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Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment | | Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) told Marijuana Moment he supports a ballot initiative to roll back cannabis legalization in Arizona, though acknowledged that President Donald Trump has a lot of "power" with his rescheduling order. - Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) said the federal government should "keep marijuana where it was" in Schedule I "because the social safety network is in place, causing taxpayers to have to fund rehabilitation for those things."
A government-run marijuana dispensary in Anoka, Minnesota is set to open its doors for sales next week—with the mayor saying the city has "successfully managed and reinvested millions in profits from our municipal liquor stores" and "that experience has given us a unique blueprint for the cannabis sector." | | | The Virginia House General Laws Committee approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales, as companion legislation with a different start date for the launch of the market is also advancing in the Senate. | | | A Utah lawmaker filed a bill to decriminalize marijuana, removing the threat of jail time for first-time low-level cannabis possession offenses. | | | Maryland lawmakers introduced bills to extend the Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances for another year and require an additional report with updated recommendations for ensuring "broad, equitable and affordable access to psychedelic substances." | | The Drug Enforcement Administration has a new assistant administrator of the Diversion Control Division.
The U.S. Sentencing Commission will consider publishing additional proposed changes to sentencing guidelines on Friday.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) tweeted, "Bureaucrats are meddling in Kentucky's hemp industry and hurting our family farms. I'm pushing back to protect jobs, support innovation, and stop government overreach. My legislation would allow state regulations to override the federal hemp ban." | |  | Cannabis is legal, but still taboo.
Episode 2 of Flowhub's The Great American Dispensary Tour explores a newly legal cannabis market where stigma still lingers.
See what the cannabis industry really looks like in America. Watch now. | | New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado (D), who is running a primary challenge against Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), criticized her leadership on cannabis issues.
The Virginia Senate Court of Justice Committee rejected a bill that would have allowed police to search vehicles based solely on the smell of marijuana.
The Maryland Senate Finance Committee heard briefings from cannabis regulators. Separately, the Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council met.
A Washington State senator sent a press release about her bill to regulate kratom products getting a hearing.
Illinois lawmakers filed legislation on cannabis business signage and product labeling.
Vermont regulators published guidance on marijuana retail business relocation.
Oklahoma regulators suspended operations of a medical cannabis business over alleged violations.
Oregon regulators will host a cannabis listening session on Wednesday.
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