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GOP congressman\u2019s marijuana bill for veterans; NE medical cannabis legislation; Record MI sales; MO psilocybin measure<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. (D)<\/span><\/a> signed marijuana legalization and expungements bills into law. He also issued a separate proclamation creating a process for people to apply to have prior cannabis possession convictions pardoned.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL)<\/span><\/a> filed a bill that would protect military veterans from losing federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits over their use of medical cannabis in accordance with state law.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A Nebraska senator<\/span><\/a> introduced a medical cannabis legalization bill for the 2023 session as activists consider another push to put marijuana reform on the 2024 ballot.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A Missouri representative<\/span><\/a> filed legislation to allow patients with PTSD, depression and other conditions to use psilocybin for therapeutic purposes without criminal prosecution.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency<\/span><\/a> reported that retailers in the state sold $221.7 million worth of legal marijuana products in December\u2014a new monthly record.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO)<\/span><\/a> spoke about his support for federally decriminalizing marijuana but also expressed concerns about how \u201cubiquitous\u201d cannabis has become in Colorado.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD)<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cA responsible federal framework for #cannabis means prioritizing the safety of our children. Youth misuse of cannabis can be prevented with proper labeling, education campaigns, and childproof packaging to keep #cannabis away from children.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The House bill on <\/span>gun rights for medical cannabis patients<\/span><\/a> got two new cosponsors for a total of four.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ STATES<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Maryland<\/span><\/a> Gov. Wes Moore (D) spoke about plans to implement marijuana legalization quickly and equitably.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Illinois\u2019s<\/span><\/a> lieutenant governor tweeted, \u201c#DYK, when Illinois legalized Adult Use Cannabis, we ensured 25% of the tax revenue went back into communities most harmed by the war on drugs? The Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Program (R3) has put $144+ Million back into communities! I\u2019m so proud to serve as R3 Board Chair!\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Oregon<\/span><\/a> House Republicans released a 2023 agenda that includes a push to \u201creform\u201d the state\u2019s voter-approved drug decriminalization law.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>South Dakota<\/span><\/a> Health and Human Services Committee approved a bill to add new medical cannabis qualifying conditions.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>North Dakota<\/span><\/a> House Human Services Committee held a hearing on legislation to allow medical cannabis edibles.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Connecticut<\/span><\/a> lawmakers filed bills proposing a variety of changes to the state\u2019s marijuana laws.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> senator introduced a bill to require marijuana business owners to prove they have enough insurance coverage to handle $100,000 in injury claims.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>An <\/span>Ohio<\/span><\/a> representative plans to refile a bill to add autism spectrum disorder as a medical cannabis qualifying condition as regulators are also considering petitions to do so administratively.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Council in <\/span>North Carolina<\/span><\/a> approved a resolution authorizing the tribe to send proposed medical cannabis legislation to state lawmakers.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Washington State<\/span><\/a> regulators will begin <\/span>accepting<\/span><\/a> applications for social equity marijuana retailer licenses on March 1.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Michigan<\/span><\/a> regulators published multi-year cannabis strategic plans.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Virginia<\/span><\/a> regulators posted a list of hemp processors under food safety inspection.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Subcommittees of <\/span>California\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Cannabis Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday and Friday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Vermont<\/span><\/a> regulators will host a networking event on energy efficiency in the cannabis industry on Thursday and will host a question and answer session about advertising on Tuesday.<\/span>
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\/ LOCAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>New York City<\/span><\/a> City Council committees held a hearing on unlicensed marijuana sales.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Kansas City, Missouri\u2019s<\/span><\/a> mayor tweeted, \u201cI have received questions from a few Jacksonville fans making the sojourn to Kansas City to see an L this weekend. While marijuana is legal here, official sales do not begin until February. Odd, I know.\u00a0 Also, please don\u2019t try to fly with it for your own sake. See you soon.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>St. Louis County, Missouri<\/span><\/a> Council voted to put a local marijuana sales tax measure on the April ballot.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Columbia, Missouri<\/span><\/a> City Council voted to place a local marijuana sales tax measure on the April ballot.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Joplin, Missouri<\/span><\/a> City Council approved a local marijuana sales tax measure to appear on the April ballot.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Thai<\/span><\/a> House of Representatives again failed to achieve quorum to consider a cannabis and hemp regulation bill.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Canadian<\/span><\/a> regulators posted guidance on service agreements between licensed cannabis producers.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A study concluded that \u201ccompounds from hemp roots exerted promising <\/span>anti-inflammatory effects<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A study of mice found that \u201cboth CBD alone and CBD+THC in combination might be useful in the treatment of <\/span>generalized-onset seizures<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The Indiana Democratic Party<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cLegal marijuana is a win-win for the state. It\u2019s time to #LegalizeIt and create a better economic future for ALL Hoosiers.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Minority Cannabis Business Association<\/span><\/a> elected new membership for its board of directors.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The Artisan Hotel<\/span><\/a> in Las Vegas, Nevada is rebranding as a cannabis-friendly resort.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Connecticut<\/span><\/a> retailers sold more than $2 million worth of legal recreational marijuana products in the first week of sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

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