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President Biden’s marijuana ‘review’ could be a deadly trap

Pardoning 6,000 prisoners is a win. We’ll take it. But that “review” of marijuana’s Schedule I status could end in disaster.
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Kansas AG Candidates Criticize Wichita’s Recent Marijuana Decriminalization — Here’s Why

Kansas AG Candidates Criticize Wichita’s Recent Marijuana Decriminalization — Here’s Why
The two candidates crossed paths on Thursday as they attended their first one-on-one forum hosted by the Wichita Metro Crime Commission.
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How Cannabis Friendly Is Biden’s New Administration? Part 1: Merrick Garland’s DOJ

How Cannabis Friendly Is Biden’s New Administration? Part 1: Merrick Garland’s DOJ
Cabinet appointees have the power to legalize marijuana at the federal level.
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Where Does Biden’s Attorney General Pick Stand On Cannabis?

Where Does Biden’s Attorney General Pick Stand On Cannabis?
It seems like, for decades now, the DOJ has done an interesting legal and political dance with state-legal cannabis.
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What does Biden’s attorney general pick think about legalization? Not much—but it may not matter

Will Merrick Garland push, allow, or block progress on federal legalization?
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Biden to name attorney general soon – likely better for marijuana industry

President-elect Joe Biden told reporters Monday he plans to name his attorney general this week, a cabinet post that could be critical for the marijuana industry. Biden’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Justice is expected to be more favora…

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Why A Biden-Appointed, Pro-Cannabis Attorney General Is Important For Weed Reform

Why A Biden-Appointed, Pro-Cannabis Attorney General Is Important For Weed Reform
If an unexpected choice were to assume the role — an anti- or neutral cannabis AG — it could make life arduous for the cannabis industry.
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