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If you work in the cannabis industry or legalization movement, you need to know about pending policy changes that could affect your plans. Accessing Marijuana Moment's Bill Tracker is the easiest and most affordable way to make sure you don't miss anything important. And, your pledge helps support our ongoing cannabis news reporting. | | President Donald Trump's preliminary budget request proposes to cut funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, saying that "under the previous administration, SAMHSA grants were used to fund dangerous activities billed as 'harm reduction,' which included funding 'safe smoking kits and supplies' and 'syringes' for drug users." It also recommends a cut to the Drug Enforcement Administration's international efforts. 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