PA marijuana legalization prospects; WI could legalize cannabis; Incoming IA gov backs legalization; Talarico talks marijuana & Trump
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
New Democratic congressional majorities provide an opportunity to advance broad federal marijuana reform, advocates say—with expected incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) having previously teamed up on a bill to legalize cannabis.
U.S. Sen.-elect James Talarico (D-TX) says he plans to work with President Donald Trump to federally legalize marijuana.
- “I hope we can do that together and expunge the records of people who have been locked up for a crime that doesn’t hurt anybody.”
Pennsylvania is poised to legalize marijuana now that Democrats have claimed control of the state Senate in Tuesday’s elections while maintaining their existing majority in the House of Representatives.
- “Now, the real work begins—and we’re ready to get shit done,” Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said.
Wisconsin could finally legalize marijuana for medical or even recreational use after voters in Tuesday’s elections gave control of the state legislature to Democrats while also installing a new pro-legalization governor from the party.
Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand (D) wants to legalize marijuana and use the revenue to help address the state’s budget issues—also saying that cannabis reform will make law enforcement’s job easier.
/ FEDERAL
The Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting an anti-drug PSA contest for college students.
/ STATES
California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.
Michigan regulators will allow e-services for a new marijuana wholesale tax starting on November 12.
The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission will meet on November 20.
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/ LOCAL
Menominee, Michigan voters approved a ballot measure to increase the number of marijuana businesses that are allowed to operate.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Sint Maarten’s minister of tourism, economic affairs, transport and telecommunication discussed the economic benefits of medical cannabis.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “cold-pressed hemp seed oil exhibits measurable antioxidant activity and contains minerals of physiological relevance.”
A study of patients with insomnia found that “initiation of [cannabis-based medicinal products] was associated with improvements in self-reported sleep quality across 2 years, with the largest associations observed in those with the most severe impairment.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
Prohibitionist organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana reacted to the defeat of a ballot measure it supported to roll back Massachusetts’s marijuana legalization law.
/ BUSINESS
The Flower Shop unlawfully terminated workers during an unsuccessful union organizing campaign, a National Labor Relations Board judge ruled.
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. reacted to news about Organigram Global Inc.’s announcement of acquiring Aurora Cannabis Inc.
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. closed a series of mortgage loans for gross proceeds of $11 million.
/ CULTURE
Wiz Khalifa’s Romanian prison sentence for smoking marijuana at a concert in the country was overturned by a court.
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