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\n<\/span><\/a>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b>
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\n<\/span>President Joe Biden<\/span><\/a> will sign the marijuana research bill that Congress passed this week once it is formally transmitted to his desk, a White House spokesperson said.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD)<\/span><\/a> announced he will soon be filing a bill to protect federal workers from losing security clearances over marijuana. As he unveiled initial details of the forthcoming proposal at a hearing he was chairing, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) passed him a note to say she\u2019d be cosponsoring the proposal.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV)<\/span><\/a> filed a new bill to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to access certain federal Small Business Administration loans and services, just like companies in any other industry can.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>With <\/span>former President Donald Trump<\/span><\/a> announcing another run for the White House, Marijuana Moment compiled a lengthly look at his record on cannabis and drug policy\u2014including his recent focus on pushing for the death penalty for people who sell drugs.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York<\/span><\/a> selected 10 teams of firms that will be responsible for building out about 150 turn-key storefront facilities for social equity marijuana retailers to operate out of. Regulators are expected to approve the first round of adult-use dispensary licenses on Monday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Arizona retailers<\/span><\/a> have sold more than $1 billion worth of legal marijuana products so far in 2022\u2014and there are still three more months worth of data to come in.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Rob Portman (R-OH) and Reps. Danny Davis (D-IL) and David Schweikert (R-AZ)<\/span><\/a> filed legislation to repeal the lifetime ban on receiving the American Opportunity Tax Credit for students with felony drug convictions.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA)<\/span><\/a> sent a press release cheering Congress\u2019s passage of marijuana research legislation.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)<\/span><\/a> mentioned her support for legalizing marijuana in a House floor <\/span>speech<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The House bill to <\/span>facilitate expungements of marijuana convictions<\/span><\/a> got one new cosponsor for a total of two.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ STATES<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Kentucky<\/span><\/a> Gov. Andy Beshear (D) touted his medical cannabis executive order but said it is \u201cnot a substitute\u201d for legalization legislation that lawmakers could pass.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Pennsylvania<\/span><\/a> Gov. Tom Wolf (D) tweeted, \u201cI\u2019m proud of the bills I\u2019ve signed into law as governor. Bills like the Farm Bill, GI Bill, Clean Slate, raising the high school dropout age, and medical marijuana legalization will have a lasting impact on Pennsylvanians.\u201d Separately, the new <\/span>Senate majority leader<\/span><\/a> said she doesn\u2019t think marijuana legalization is worth considering until federal law changes.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Maryland<\/span><\/a> Attorney General-elect Anthony Brown (D) named a former U.S. Cannabis Council president and CEO to his transition team.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Florida\u2019s<\/span><\/a> agriculture commissioner tweeted, \u201cStrongly urging @GovRonDeSantis to not cancel our regularly scheduled Clemency Board meeting. Only had 1 this year. It\u2019s our obligation to hear those crying out for justice. We must also consider pardons for state level marijuana offenses as @POTUS asked earlier this year.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/a> Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety approved legislation to allow unlicensed cannabis businesses to obtain \u201ctransitional licenses.\u201d <\/span>
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\n<\/span>A spokesperson for <\/span>Kansas\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Senate president said his position that medical cannabis legislation is not a priority has not changed.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>New <\/span>Minnesota<\/span><\/a> senators-elect discussed their views on marijuana legalization.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>North Carolina<\/span><\/a> appeals court is being asked to reconsider a ruling that criminalized nearly all non-flower forms of hemp.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A top <\/span>New York<\/span><\/a> Office of Cannabis Management official spoke about efforts to launch recreational marijuana sales.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Oregon<\/span><\/a> regulators approved rules on marijuana testing validity.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Utah<\/span><\/a> regulators are asking lawmakers to enact a ban on synthetic cannabinoids in medical cannabis products.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> regulators issued a bulletin about marijuana rules changes.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>California<\/span><\/a> Department of Tax and Fee Administration reported that the state generated $242 million in cannabis tax revenue for the third quarter of 2022. The <\/span>Legislative Analyst\u2019s Office<\/span><\/a> noted that \u201cstate cannabis tax revenues have declined for five consecutive quarters.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Vermont<\/span><\/a> regulators will hold a question and answer session about marijuana on Monday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Alaska\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Advisory Task Force on Recreational Marijuana will meet on Tuesday.<\/span>
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\/ LOCAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Buffalo, New York<\/span><\/a> Common Council is considering a $242,000 settlement in a lawsuit filed by a firefighter who was fired over medical cannabis use.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Tucson, Arizona<\/span><\/a> Planning Commission recommended development code amendments related to marijuana dispensaries.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Miami, Florida<\/span><\/a> officials deferred action on a proposal to allow medical cannabis dispensaries to operate.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Deschutes County, Oregon<\/span><\/a> Commission will hold a hearing on proposed land-use regulations for psilocybin businesses on Monday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>United Nations General Assembly Third Committee<\/span><\/a> approved a resolution on \u201cthe world drug problem.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Swiss<\/span><\/a> officials are considering importing cannabis from Canada for a trial on legal sales.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>An <\/span>Irish<\/span><\/a> lawmaker plans to file a bill to legalize low-level marijuana possession this week.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Finnish<\/span><\/a> Medicines Agency granted a license to study psilocybin for the treatment of alcohol addiction.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A review concluded that \u201ccannabinoids exert potential <\/span>anti-cancer activities<\/span><\/a>\u201d and that \u201cantitumor effect of cannabinoids may [be] due to the improvement of metabolic disorders.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A study found that \u201crecreational cannabis laws were associated with a 0.9 percentage point <\/span>increase in any alcohol use<\/span><\/a> among the population overall but not in binge or heavy drinking.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Kentucky Democratic Party<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201c@GovAndyBeshear\u2019s medical cannabis policy will make a real difference for Kentucky families. While the GOP plays politics, Gov. Beshear is leading.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The American Civil Liberties Union<\/span><\/a> touted drug policy reform and other lessons from the midterm elections.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Michael J. Fox Foundation<\/span><\/a> cheered Congress\u2019s passage of a marijuana research bill.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Tilray Brands, Inc.<\/span><\/a> launched a platform aimed at connecting women with free resources on medical cannabis.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ CULTURE<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Fab 5 Freddy<\/span><\/a> authored an op-ed calling on Congress to pass marijuana banking legislation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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