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WI gov weighs legal cannabis in budget (Newsletter: December 30, 2020)
MT official: Legal marijuana funder broke campaign laws; MI & SD officials defend legalization measures in court; Marijuana regulators org grows
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) says he’s considering putting marijuana legalization into his budget request. In 2019, he included decriminalizing marijuana possession and legalizing medical cannabis in his proposal but lawmakers rejected the reforms.
The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices determined that a major funder of the state’s successful marijuana legalization ballot initiative broke campaign finance laws by refusing to disclose donor names and should be referred for possible prosecution.
The secretaries of state and attorneys general of Mississippi and South Dakota filed court briefs defending their states’ voter-approved marijuana ballot measures from legal challenges that seek to overturn the legalization victories.
The Cannabis Regulators Association, a multi-state group of marijuana officials, added representatives from five more states and announced a lengthy list of policy priorities, including equity, banking, testing and energy/environment.
/ FEDERAL
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), in a House floor speech, criticized Democrats for including marijuana banking language in coronavirus relief legislation.
/ STATES
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) sent lawmakers proposed changes to marijuana bills on his desk in an effort to resolve a dispute about penalties for people under the age of 21.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham tweeted a link to an article about marijuana legalization’s revenue potential and added the emoji “👀.”
The Illinois State Police are expected to make an announcement soon about marijuana records that must be identified for expungement by Friday.
Outgoing Massachusetts marijuana commissioner Shaleen Title spoke about her time in office and what she has planned next.
Colorado regulators sent a compliance tip about marijuana vending machines.
Oregon regulators sent a compliance bulletin about marijuana additives.
New York senators filed a bill to protect people from being evicted from their homes for medical cannabis use.
Here’s a look at pending Texas marijuana legislation.
Florida’s Hemp Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday.
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/ LOCAL
The Linn County, Iowa attorney is launching a marijuana diversion program on Friday.
Denver, Colorado officials will participate in a marijuana equity event on Wednesday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The majority leader of Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies said lawmakers are committed to legalizing marijuana.
Switzerland is legalizing the production and sales of hemp seeds as of January 1.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that cannabis oil extract “possesses remarkable in vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory activities.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce released a model marijuana legalization bill it wants lawmakers to pass in 2021.
/ BUSINESS
Cresco Labs published a report highlighting its efforts to help diversify the marijuana industry.
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