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Pelosi Says Cannabis A Therapy Proven Successful

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A provision that would protect banks working with cannabis businesses has caused serious tension between Democrats and Republicans.
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Majority Of New Jersey Residents Support Legal Marijuana

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The majority of NJ voters across the political spectrum said they'd support legal cannabis, but probably wouldn't use it.
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Democrats Reject Marijuana Legalization On Party Platform

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) rejected an amendment proposal to support legalizing cannabis at the federal level.
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Speaker Admits Marijuana Could Save Texas Economy

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"It certainly could be a help. It could augment the shortfall. But I don't believe it's anywhere near a singular solution," said GOP Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
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Arizona Emerges As Fierce Battleground For Marijuana Legalization

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An Arizona Public Opinion Pulse (AZPOP) poll released this week found that 62% of voters favor legal marijuana.
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Congress Approves CBD Use For Military

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A memo that was recently made public revealed the Pentagon had quietly moved to make CBD use a punishable offense for military troops.
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NJ Gov. Suggests Legal Marijuana As Post-Pandemic Economic Fix

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Phil Murphy has pushed cannabis legalization multiple times through the Democrat-controlled Legislature, but has been unable to secure the necessary votes.
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Black Veteran Sent To Prison For Possession Of Medical Marijuana

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Sean Worsley, a disabled Black veteran who served in Iraq and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service, received a five-year prison sentence because of a simple mistake.
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Biden Task Force Does Not Recommend Legalizing Marijuana

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While the unity taskforce pushed Biden farther left on cannabis policy, the former Vice President still doesn't support ending prohibition.
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Enormous Tax Revenue Is Exactly Why The Feds Won’t Legalize Cannabis

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State governments may gain money from legal cannabis, but the feds would actually lose money should prohibition end.
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