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\n<\/span>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Health and Human Services Sec. Xavier Becerra<\/span><\/a> won\u2019t commit to completing a marijuana scheduling review by 4\/20\u2014but said the process will take into account shifts in \u201cwhat cannabis means to America\u201d since the early 1990s.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT)<\/span><\/a> told a financial services industry conference that he wants them to \u201cunleash an army\u201d of bankers to pressure Congress to pass a marijuana banking bill\u2014saying there\u2019s a \u201cchance\u201d it can pass under regular order this year.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The California Senate Public Safety Committee<\/span><\/a> approved a bill to legalize possession of psychedelics like psilocybin, DMT and ibogaine.\u00a0 Meanwhile, a GOP lawmaker filed separate new legislation to provide access to psychedelic therapy for military veterans.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The New York Assembly Health Committee<\/span><\/a> approved a bill to require public health insurance programs to cover medical cannabis expenses and clarify that private insurers are allowed to do the same.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Washington State House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee<\/span><\/a> approved a Senate-passed bill to protect most job applicants from being discriminated against for using marijuana outside of the workplace.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A new poll found that a majority of U.S. voters<\/span><\/a> support legalizing psychedelic therapy and federally decriminalizing possession of substances like psilocybin and MDMA.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Five children who were removed from their parents<\/span><\/a> following a traffic stop in which a small amount of marijuana was found will remain in Tennessee state custody following a juvenile court hearing.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The Drug Enforcement Administration<\/span><\/a> issued a public safety alert about a \u201csharp increase\u201d in trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Customs and Border Protection<\/span><\/a> tweeted that \u201cCBP agents and officers seized more than 55,000lbs of marijuana nationwide during the first five months of FY23.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH)<\/span><\/a> said \u201cthe cannabis industry is not immune\u201d to China\u2019s \u201cmalign influence.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ STATES<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Oklahoma<\/span><\/a> Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is touting a judge\u2019s ruling about fraudulent ownership information submitted in a medical marijuana license renewal application. Separately, the <\/span>Senate<\/span><\/a> approved legislation to keep medical cannabis grow operations away from churches and to <\/span>address<\/span><\/a> environmental concerns related to cultivation facilities.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Kentucky<\/span><\/a> House majority whip predicted passage of a medical cannabis legalization bill, but said he\u2019s \u201ctaking nothing for granted.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Wisconsin\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Senate majority caucus chair dismissed arguments that legalizing marijuana would fiscally benefit the state. Separately, the <\/span>Senate minority leader<\/span><\/a> is planning a cannabis tour around the state.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Montana<\/span><\/a> Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee\u00a0 held a hearing on legislation to restrict marijuana ads and revise cannabis product warning label requirements.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Georgia<\/span><\/a> Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee held a hearing on a bill to amend hemp rules.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Pennsylvania<\/span><\/a> representative is planning to file a bill to let regulators create temporary electronic medical cannabis patient identification cards.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> regulators issued health and safety <\/span>advisories<\/span><\/a> about marijuana products with potentially unsafe levels of yeast, mold and Aspergillus.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>California<\/span><\/a> regulators announced vacancies on the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Washington State<\/span><\/a> regulators are encouraging cannabis businesses to take advantage of free security assessments.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Tennessee<\/span><\/a> Medical Marijuana Commission will meet on Friday.<\/span>
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\/ LOCAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>San Marcos, Texas\u2019s<\/span><\/a> police chief said his department is in compliance with a voter-approved marijuana decriminalization law.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>College Station, Texas<\/span><\/a> City Council heard testimony in support of marijuana decriminalization.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Tallahassee, Florida\u2019s<\/span><\/a> mayor and city commission members are clashing over the police department\u2019s decision not to fire an officer who tested positive for methamphetamines.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>New York City<\/span><\/a> officials are hosting events about cannabis laws and resources.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Ireland\u2019s<\/span><\/a> deputy prime minister expressed concerns about legalizing marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Malaysia\u2019s<\/span><\/a> home minister said the government plans to file legislation to decriminalize drugs.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>France\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Ministry of Health plans to \u201cclosely follow\u201d marijuana legalization developments in Germany.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A <\/span>Brazilian<\/span><\/a> appeals court is taking up a case on the legality of cannabis cultivation.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>UK<\/span><\/a> officials determined that a report from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs that recommended\u00a0 decriminalizing drugs should be kept hidden from public view.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A study found that \u201cthere is a negative relationship between states\u2019 allowing of cardholders and caregivers to <\/span>cultivate cannabis<\/span><\/a> and [cannabis use disorder] rates.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A study suggested that \u201cCBD:BCP co-administration may provide a safe and effective treatment option for the management of chronic <\/span>[spinal cord injury] pain<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The Heritage Foundation<\/span><\/a> is pushing for the release of Prince Harry\u2019s visa application to determine whether he disclosed illegal drug use that he has now publicly discussed.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A subsidiary of <\/span>Wesana Health Holdings Inc.<\/span><\/a> is selling SANA-013 intellectual property and related assets to Lucy Scientific Discovery Inc.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Adastra Holdings<\/span><\/a> is facing a proposed class action lawsuit over allegedly \u201cmisleading statements about [its] ability to legally sell cocaine.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Organigram Holdings Inc.<\/span><\/a> appointed a new board member.<\/span><\/p>\n

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