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\n<\/span>Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) is planning to file a bill to create a new Office of Novel Therapeutics in the Department of Veterans Affairs that would promote research on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics<\/span><\/a> and assist in reviewing the scheduling status of drugs like psilocybin, ibogaine and MDMA, according to legislative text obtained by Marijuana Moment.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Mississippi lawmakers sent Gov. Tate Reeves (R) bills to expand medical cannabis access<\/span><\/a> by creating a pathway for patients who don\u2019t have one of the state\u2019s specific delineated qualifying conditions and by removing THC potency limits for marijuana concentrates.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Massachusetts legislature\u2019s Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a hearing on a ballot measure to roll back the state\u2019s voter-approved marijuana legalization law,<\/span><\/a> with the campaign facing skeptical questions from lawmakers about its funding and signature drive and on the impact of eliminating the regulated cannabis market.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Hawaii House Health Committee approved a Senate-passed bill to create a psychedelics task force responsible for studying and making policy recommendations<\/span><\/a> on providing access to breakthrough therapies such as psilocybin and MDMA, with new amendments.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America launched a new campaign pushing Congress to call off a scheduled ban on hemp THC beverages and instead regulate the products<\/span><\/a> for consumer access with a framework that prioritizes \u201ca safe and reliable marketplace.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Pennsylvania lawmakers who support legalizing marijuana disagree on the best way to regulate it and which agency should be in charge of the legal cannabis market<\/span><\/a>\u2014while others argue the reform would cause more harm than benefits and shouldn\u2019t be enacted.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>New Texas Department of State Health Services rules restricting hemp products and banning sales of smokable THCA flower take effect next week<\/span><\/a>\u2014but because possession won\u2019t be criminalized, advocates are urging consumers to stock up by taking advantage of sales in the coming days.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The Drug Enforcement Administration<\/span><\/a> promoted an article about a study finding that illicit drug use is tied to increased risk of stroke.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee<\/span><\/a> will hold a <\/span>hearing<\/span><\/a> on several anti-drug <\/span>bills<\/span><\/a> on Thursday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA)<\/span><\/a> sent a press release about a new bill he is cosponsoring to allow marijuana businesses to list on U.S. stock exchanges.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ STATES<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Illinois\u2019s<\/span><\/a> treasurer posted information about cannabis banking issues.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Oklahoma<\/span><\/a> regulators announced a recall of medical cannabis products with pesticide content above allowable thresholds.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Colorado<\/span><\/a> regulators sent a notification about marijuana products that contain lower THC levels than what the label displayed.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Ohio<\/span><\/a> regulators sent guidance about recently enacted hemp product restrictions.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Oregon<\/span><\/a> officials reported that marijuana tax revenues decreased year over year.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Vermont<\/span><\/a> regulators published a brochure about the medical cannabis program.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>California<\/span><\/a> regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A study found that \u201cthe presence of recreational dispensaries is associated with a decrease in <\/span>illicit market prices<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A study found that \u201cwhole plant CBD suppositories may offer a safe, effective alternative to managing <\/span>menstrual pain<\/span><\/a> and associated symptoms.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The Boston Globe editorial board<\/span><\/a> is urging marijuana consumers to make more \u201cresponsible choices.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc.<\/span><\/a> entered into definitive agreements to sell its Delaware and Ohio assets, entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding to sell most remaining assets and announced its intent to initiate bankruptcy proceedings.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Vireo Growth Inc.<\/span><\/a> closed its acquisition of Schwazze assets.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rubicon Organics Inc.<\/span><\/a> reported quarterly net revenue of C$16.5 million.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Illinois<\/span><\/a> retailers sold $104.8 million worth of legal recreational marijuana products in February.<\/span><\/p>\n

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