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\n<\/span>A Drug Enforcement Administration judge has granted a stay in an ongoing hearing on marijuana rescheduling requested by opponents<\/span><\/a> who want a recent Government Accountability Office report finding \u201cgaps\u201d in the federal drug scheduling process to be entered into the record.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Another new poll shows that Massachusetts voters strongly oppose an initiative on the ballot to roll back the state\u2019s marijuana legalization law, 61 percent to 27 percent<\/span><\/a>\u2014though Republicans are twice as likely to support the anti-cannabis measure as Democrats are.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Pennsylvania Senate Law & Justice Committee unanimously approved a bill to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals<\/span><\/a> and other healthcare facilities.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A new Maryland law taking effect on Thursday will provide legal protections for veterinarians who recommend medical cannabis for animals<\/span><\/a>, making it so they can\u2019t be punished for it by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A pair of new studies published by the American College of Physicians shows that there are nearly 4 million patients registered to use medical marijuana under state laws in the U.S.<\/span><\/a>, as well as at least 35,000 doctors and clinicians approved to recommend it and nearly 110,000 caregivers authorized to assist patients in growing and obtaining cannabis products.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Local officials in California, Oregon and Washington State cities are advancing measures to deprioritize police enforcement of laws criminalizing psychedelics<\/span><\/a> like psilocybin, ayahuasca and mescaline.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Workers at Greenlight Dispensary in Springfield, Missouri claim they were fired in retaliation for holding a union organizing meeting<\/span><\/a>\u2014though management reportedly accused them of consuming marijuana at work.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Government Accountability Office<\/span><\/a> reported that 30 percent of noncitizens incarcerated by the Bureau of Prisons were there for drug-related offenses.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)<\/span><\/a> said that banning hemp \u201cis a violation of medical freedom.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Former <\/span>New Jersey<\/span><\/a> Gov. Chris Christie (R) discussed his opposition to legalizing marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Tennessee<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green said she would like to work with lawmakers to legalize marijuana if elected.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Ohio<\/span><\/a> regulators adopted changes to rules on non-marijuana ingredients in cannabis products.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Illinois<\/span><\/a> officials are proposing to add cannabis-related criminal codes for operators of electric bicycles, scooters and other vehicles.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Massachusetts<\/span><\/a> regulators issued guidance about marijuana business advertising rules.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Missouri<\/span><\/a> regulators published guidance on changes to marijuana and hemp laws.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Maine<\/span><\/a> regulators sent a newsletter with various cannabis updates.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Georgia<\/span><\/a> regulators will consider changes to medical cannabis rules on Wednesday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Virginia<\/span><\/a> Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council will meet on November 12.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>Baltimore, Maryland<\/span><\/a> City Council approved a proposal to allow police to padlock smoke shops that are caught repeatedly selling unlicensed cannabis or other controlled substances.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Sint Maarten\u2019s<\/span><\/a> minister of tourism, economic affairs, transport and telecommunication defended the government\u2019s proposed cannabis legislation in response to criticism from a lawmaker.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A study found that \u201cGermany\u2019s 2024 cannabis reform was not associated with changes in <\/span>12-month use prevalence or heavy use<\/span><\/a> early (two years) after implementation.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A review concluded that \u201cclinical trials confirm that single or limited-dose [psilocybin] (particularly 25 mg) rapidly and sustainably alleviates symptoms in <\/span>treatment-resistant depression<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Marijuana Policy Project<\/span><\/a> published a voter guide for Tennessee\u2019s upcoming elections.<\/span>
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