BIG: Ohio medical cannabis sales officially crossed the $1 billion mark, the Department of Commerce quietly disclosed this month.

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Justice Department Compares Marijuana Users To Domestic Abusers With New Filing In Cannabis Patients' Gun Rights Lawsuit: 'Marijuana users also engage in criminal activity that renders firearms possession dangerous, albeit for different reasons.'
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In a new video, Sen. Cory Booker spoke about a 'twin crisis' of continued marijuana arrests in many states and the lack of banking access for cannabis businesses in legalized states.

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NEW STUDY finds that marijuana legalization resulted in 'decreases in obesity rates'—despite stereotypes about munchies and lazy stoners.

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Arkansas Supreme Court Says Votes Will Be Counted For Marijuana Initiative On November Ballot: 'The people will decide whether to approve the proposed amendment in November.' marijuanamoment.net/arkansas-supre…

A new push by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to allow citizen ballot initiatives in the state could open the door to finally letting voters decide on marijuana legalization.

He's called a special session on it for next week.

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Kentucky Governor Says Medical Marijuana Actions Are 'Forthcoming' After Receiving Advisory Committee Report: 'With that information, we'll be making final determinations on actions that we could take.' marijuanamoment.net/kentucky-gover…

Funds From Oregon's Voter-Approved Drug Decriminalization Law Are Now Available For Counties To Support Treatment And Other Services: “This is the first time in a long time that I’ve had hope for Oregon’s recovery landscape.' marijuanamoment.net/funds-from-ore…

Oklahoma's GOP Governor Wants To Legalize Marijuana Federally, But Not In His Own State: 'Do I wish that the feds would pass legalized marijuana? Yes. I think that would solve a lot of issues from all these different states.' marijuanamoment.net/oklahomas-gop-…

GOP Lawmakers Blast FDA Over Lack Of CBD Regulations And Demand Status Update: 'There must be a uniform and established standard that responsible actors can follow that will allow for safe CBD and CBD-derived products to come to market.' marijuanamoment.net/gop-lawmakers-…

Local Marijuana Business Bans Are Helping Illicit Markets Thrive In Legal States, Report Finds: “This report demonstrates that legal, regulated cannabis stores put illicit marijuana dealers out of business.' marijuanamoment.net/local-marijuan…

Alaska Governor Forms Marijuana Tax Force To Study Changes To Taxes And Regulations: 'In the past seven years Alaska's marijuana industry has flourished but is still considered a new and evolving industry in Alaska.' marijuanamoment.net/alaska-governo…

Congressman Says Psychedelics Show 'Real Promise' As Alternative Therapies At Committee Hearing: 'Oregon is involved in an experiment with therapeutic psilocybin that is indicating that there's some real potential.' marijuanamoment.net/congressman-sa…

Oklahoma Supreme Court Says Marijuana Legalization Won't Be On November Ballot, But Will Be Voted On In Future Election: The court also dismissed separate challenges to the measure's ballot title. marijuanamoment.net/oklahoma-supre…

Indiana Lawmakers Hold Hearing On Marijuana Legalization And Delta-8 THC Products: “We know there are so many positives for cannabis. Shame on us for criminalizing responsible Hoosiers that simply want a better quality of life.' marijuanamoment.net/indiana-lawmak…

Congressional Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Record Sealing And Other Drug Policy Bills In Key Committee: This action comes about five months after the full House passed a cannabis legalization bill. marijuanamoment.net/congressional-…

Schumer Reaffirms Commitment To Marijuana Banking Reform In White House Discussion, Bill Sponsor Says: 'Whether that was just lip service or reality, there is momentum.' marijuanamoment.net/schumer-reaffi…

Two New Minnesota Polls Show Support For Legalizing Marijuana: 'Support for legalization outweighs opposition among most demographic groups.' marijuanamoment.net/two-new-minnes…