> Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) touted actions that a task force he convened took to destroy illegal cannabis worth an estimated retail value of more than $15 million. Separately, the <\/span>attorney general<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cThe people being forced to live and work in squalid conditions at illegal grow sites aren\u2019t the ones profiting from the illicit cannabis market. They\u2019re being exploited by a bigger, more organized machine. It cannot and will not be tolerated.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Washington State<\/span><\/a> Gov. Jay Inslee (D) tweeted about Colorado officials sending a letter urging Congress to pass marijuana banking legislation, saying, \u201cHappy to see Colorado joining us in continuing to urge our federal leaders to save lives by protecting cannabis-related businesses.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Former <\/span>Arkansas<\/span><\/a> Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) claimed that drug cartels will benefit if the marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot is approved.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>South Carolina<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham, a former congressman, held a <\/span>press conference<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>reiterate<\/span><\/a> his pledge to legalize marijuana. He also spoke about his support for legalization in a new TV <\/span>ad<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Texas<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O\u2019Rourke, a former congressman, said that if he wins, \u201cwe must prioritize legalizing marijuana.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Maryland<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore tweeted, \u201cIf Marylanders vote to legalize recreational marijuana, our administration will make sure that its rollout is going to be fair and equitable. This is a unique opportunity for the state of Maryland to get this right \u2013 both on the economic equity, but also on social justice. If Marylanders legalize recreational marijuana, we have to talk about automatic expungement for those who have cannabis convictions, particularly black and brown communities that have been disproportionately harmed.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Nebraska<\/span><\/a> medical cannabis activists dropped their lawsuit that sought to overturn the state\u2019s geographic requirements for ballot initiative signatures.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Rhode Island<\/span><\/a> representative spoke about his successful legislation that legalized safe consumption sites for illegal drugs that are expected to open soon.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Mississippi<\/span><\/a> representative spoke about the economic benefits of pardoning people for marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>New York\u2019s<\/span><\/a> top marijuana regulator expressed uncertainty about when recreational marijuana sales will be able to start. Separately, <\/span>regulators<\/span><\/a> are launching a cannabis compliance training and mentorship program.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Massachusetts<\/span><\/a> Cannabis Control Commission delayed action on final approval for a business that the state\u2019s top marijuana regulator says she gave up ownership and control over through an attestation that officials have not yet formally processed.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The director of <\/span>Alabama\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Bureau of Pardons and Paroles said any move to pardon people for marijuana possession \u201cjust won\u2019t have an impact in our state.\u201d Separately, <\/span>regulators<\/span><\/a> have received more than 380 medical cannabis dispensary application requests.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Washington, D.C.\u2019s<\/span><\/a> government is being sued by an unregulated marijuana business that says police improperly seized cash without returning it.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> regulators sent a health and safety advisory about\u00a0 marijuana products with levels of yeast and mold above the acceptable limits. They also sent a <\/span>notification<\/span><\/a> about products that were not tested in accordance with requirements. Separately, the <\/span>Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee<\/span><\/a> will meet on Monday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Denver, Colorado\u2019s<\/span><\/a> mayor announced a program to use marijuana revenue to provide minority- and women-owned businesses with access to investors, grants and loans.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Kansas City, Missouri\u2019s<\/span><\/a> mayor tweeted, \u201cThe Star\u2019s \u2018Vote Yes\u2019 endorsement on Amendment 3\/marijuana legalization is the right take.\u00a0 While imperfect, the current alternative is not a better, fair system, it\u2019s gridlock in the MO legislature, prohibition of marijuana, and perpetuation of an unjust criminal justice system.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Denton, Texas\u2019s<\/span><\/a> police chief expressed some concerns about the local marijuana decriminalization initiative on the city\u2019s November ballot.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A judge overturned <\/span>Great Falls, Montana\u2019s<\/span><\/a> ban on marijuana dispensaries.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Roswell, New Mexico<\/span><\/a> school officials are considering a new policy on student medical cannabis use.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Mexican<\/span><\/a> lawmaker smoked marijuana outside of the legislative building.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The son of the <\/span>Philippine<\/span><\/a> justice secretary was arrested for marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>London, <\/span>England\u2019s<\/span><\/a> mayor <\/span>dodged<\/span><\/a> questions about cannabis enforcement.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A study indicated that \u201cCBD might be beneficial in <\/span>alleviating UVB-induced skin damage<\/span><\/a> in humans.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A poll of <\/span>Canadians<\/span><\/a> found that they support marijuana being legal, 66 percent to 30 percent, and back expunging past records, 64 percent to 20 percent.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Economist<\/span><\/a> is calling on the U.S. to legalize cocaine.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Kansas City Star editorial board<\/span><\/a> is urging Missouri voters to approve the marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Globe and Mail editorial board<\/span><\/a> is calling on the Canadian government to make it easier to clear people\u2019s marijuana conviction records.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Portland Press Herald editorial board<\/span><\/a> is criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage, a former governor, over his repeated false claims that the government is giving out \u201ccrack pipes.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Open Secrets<\/span><\/a> analyzed campaign finance contributions to committees supporting and opposing marijuana legalization initiatives on states\u2019 November ballots.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>MMJ Biopharma Cultivation<\/span><\/a> signed a memorandum of understanding with the Drug Enforcement Administration to receive a marijuana cultivation license.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>urban-gro, Inc.<\/span><\/a> is acquiring Dawson Van Orden, Inc.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> retailers sold $150.4 million worth of legal marijuana products in August.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ CULTURE<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Elon Musk<\/span><\/a> reportedly often shows people he meets with \u201ca chart explaining that MDMA and mushrooms are better for human health than alcohol.\u201d<\/span>
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