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The Office of Personnel Management issued a memo

saying recent marijuana use doesn’t necessarily make

workers “unfit or unsuitable for federal service.”

Separately, the Biden administration is granting

waivers to some White House staff who’ve used cannabis.

• “It would be inconsistent with suitability
• regulations to implement a policy of finding an
• individual unfit or unsuitable for federal service
• solely on the basis of recency of marijuana use.”

Virginia lawmakers sent a marijuana legalization

bill to Gov. Ralph Northam’s

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(D) desk. The House and

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Senate approved the compromise legislation negotiate

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in conference committee after both chambers had

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to the legislature, which can then approve or reject them.

Next, the governor is likely to send amendments back

to the legislature, which can then approve or reject them.

The New Mexico House of Representatives pass a

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bill to legalize marijuana.

The Washington State Supreme Court overturned the

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state’s criminalization of drug possession. The Seattle

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Police Department responded by saying having

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drugs “is no longer an arrestable offense,” and

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prosecutors are dropping cases. The ruling comes

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as state lawmakers are already advancing

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legislation to decriminalize drugs.

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A day-long hearing by the

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 Connecticut legislature’s Judiciary Committee indicate

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that Gov. Ned Lamont’s (D) marijuana legalization

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proposal is likely to be amended to address serious

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concerns that equity advocates have

raised about its provisions.

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Marijuana sales would be legal in the nation’s capital

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under a new bill filed by

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 Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D).

The legislation comes as Democrats take full control

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of Congress—which bodes well for removing a

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federal rider that has blocked local cannabis reform.

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The Drug Enforcement Administration launched a

new initiative called “Operation Engage” that involves

participating field divisions focusing on the “biggest

drug threat” in their regions.

The House of Representatives approved a bill

containing provisions to restore lands damage

by illegal marijuana cultivation.

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) and 18 cosponsors filed a

Black History Month resolution that calls out

racial disparities in drug law enforcement.

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) tweeted, “Voters in New

Jersey made their voices heard, and thanks to the

work of @PhilMurphyNJ, state lawmakers, and

advocates—marijuana is now legal in New Jersey.

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Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) tweeted, “New Jersey is

to equity and justice is long, but this is an important

leading the way on racial and economic justice.

to equity and justice is long, but this is an important

Legalizing marijuana would not have been possible

without forceful grassroots activists and a Governor

who listened to them. We need to re-elect

@PhilMurphyNJ to keep the momentum going.”

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) granted pardons

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to people with past marijuana and other convictions.

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New York’s lieutenant governor spoke about

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plans to legalize marijuana. (About 18

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minutes into the video.)

The Montana House Business and Labor

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Committee voted to table a bill that would

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have delayed the launch of recreational marijuana sales.

The South Dakota Senate Commerce and Energy

Committee approved a bill allowing marijuana

and hemp businesses to access banks.

The West Virginia House Judiciary Committee

advanced a bill to extend the length of supervision

for certain drug offenses.

Puerto Rican lawmakers held a hearing on

legislation to provide employment protections

for medical cannabis patients.

Pennsylvania Senate Democrats tweeted,

“@SenSharifStreet announced bipartisan legislation

this week to legalize the adult use of cannabis in

Pennsylvania. The bill prioritizes safety, community

reinvestment, social & economic equity, agriculture,

& creates vital tax revenue streams for PA.”

Florida Senate Democrats tweeted, “Filed bills to

legalize and regulate recreational marijuana for

adults in FL are locked up in committees, while an

expected bill to cap medical marijuana THC content,

opposed by vets groups and others, has top GOP support.”

A Delaware representative says he thinks he might

have enough support to override a possible

marijuana legalization veto from Gov. John Carney (D).

A Colorado representative

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filed a bill to increase legal marijuana possession

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limits and to seal more past cannabis conviction records.

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A North Dakota senator said he doesn’t support

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legalization bill. (About 9 minutes into the video.)

Vermont lawmakers are considering changes to

marijuana legalization regulations.

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A Nevada assemblyman filed a bill to allow

marijuana social use areas.

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Iowa regulators are accepting applications

to register to sell consumable hemp.

Oregon officials are reducing marijuana sales forecasts.

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can then approve or reject them.

California regulators are being sued by a

marijuana testing lab whose license was revoke.

can then approve or reject them.

Massachusetts regulators are considering

changing strict bacteria and fungus testing

requirements for marijuana.

can then approve or reject them.

Michigan regulators sent a reminder that certain

recreational marijuana business license applicants

are no longer required to hold an active medical

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A study found that “in children and young adults

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with [fetal alcohol spectrum disorder], cannabis,

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mostly cannabidiol (CBD), has been associated

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with a marked and statistically significant

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improvement in serious disruptive behavior.”

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 

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passed a resolution urging the federal government to

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increase the allowable THC content in hemp to 1%.

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The Denver Post editorial board endorsed restrictions

on highly potent marijuana products.

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Cronos Group Inc. reported quarterly net

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MedMen Enterprises Inc. signed a $73 million

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Verano Holdings Corp. announced it is

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Clarity Cannabis workers ratified a

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