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Thank you. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. A receipt was sent to your email. Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 49F. Winds light and variable.. Partly cloudy skies. Low around 30F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: December 21, 2021 @ 2:10 am Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 49F. Winds light and variable.. Partly cloudy skies. Low around 30F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: December 21, 2021 @ 2:10 am The Timberwolves’ Dalton Caldwell (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as Spring Valley takes on Princeton during a Class AAA high school football playoff game on Saturday in Huntington. Spring Valley takes on Princeton during a Class AAA high school football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Huntington. The Timberwolves’ Ty Bartrum (4), from right, and Jace Caldwell (6) return to the sideline following a touchdown as Spring Valley takes on Princeton during a Class AAA high school football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Huntington.
Click here to stay informed and subscribe to Herald-Dispatch. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. Learn more about HD Media The Timberwolves’ Dalton Caldwell (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as Spring Valley takes on Princeton during a Class AAA high school football playoff game on Saturday in Huntington. Spring Valley takes on Princeton during a Class AAA high school football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Huntington. The Timberwolves’ Ty Bartrum (4), from right, and Jace Caldwell (6) return to the sideline following a touchdown as Spring Valley takes on Princeton during a Class AAA high school football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Huntington. HUNTINGTON — Spring Valley and Martinsburg are headed for a rematch after the Timberwolves defeated Princeton 56-14 on Saturday at the Wolves’ Den in the first round of the Class AAA high school football playoffs. Quarterback Dalton Fouch’s five touchdown passes in the game moved the junior into a tie with Tyler Brown for first place in the school’s record books for career scoring tosses with 32. “I didn’t know I was that close (to the record),” Fouch said. “But it feels good and a big shout out to the guys who can make the plays for me.” Spring Valley (9-2) had plenty of big plays. Fouch found Ty Bartrum on a pass over the middle of the field and the wide receiver made it a 7-0 game on the 27-yard catch and run. Bartrum struck again when Spring Valley went on defense when he intercepted Princeton quarterback Grant Cochran’s pass and returned it 47-yards for a 14-0 lead. Corbin Page caught two of Fouch’s touchdown passes. The first, a 15-yarder, required the 6-foot-6 tight end to outjump a Princeton defender to come down with the catch. The second, with 2:09 left before halftime required Page to jump in the air, make the catch and come down with a foot in bounds in the back of the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown. Along the way, Fouch also completed a touchdown pass to Dalton Caldwell for 30 yards and then tied the record with a 7-yard score in the third quarter on a pass to Ben Turner. “He distributed the ball to a bunch of different receivers and did a good job of keeping his eyes downfield,” Spring Valley head coach Brad Dingess said of Fouch. After the first possession in which Princeton (5-4) held Spring Valley to a three-and-out with just four rushing yards, the Timberwolves got its ground game involved in the scoring too. Jace Caldwell scored on a 32-yard run in the second quarter to make the score 42-7. Trace Snider broke a 46-yarder to set the final tally. Princeton, after a 5-0 start to the season, lost its last four games as injuries mounted for the Tigers, head coach Chris Pedigo said. “We were missing our lineman Eli Campbell, we were missing both outside linebackers and missing a safety,” Pedigo said. “The guys that came in there we got some good reps with the young guys. The last few weeks it’s caught up with us.” Martinsburg (10-1) defeated Parkersburg South 83-20 on Friday to advance into the second round and hosts Spring Valley Friday’s 7:30 p.m. matchup. The Timberwolves defeated the Bulldogs 35-30 on Oct. 29 in Huntington. PRINCETON 0 7 7 0 — 14 SPRING VALLEY 14 28 7 7 — 56 S — Bartrum 27 pass from Fouch (Mosser kick). S — Bartrum 47 INT return (Mosser kick). S — Page 15 pass from Fouch (Mosser kick). S — D. Caldwell 30 pass from Fouch (Mosser kick). S — Page 4 pass from Fouch (Mosser kick). P — Collins 89 kickoff return (Geso kick). S — J. Caldwell 38 run (Mosser kick). S — Turner 7 pass from Fouch (Mosser kick). P — Collins 3 pass from Cochran (Geso kick). S — Snider 46 run (Cunningham kick). P R First downs 6 22 Rushes-yards 14-23 31-178 Passes 12-26-2 18-31-0 Passing yards 69 264 Total yards 92 442 Fumbles-lost 1-0 1-0 Penalties-yards 4-40 3-25 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: (P) Rice 2-13, Proffitt 3-6, Cochran 1-(-6); (S) J. Caldwell 7-59, Fouch 6-7, Bartrum 2-8, Shy 2-7, Snider 3-67, Booth 3-21, McFeeley 4-9, Adkins 1-2, Smith 1-0. PASSING: (P) Cochran 12-25-2, 69 yards, 1TD; Collins 0-1-0, 0 yards; (S) Fouch 18-31-0, 264 yards, 5TDs. RECEIVING: (P) Proffitt 1-12, Clemons 4-30, Rice 3-11, Collins 3-2, Wellman 1-14; (S) Bartrum 6-112, Turner 6-72, Caldwell 2-37, Page 4-43. Spring Valley takes on Princeton during a Class AAA high school football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Huntington. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.
GOP Lawmakers File Bills To Streamline Research Into Marijuana, Psychedelics And Other Schedule I Drugs St. Louis Lawmaker Worries DEA Might Intervene If Local Psychedelics Reform Is Enacted Ohio Marijuana Activists Submit Signatures To Force Legislature To Consider Legalization Senator Calls For Federal Marijuana Standard To Measure Impaired Driving AOC Calls On Biden To Use Executive Authority On Marijuana Policy As President’s Agenda Stalls In Congress Smoking CBD-Rich Marijuana Has ‘No Significant Impact’ On Driving Ability, Study Finds Youth Marijuana Use ‘Decreased Significantly’ In 2021 Despite State Reforms, Federally Funded Survey Finds Allowing Legal Marijuana Dispensaries Boosts Employment Rates In Colorado Counties, Study Finds Marijuana Helps Treat PTSD Symptoms But Federal Policy Impedes Science, VA Researcher Says DEA Backs White House Plan To Streamline Research On Marijuana, Psychedelics And Other Schedule I Drugs Berlin Public Transit Is Selling Edible, Hemp-Infused Tickets To Help Riders To Relax This Holiday Seth Rogen And Sarah Silverman Partner With Marijuana Businesses To Press Senators For Legalization Singer Melissa Etheridge And Activist Van Jones Promote Psychedelics Reform As Movement Grows Sanjay Gupta Explains His Marijuana Reversal And Discusses ‘Very Biased’ U.S. Research With Joe Rogan Farmers Switch From Raising Chickens For Slaughter To Growing Hemp With Help Of Animal Advocacy Group Arizona Recreational Marijuana Sales Hit Record Monthly High, State Reports Visa Warns Against Misuse Of ‘Cashless ATMs’ Used By Cannabis Retailers To Skirt Restrictions IRS Official Gives Marijuana Businesses Advice On Tax Compliance GW Pharma Scores Interim Victory In Cannabis Extraction Patent Infringement Fight With Canopy (Op-Ed) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Partners With Marijuana Industry On Internship Program For Future Cannabis Leaders GOP Lawmakers File Bills To Streamline Research Into Marijuana, Psychedelics And Other Schedule I Drugs Senator Calls For Federal Marijuana Standard To Measure Impaired Driving Berlin Public Transit Is Selling Edible, Hemp-Infused Tickets To Help Riders To Relax This Holiday Pro-Legalization Missouri GOP Lawmaker Addresses Marijuana Resistance In His Party Ohio Senate Approves Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana For Any Patient Who Can ‘Reasonably Be Expected’ To Benefit OH cannabis signatures filed to force legislative debate (Newsletter: December 21, 2021) Next steps for cannabis banking (Newsletter: December 20, 2021) GOP lawmakers press Biden for cannabis action (Newsletter: December 17, 2021) State cannabis czar takes over legalization org (Newsletter: December 16, 2021) Fed scientists slam fed cannabis restrictions (Newsletter: December 15, 2021) Published on By Malta votes to legalize marijuana; NY psilocybin bill; MT cannabis regs approved; MO Supreme Court hears licensing secrets case Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day.
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Federal scientists with the Food and Drug Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse and National Institutes of Health detailed in a new National Cancer Institute journal article how current restrictive marijuana policies—including Schedule I status and a lack of access to dispensary cannabis—”hinder research in several ways.” A New York assemblyman filed a new bill to legalize psilocybin therapy, with a focus on ensuring access to the psychedelic treatment for military veterans and first responders. The Montana legislature’s Economic Affairs Interim Committee voted to move ahead with marijuana regulations as the January 1 sales launch approaches—just days after initially rejecting proposed rules. The Missouri Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging regulators’ decision to keep medical cannabis licensing information secret. / FEDERAL The Department of Justice and Attorney General Merrick Garland asked a federal court to dismiss them from a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a black-owned Washington State marijuana business. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding a project on hemp as a cover crop. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) tweeted, “Nevada’s cannabis industry has created new businesses and jobs, bringing millions in new tax revenue for our state. Today, I met with the Chamber of Cannabis and local leaders in the industry to learn more about their work and what I can do to ensure these businesses thrive.” Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) tweeted, “By ending nonviolent cannabis prison sentences, the #StatesReformAct will save taxpayers $571 MILLION in federal prison costs according to new impact analysis by @recidiviz.” The House bill to require clinical trials on the medical benefits of cannabis for military veterans got one new cosponsor for a total of three. / STATES Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) signed legislation to provide funds to combat illegal marijuana cultivation. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) reiterated his concern that federal law needs to change before the state considers legalizing marijuana. Meanwhile, a representative discussed a bill she is planning to introduce to create a commission that would issue recommendations on how the state could structure a legal cannabis system in the future. Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, currently the agriculture commissioner, reacted to criticism about what she said was a joke about people sending her medical cannabis for her birthday. New Mexico’s attorney general announced that a local credit union became the first to be certified for cannabis banking protocols by an independent organization. Georgia’s House speaker removed a member of the Medical Marijuana Commission, a police chief who is under investigation for his department’s K-9 unit expenses. Alabama’s House speaker said he’s open to considering any new medical cannabis legislation that regulators say they need. New York’s Assembly majority leader said she’s not surprised by the number of municipalities opting out of allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption facilities. Virginia regulators received federal approval for the state’s hemp plan. Colorado has generated $392.8 million in marijuana tax revenue so far in 2021—a new annual record with one month left to go. They also published updated average market rates for cannabis. Vermont regulators issued recommendations for marijuana business code compliance and penalties. Michigan regulators will begin printing patient and caregiver photos on their registration cards. Wisconsin regulators are urging people to become certified as hemp inspectors to address a shortage. Washington State regulators sent an update about transitioning to a new marijuana tracking system. New Jersey regulators will begin accepting recreational marijuana cultivation, distribution and testing business license applications on Wednesday. The Louisiana House House Criminal Justice Impacts of Legalizing Cannabis Subcommittee will meet on Thursday. 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State cannabis czar takes over legalization org (Newsletter: December 16, 2021) Malta set to legalize cannabis this week, a European first (Newsletter: December 14, 2021) Tom Angell is the editor of Marijuana Moment. A 20-year veteran in the cannabis law reform movement, he covers the policy and politics of marijuana. Separately, he founded the nonprofit Marijuana Majority. Previously he reported for Marijuana.com and MassRoots, and handled media relations and campaigns for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and Students for Sensible Drug Policy. (Organization citations are for identification only and do not constitute an endorsement or partnership.) Published on By AOC pushes Biden for marijuana action; Senator wants federal cannabis impairment standard; NY bill would add gay people to equity program Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day.
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Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism is often consumed for free, but costs money to produce! While this newsletter is proudly sent without cost to you, our ability to send it each day depends on the financial support of readers who can afford to give it. So if you’ve got a few dollars to spare each month and believe in the work we do, please consider joining us on Patreon today. https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOW Malta President George Vella signed the marijuana legalization bill into law that Parliament approved just days earlier. The country is now the first in Europe to legalize cannabis. Reps. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Dave Joyce (R-OH) spoke to Marijuana Moment about the next steps for passing cannabis banking legislation after it got stripped from the National Defense Authorization Act. Colorado activists filed proposed ballot measures to legalize possession and personal cultivation of psychedelics, and to create a system of licensed businesses to produce psilocybin, DMT, ibogaine and mescaline for supervised use at “healing centers.” Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is leading a congressional effort to pressure the Drug Enforcement Administration to drop its opposition to letting terminally ill cancer patients receive psilocybin therapy. The agency is currently facing a lawsuit from a doctor who wants to provide the psychedelic. A new study found that smoking CBD-rich marijuana has “no significant impact on driving ability.” Even though THC blood levels were above the legal limit, “no signs of impairment were found”—suggesting that CBD can negate THC’s intoxicating effects. / FEDERAL The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hosted a two-day harm reduction summit. Rep .Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) tweeted about the death of a marijuana dispensary security guard during a robbery, saying, “This is heartbreaking for the family of Dominique Ware. These businesses are forced to operate in cash which presents a huge public safety issue for the businesses & their employees. We need #SAFEBanking NOW to help prevent future tragedies & violence.” / STATES Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s (D) proposed budget included funding for the implementation of marijuana legalization. Kansas House Democrats tweeted, “#ksleg-islators will be back in Topeka in less than a month. 📅 Let your legislators know you support: ✅Medical cannabis…” A South Dakota senator spoke about the possibility of passing a marijuana legalization bill in 2022. A Minnesota representative spoke about plans to continue pursuing marijuana legalization in 2022. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, located within New York, issued its first conditional marijuana cultivation licenses. The Texas Supreme Court agreed to hear regulators’ appeal of a lower court ruling that overturned their ban on smokable hemp. A New Mexico judge upheld medical cannabis purchase limits. Arkansas regulators proposed medical cannabis dispensary licensing rules changes. Illinois regulators proposed rules changes exempting cannabis vaping products from electronic cigarette taxes and exempting cultivators and retailers from having to obtain additional licenses. Utah regulators are expediting the implementation of rules to expand medical cannabis access. Maine’s Medical Marijuana Workgroup rejected a proposal on using METRC to track products. Colorado regulators published information about background check requirements for hemp license applicants. Oregon regulators published a safety and health guide for cannabis growers, processors and retailers. Vermont regulators will discuss marijuana issues on Tuesday. — Marijuana Moment is already tracking more than 1,300 cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —
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Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before you dig into today’s cannabis news, I wanted you to know you can keep this resource free and published daily by subscribing to Marijuana Moment on Patreon. We’re a small independent publication diving deep into the cannabis world and rely on readers like you to keep going. Join us at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOW The Virginia legislature’s Joint Commission on Cannabis Oversight voted to recommend speeding up recreational marijuana sales. If approved by the full House and Senate, existing medical cannabis dispensaries could sell to adults on January 1, 2023. Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Don Young (R-AK) sent a letter demanding that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris “begin to seriously engage” on marijuana reform and remove it from Schedule I. Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) issued a new memo looking back at marijuana momentum in 2021 and ahead to priorities for 2022. California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) issued a memo urging county prosecutors to stop delaying the required sealing and dismissal of past marijuana convictions under a law he authored as an assemblymember. A Missouri Republican representative who is sponsoring a resolution to put marijuana legalization on the 2022 ballot says he’s not optimistic about overcoming resistance to reform from within his own party. Berlin public transit agency BVG is selling hemp-infused tickets it says bus and subway riders can eat to stay calm during the holiday season. This comes as Germany’s new government has pledged to legalize marijuana nationwide. / FEDERAL A federal judge granted compassionate release to a 90-year-old, seriously ill man serving life in prison for a nonviolent marijuana trafficking offense. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) tweeted. “I’m working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden to pass our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Because we must end the federal prohibition and make criminal justice reforms. And that’s exactly what our bill does.” Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) spoke in a Senate floor speech about his work on legislation to remove barriers to marijuana research, which he argued is necessary before it is legalized or decriminalized. / STATES New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) tweeted, “This year my administration legalized cannabis, fulfilling a promise to the people of New Mexico, who overwhelmingly supported the effort. Legalized cannabis will create thousands of NM jobs and bring in millions in revenue.” Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, currently the agriculture commissioner, tweeted about getting 420 donors to her campaign, saying, “And yes, it’s past time to legalize marijuana!! We have to win first!” The Louisiana House Criminal Justice Impacts of Legalizing Cannabis Subcommittee held its first hearing. A Tennessee representative tweeted, “Democrats have been working on this for years, a handful of GOP play like they are on board, yet never run the bills. It’s time for this to happen and time to listen to 81% of Tennesseans who want to see cannabis reform!” A Massachusetts senator tweeted, “Let’s be honest: we need legal, public locations for adults to consume cannabis in communities that want them. I filed S.65 to address nuisance issues & promote public health by giving adults a space to consume cannabis after purchase from a dispensary.” Texas regulators appealed a ruling overturning their ban on smokable hemp to the state Supreme Court, a move that reinstates the policy for now. Michigan regulators asked a judge to reconsider a ruling that they say could allow the sale of moldy and contaminated marijuana. New York regulators approved changes to cannabinoid hemp rules. Separately, the chair of the Cannabis Control Board said she hopes to have draft marijuana rules available for public comment sometime in the first quarter or next year. Colorado regulators adopted new marijuana and hemp rules. Arizona regulators received more than 1,500 applications for 26 marijuana social equity dispensary licenses. Maine regulators submitted a report on the hemp program to lawmakers. New Jersey regulators posted a FAQ about marijuana business license applications. Washington State regulators sent an update about transitioning to a new marijuana tracking system. Oregon regulators will hold a hearing on marijuana and hemp rules on Monday. — Marijuana Moment is already tracking more than 1,300 cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —
Ohio Marijuana Activists Submit Signatures To Force Legislature To Consider Legalization Senator Calls For Federal Marijuana Standard To Measure Impaired Driving AOC Calls On Biden To Use Executive Authority On Marijuana Policy As President’s Agenda Stalls In Congress New York Senator Files Bill To Extend Marijuana Equity Benefits To Gay, Lesbian And Bisexual People Malta Officially Legalizes Marijuana With President’s Signature, Becoming First In Europe To End Cannabis Prohibition Smoking CBD-Rich Marijuana Has ‘No Significant Impact’ On Driving Ability, Study Finds Youth Marijuana Use ‘Decreased Significantly’ In 2021 Despite State Reforms, Federally Funded Survey Finds Allowing Legal Marijuana Dispensaries Boosts Employment Rates In Colorado Counties, Study Finds Marijuana Helps Treat PTSD Symptoms But Federal Policy Impedes Science, VA Researcher Says DEA Backs White House Plan To Streamline Research On Marijuana, Psychedelics And Other Schedule I Drugs Berlin Public Transit Is Selling Edible, Hemp-Infused Tickets To Help Riders To Relax This Holiday Seth Rogen And Sarah Silverman Partner With Marijuana Businesses To Press Senators For Legalization Singer Melissa Etheridge And Activist Van Jones Promote Psychedelics Reform As Movement Grows Sanjay Gupta Explains His Marijuana Reversal And Discusses ‘Very Biased’ U.S. Research With Joe Rogan Farmers Switch From Raising Chickens For Slaughter To Growing Hemp With Help Of Animal Advocacy Group Arizona Recreational Marijuana Sales Hit Record Monthly High, State Reports Visa Warns Against Misuse Of ‘Cashless ATMs’ Used By Cannabis Retailers To Skirt Restrictions IRS Official Gives Marijuana Businesses Advice On Tax Compliance GW Pharma Scores Interim Victory In Cannabis Extraction Patent Infringement Fight With Canopy (Op-Ed) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Partners With Marijuana Industry On Internship Program For Future Cannabis Leaders Senator Calls For Federal Marijuana Standard To Measure Impaired Driving Berlin Public Transit Is Selling Edible, Hemp-Infused Tickets To Help Riders To Relax This Holiday Pro-Legalization Missouri GOP Lawmaker Addresses Marijuana Resistance In His Party Ohio Senate Approves Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana For Any Patient Who Can ‘Reasonably Be Expected’ To Benefit Illinois Announces $45 Million In Marijuana-Funded Grants To Support Community Reinvestment Next steps for cannabis banking (Newsletter: December 20, 2021) GOP lawmakers press Biden for cannabis action (Newsletter: December 17, 2021) State cannabis czar takes over legalization org (Newsletter: December 16, 2021) Fed scientists slam fed cannabis restrictions (Newsletter: December 15, 2021) Malta set to legalize cannabis this week, a European first (Newsletter: December 14, 2021) Published on By NIDA head deterred from studying marijuana under Schedule 1; DEA psychedelics boost; USDA hemp insurance update; GW beats Canopy in patent ruling Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day.
Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism is often consumed for free, but costs money to produce! While this newsletter is proudly sent without cost to you, our ability to send it each day depends on the financial support of readers who can afford to give it. So if you’ve got a few dollars to spare each month and believe in the work we do, please consider joining us on Patreon today. https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOW Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) filed a new bipartisan bill in Congress to fund state and local marijuana expungement programs. National Institute on Drug Abuse Director Nora Vokow—the U.S.’s top drug science official— said she personally hesitates to study marijuana because its federal Schedule I status makes it “much more cumbersome” than studying other substances. The Drug Enforcement Administration once again proposed a huge boost in the legal production of illegal psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA and DMT to be used in research. The agency initially wanted just 30 grams of psilocybin produced in 2021, and now that’s been boosted to 8,000 grams for 2022—a 26,567% increase, reflecting a massive level of interest in psychedelics research. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new changes to “strengthen” crop insurance policies for hemp producers. GW Pharmaceuticals won a preliminary victory over Canopy Growth Corporation in a patent infringement case the latter company filed over cannabis extraction methods, as IP lawyer Larry Sandell of Mei & Mark, LLP explains in an op-ed for Marijuana Moment. / FEDERAL U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service tweeted a reminder that responses to a federal hemp survey are due next week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) tweeted, “The message across the country is clear: The vast majority of Americans support legalizing marijuana. @RonWyden, @SenBooker, and I are working to pass our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to end the federal prohibition and repair the harm done by the War on Drugs.” Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed (D-RI) said he hasn’t spoken to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) about the possible inclusion of marijuana banking provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) raised concerns about fentanyl-laced marijuana and other drugs in a Senate floor speech. Re. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) tweeted about “illegal marijuana operations in California that are stealing our water, inserting harmful pesticides into our ecosystems, and wreaking havoc on our public lands.” The House bill to allow CBD as a dietary supplement got one new cosponsor for a total of 35. / STATES Texas’s attorney general appealed an injunction on regulators’ smokable hemp ban to the state Supreme Court, putting the policy back in place for now. South Dakota’s attorney general issued a report finding that the state’s hemp program does not substantially affect police’s ability to go after illegal marijuana. Arkansas activists believe they will raise enough money to fund a successful signature gathering effort to put a marijuana legalization measure on the 2022 ballot. The New Mexico legislature’s Finance Authority Oversight Committee approved a $5 million loan program for cannabis microbusinesses. Several Indian tribes located within New York are conducting retail marijuana sales. An Illinois judge issued an order consolidating several lawsuits challenging regulators’ marijuana business license award processes. Georgia regulators blocked media access to pre-hearing conferences about medical cannabis business license denial protests. Pennsylvania regulators sent an alert to patients about an ongoing review of the safety of medical cannabis vaping products. Vermont regulators sent a warning about a scam targeting marijuana businesses in which callers pretend to be from the Cannabis Control Board. The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is hiring grants analysts for a marijuana revenue-funded program to help communities impacted by the drug war. Ohio regulators posted updated medical cannabis patient and caregiver numbers. New Jersey marijuana regulators will hold a public meeting on Tuesday. — Marijuana Moment is already tracking more than 1,200 cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —
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The Ohio Senate approved a bill to let doctors recommend medical cannabis for any condition they “reasonably” believe could benefit from it, and to otherwise expand the program with more dispensaries and bigger cultivation operations. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) announced a new $45 million round of marijuana revenue-funded grants aimed at helping communities that have been harmed by the war on drugs. New Hampshire lawmakers are looking to nearby Maine and Vermont for marijuana lessons as they plan a 2022 legalization push—but they face resistance from the governor and legislative leaders. / FEDERAL President Joe Bidensigned executive orders imposing sanctions on foreign persons involved with the illegal drug trade and establishing a new U.S. Council on Transnational Organized Crime. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said licensed hemp businesses are eligible for its Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program. The Senate passed a bill designating methamphetamine as an emerging threat and directing the Office of National Drug Control Policy to implement a plan to address its use. Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) tweeted about St. Louis, Missouri’s mayor signing a marijuana decriminalization bill, saying, “Deep gratitude to you, Madam Mayor, and to the sponsors on the Board of Aldermen for your amazing leadership in delivering this legislation to repeal outdated marijuana laws in St. Louis. This will save lives and livelihoods.” / STATES Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro, currently the attorney general, tweeted, “The majority of Pennsylvanians want to see marijuana legalized. Me too — it’s time to get it done.” Texas Democratic attorney general candidate Lee Merritt tweeted, “We can’t simply legalize cannabis in Texas without taking steps to undo 50 years of damage disproportionately directed at black and brown communities. As we move toward legalization in Texas we must rebuild communities devastated by the so-called ‘war on drugs.’” Minnesota’s House majority leader tweeted, “Expunging convictions must be a non-negotiable part of any cannabis legalization bill. Without it, legalization is barely even a criminal justice reform.” The Massachusetts legislature’s Joint Judiciary Committee held a hearing on marijuana expungement bills. A Florida representative tweeted about a bill she recently filed “to decriminalize the personal possession and use (not sale/production) of marijuana and other drugs to prioritize ‘treatment and safety in an effort to preserve lives rather than discard them through criminalization and incarceration.’” An Oklahoma Supreme Court official held an initial hearing in a case in which one legalization activist is challenging other activists’ proposed marijuana ballot measures. New Mexico regulators issued the state’s first recreational marijuana business licenses. Colorado regulators issued an updated health and safety advisory about potentially unsafe marijuana products produced by Innovative Fusion LLC. New Jersey regulators began accepting applications for recreational marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and testing business licenses. New York marijuana regulators partnered with other state agencies on a new campaign urging people not to drive under the influence. The Alaska Department of Law is pursuing felony charges against a marijuana cultivation business for failure to pay taxes. Oregon regulators released a podcast about 2021 marijuana developments. — Marijuana Moment is already tracking more than 1,300 cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — / LOCAL Oakland, California’s mayor said in a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) that she would like a California Highway Patrol task force to direct more attention to recent robberies of marijuana dispensaries and other businesses. Some Green Bay, Wisconsin Common Council members are pushing to lower marijuana penalties. The San Diego, California City Council is considering a proposal to increase the number of marijuana dispensaries and loosen zoning restrictions. The Bernalillo County, New Mexico Commission approved a marijuana ordinance that bans outdoor consumption areas. / INTERNATIONAL Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is open to working with provinces that want to decriminalize drugs. Pakistan’s Ministry of Science and Technology shared more details about its hemp plan. The UK Food Standards Agency said it will soon publish details on which CBD products will be allowed to remain on the market. A South Korean judge spared two U.S. service members convicted of bringing cannabis products into the country from serving time in prison. / SCIENCE & HEALTH A study found that “among nurses and physicians, having an oncology specialty predicted more positive attitudes toward” medical cannabis and that “physicians had a less positive attitude toward MC compared to nurses.” / ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS The Texas Medical Association published a white paper about medical cannabis. / BUSINESS Canopy Growth Corporation is divesting subsidiary business C³ Cannabinoid Compound Company GmbH. Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. closed on the acquisition of 27 properties leased for use as cannabis facilities in Colorado, Pennsylvania and North Dakota. Puffco is temporarily shutting down its website to deal with a backlog of orders caused by the U.S. Postal Service’s ban on mailing vaping products. Village Farms International, Inc. is delisting from the Toronto Stock Exchange and will remain on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
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CHICAGO (CBS) — The man accused of killing 71-year-old Woom Sing Tse in Chinatown this week fired 22 shots, a slaying a Cook County judge called an “execution” in denying the accused gunman bail. Alphonso Joyner, 23, is charged with first-degree murder in Tse’s death. Tse was on his way to buy a newspaper when he was shot multiple times and killed at 262 W. 23rd Pl., between Princeton and Wentworth avenues, in broad daylight at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. During Joyner’s bond hearing on Thursday, Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney James Murphy said he could not provide a motive for the killing. “Sometimes individuals just do evil things,” Murphy said.
Alphonso Joyner (Credit: Chicago Police)
Alphonso Joyner (Credit: Chicago Police) Murphy said the shooting was captured on surveillance video, and the footage shows Joyner pull up next to Tse in a two-door sedan with tinted windows while headed east on 23rd Place, and start shooting without provocation. Joyner fired seven shots from the car, before pausing, and then drove up closer to Tse, and fired six more shots, according to Murphy. “The victim appeared to cover his head and ears after these initial shots, and then his body jerked, and he fell to the ground after being hit,” Murphy said. Audio from surveillance cameras captured Tse yelling from the ground. Joyner then pulled his car into oncoming traffic, got out of the vehicle, and said, “Hey! Hey!,” calmly walked up to Tse as the victim was lying on the ground, and fired eight more quick shots, Murphy said. Joyner then fired one more shot “before he turned and calmly walked back to his vehicle” and drove off, Murphy said. Tse was suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his forehead, the top of his head, his right hip, the back of his neck, and his right temple. “This was an execution,” a judge said in ordering Joyner held without bond. License plate readers helped police track Joyner’s car to the Kennedy Expressway about 11 miles away one hour after the shooting. When police pulled him over, Joyner was the only person in the car, and he was wearing the same clothing he was seen in while shooting Tse, according to Murphy. As for the apparent lack of a motive for shooting, Tse’s son, William, said “Basically, we don’t have answers why this happened. We just want justice.” “This is unexpected, tragic to say the least, very difficult for my family, my mom especially,” he said. “My dad had nine grandkids. Hardowrking. Came over from China 50-something years ago to sacrifice his life and to start a new beginning for his kids.” Woom Sing Tse retired nine years ago to spend more time with his family, his son said. “I know my dad loved me, my two sisters and all the grandkids – and especially my mom so much,” William Tse said. “And I know that my mom is missing him so much right now. I feel so bad for her.” William Tse thanked the Chinatown community for the support they’ve shown his family since his father’s murder. “I’m speechless. So many people came out to help us, and I really appreciate that,” he said.
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(Credit: CBS 2) Chicago Police Deering (9th) District Cmdr. Don Jerome said the Chinatown Community Watch called him on his cellphone within minutes. Jerome spoke to a sergeant who was on the scene and got information – and then went to the district strategic support center to gather intelligence. Joyner was spotted driving the car soon afterward on the Kennedy Expressway at Jackson Boulevard, where police pulled him over and apprehended him. Police found a gun with an extended magazine in the car Joyner was driving, and gunshot residue was also later found on Joyner’s hands, Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan said. Upon being apprehended, Joyner immediately invoked his right to remain silent – but detectives worked with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office to gather evidence and bring charges swiftly. Murphy said it was determined to be a “ghost gun,” made of random mixed parts, with no serial number. Ballistics tests confirmed the shell casings from the scene of the shooting matched Joyner’s gun. Murphy said Joyner had a Firearm Owner’s Identification card, which had been revoked, and does not have a concealed carry license. Joyner has four prior arrests, including two on gun charges – one of which resulted in a guilty plea, Deenihan said. Had Joyner not been apprehended so fast, others could have been in danger, Deenihan said. Police are also looking into a series of random shootings on the city’s North Side over the last few days to see if they are connected. William Tse said his father retired nine years ago, after having owned a restaurant. “He was a hard-working man, did nothing wrong. I don’t think he ever had a speeding ticket or a parking ticket, and he did everything right, by the book,” he said. “I know my dad loved me, my two sisters, and all the grandkids, and especially my mother so much. And I know that my mom is missing him right now. And I just know that I feel so bad for her.” Joyner is due back in court on Dec. 29.
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Monday, December 20, 2021 Already a subscriber? LOGIN » By: staff – Updated: 2 months ago Posted Sep 21, 2021 PRINCETON – After winning its first three games in convincing fashion, Mendota got a chance to see how it stacks up with the upper echelon of the Three Rivers Conference. And while the outcome didn’t turn out the way the Trojans wanted it to, they proved they can play with the big boys. Mendota journeyed into Tiger territory in Princeton to renew an old rivalry, and despite a 28-7 setback, the Trojans gave the highly-touted Tigers their fiercest battle of the season on Sept. 17 at Bryant Field. It was Mendota’s first loss in four games and evened its record at 1-1 in the Three Rivers Mississippi Division, while Princeton improved to 4-0 and 2-0. Princeton came into the contest as an unstoppable machine on offense and an immovable force on defense. The Tiger offense averaged 47 points through the first three games of the season and the defense was giving up just nine tallies per outing. While Mendota only managed seven points, it moved the ball well enough to put it in position to score more than just its one touchdown on the night. And on defense, the Trojans allowed the juggernaut Princeton offense a hard-fought 288 yards and shut the Tigers out in the second half. An underdog wants to smack its opponent in the mouth right off the bat, and the Trojans did just that. After Mendota’s offense was held on the opening series of the game, the Trojans dipped into their bag of tricks once again and pulled out a fake punt, as Damien Magallanes received the snap from center and took off running for 13 yards and a first down near midfield. Mendota’s offense was back on the field again before Princeton got a chance to touch the football, and the Trojans parlayed that second chance into the first touchdown of the night, when on fourth-and-two, Uzi Angulo broke free from the line of scrimmage for a 25-yard scamper to the end zone. Emilio Perez booted the extra-point kick for a 7-0 Mendota lead with 7:09 left in the opening stanza. Princeton’s first opportunity on offense resulted in the tying touchdown when quarterback Teegan Davis hooked up with Carson Etheridge on a 25-yard TD strike at the four-minute mark. Steven Benavidez added the extra-point kick to knot the score at 7-all. The Trojans started their ensuing possession at their own 27, and Princeton’s defense came up big when Ean Compton intercepted a Ted Landgraf pass and ran it back 40 yards to the end zone to give the Tigers the lead. Benavidez’s PAT kick made it 14-7 with 27 seconds left in the first frame. It was the first time Landgraf has been intercepted this season. The Trojans drove to inside the Princeton 21-yard line on their next series, but were stopped on downs. Both teams exchanged punts, and after Mendota booted the ball back to the Tigers, the home team tacked on another score when Davis found Danny Cihocki on a 67-yard bomb. A successful extra-point kick made it 21-7 with 7:23 left before halftime. More defensive stops resulted in more punts from both sides over the next four minutes. There was also another fourth-down hold by Princeton’s defense as the Trojans marched inside Tiger territory once again, but were denied on a fourth-and-two at the Princeton 43 at the 3:07 mark. The Tiger offense was able to turn that stop into another score before intermission when Logan Glancy gathered in a Compton 10-yard touchdown pass with 39 ticks left on the clock. Benavidez added the PAT kick. Compton was in at quarterback for starter Davis, who was forced to the bench with concussion symptoms. Neither team came close to scoring in the third quarter, while both squads had several chances at punching the ball in the end zone in the fourth period, but no one succeeded. Princeton drove to the Trojan 5-yard line early in the fourth, but its offense went backwards from there and ended up missing a 30-yard field goal try. Mendota’s best chance of scoring again came when Charles Heiting blocked a Tiger punt and Garret Zinke recovered at the Princeton 8-yard line. But the Trojans were only able to gain 4 yards during the possession and gave the ball back to Princeton on downs with 3:25 left. The Trojans’ last chance on offense resulted in a missed 30-yard field goal attempt with eight seconds remaining. Mendota concluded the contest with 235 total yards. Landgraf ran for 73 yards and passed for 90. Of Princeton’s total yards, 205 of them came via the pass. Despite suffering their first loss of the season, Trojan coach Keegan Hill was more than pleased by the effort put forth by his squad. “We played hard the entire game in a competitive environment against a good team,” Hill said. “I’m excited to see our growth going forward. “Our kids want to compete. This group is not satisfied with the loss, and that’s a good thing.” If you wish view the full all article, watch this short video or subscribe now for full access. 815-539-9396 • 815-539-7862
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man has been charged with opening fire and taking the life of 71-year-old Woom Sing Tse in Chinatown this week. Charges of first-degree murder were approved Wednesday night against Alphonso Joyner, 23, according to Chicago Police Supt. David Brown.
Alphonso Joyner (Credit: Chicago Police)
Alphonso Joyner (Credit: Chicago Police) Tse was on his way to buy a newspaper when he was shot multiple times and killed at 262 W. 23rd Pl., between Princeton and Wentworth avenues, in broad daylight at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Tonight we announced charges against the man responsible for the shooting death of 71-year-old Woom Sing Tse in our Chinatown community. 23-year-old Alphonso Joyner was charged with first degree murder following yesterday afternoon’s shooting. pic.twitter.com/wIGaNN0rBX — Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown (@ChiefDavidBrown) December 9, 2021
Surveillance footage shows Tse walking down 23rd Place when a car pulls up and someone starts shooting from inside. The car then stops, the driver gets out and appears to fire more shots at the victim, who by then is already lying on the sidewalk. Deenihan said Joyner pulled up in a blue car and fired a volley of shots. That first round did not hit Tse, but the victim was visibly startled, Deenihan said. The gunman then fired a second volley of shots while still in the car, and this time, Tse was struck and he fell, Deenhian said. The gunman then got out of the car, walked up to the sidewalk, stood over Tse, and fired several more rounds – killing him, Deenihan said. Joyner then casually got back into his car and drove away, Deenihan said. Chicago Police Deering (9th) District Cmdr. Don Jerome said the Chinatown Community Watch called him on his cellphone within minutes. Jerome spoke to a sergeant who was on the scene and got information – and then went to the district strategic support center to gather intelligence. Joyner was spotted driving the car soon afterward on the Kennedy Expressway at Jackson Boulevard, where police pulled him over and apprehended him. Police found a gun with an extended magazine in the car Joyner was driving, and gunshot residue was also later found on Joyner’s hands, Deenihan said. Upon being apprehended, Joyner immediately invoked his right to remain silent – but detectives worked with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office to gather evidence and bring charges swiftly. Joyner has four prior arrests, including two on gun charges – one of which resulted in a guilty plea, Deenihan said. Had Joyner not been apprehended so fast, others could have been in danger, Deenihan said. Police are also looking into a series of random shootings on the city’s North Side over the last few days to see if they are connected. Brown said Tse came to the U.S. with a few dollars in his pocked and went on to achieve the American dream – and was a husband, father, grandfather, man of his community, and Chicagoan. “And yesterday, his life was tragically ended in broad daylight in the Chinatown neighborhood by Joyner,” Brown said. CBS 2’s Jackie Kostek spoke with a daughter of Tse’s, who said the family is too distraught to talk about him right now. But Kostek also spoke to neighbors and friends. They say Tse enjoyed his retirement and often took walks to get a cup of coffee or a newspaper, and he loved to play ping-pong. Friends said he was supposed to play with them on Tuesday.
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The group starts playing early afternoon around 12:30 p.m. But on Tuesday, Tse didn’t make it. “Somebody came up here told us that his wife called to look for him here,” Wong said. “But he didn’t come over here.” For now, the Chinatown community is once again rocked by senseless violence. Wong said that fear is felt especially among seniors. “Chinatown is not a safe place now. A lot of people robbing people and breaking into houses,” Wong said. “We feel pretty scared too.” Tse’s family will hold a prayer vigil at 23rd Street and Princeton Avenue Friday night at 7 p.m. Tse’s two daughters and son are expected to attend.
Malta Officially Legalizes Marijuana With President’s Signature, Becoming First In Europe To End Cannabis Prohibition Activists File Colorado Ballot Initiatives To Legalize Psychedelics And Establish ‘Healing Center’ Program Congressman Asks Colleagues To Demand DEA Allow Psilocybin Treatment For Terminal Patients Lawmakers Talk Next Steps For Marijuana Banking And Legalization After Reform Blocked By Senate Leader Virginia Legislative Joint Commission Recommends Speeding Up Marijuana Sales Launch By A Year Smoking CBD-Rich Marijuana Has ‘No Significant Impact’ On Driving Ability, Study Finds Youth Marijuana Use ‘Decreased Significantly’ In 2021 Despite State Reforms, Federally Funded Survey Finds Allowing Legal Marijuana Dispensaries Boosts Employment Rates In Colorado Counties, Study Finds Marijuana Helps Treat PTSD Symptoms But Federal Policy Impedes Science, VA Researcher Says DEA Backs White House Plan To Streamline Research On Marijuana, Psychedelics And Other Schedule I Drugs Berlin Public Transit Is Selling Edible, Hemp-Infused Tickets To Help Riders To Relax This Holiday Seth Rogen And Sarah Silverman Partner With Marijuana Businesses To Press Senators For Legalization Singer Melissa Etheridge And Activist Van Jones Promote Psychedelics Reform As Movement Grows Sanjay Gupta Explains His Marijuana Reversal And Discusses ‘Very Biased’ U.S. Research With Joe Rogan Farmers Switch From Raising Chickens For Slaughter To Growing Hemp With Help Of Animal Advocacy Group Arizona Recreational Marijuana Sales Hit Record Monthly High, State Reports Visa Warns Against Misuse Of ‘Cashless ATMs’ Used By Cannabis Retailers To Skirt Restrictions IRS Official Gives Marijuana Businesses Advice On Tax Compliance GW Pharma Scores Interim Victory In Cannabis Extraction Patent Infringement Fight With Canopy (Op-Ed) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Partners With Marijuana Industry On Internship Program For Future Cannabis Leaders Berlin Public Transit Is Selling Edible, Hemp-Infused Tickets To Help Riders To Relax This Holiday Pro-Legalization Missouri GOP Lawmaker Addresses Marijuana Resistance In His Party Ohio Senate Approves Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana For Any Patient Who Can ‘Reasonably Be Expected’ To Benefit Illinois Announces $45 Million In Marijuana-Funded Grants To Support Community Reinvestment St. Louis Mayor Signs Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession And Cultivation GOP lawmakers press Biden for cannabis action (Newsletter: December 17, 2021) State cannabis czar takes over legalization org (Newsletter: December 16, 2021) Fed scientists slam fed cannabis restrictions (Newsletter: December 15, 2021) Malta set to legalize cannabis this week, a European first (Newsletter: December 14, 2021) Visa’s crackdown on popular cannabis payments solution (Newsletter: December 13, 2021) Published on By VA panel votes to speed up sales; Congressional marijuana memo; CA AG: seal cannabis records; Edible hemp-infused German bus tickets Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day.
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State cannabis czar takes over legalization org (Newsletter: December 16, 2021) Tom Angell is the editor of Marijuana Moment. A 20-year veteran in the cannabis law reform movement, he covers the policy and politics of marijuana. Separately, he founded the nonprofit Marijuana Majority. Previously he reported for Marijuana.com and MassRoots, and handled media relations and campaigns for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and Students for Sensible Drug Policy. (Organization citations are for identification only and do not constitute an endorsement or partnership.) Published on By Fed study: Youth use down as more states legalize; OH medical cannabis expansion; IL marijuana money for drug war repairs; NH 2022 legalization push Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day.
Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed for the day: donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there. Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOW The Marijuana Policy Project has a new leader. Toi Hutchinson most recently served as the top cannabis advisor to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D), and before that as a state senator she sponsored the legalization bill he signed into law. A new federally funded survey found that youth marijuana use declined dramatically in 2021 even as more states enacted and implemented legalization. While COVID social distancing likely contributed to the drop, the new data provides more evidence that prohibitionists’ fears about skyrocketing teen consumption are unfounded. The Ohio Senate approved a bill to let doctors recommend medical cannabis for any condition they “reasonably” believe could benefit from it, and to otherwise expand the program with more dispensaries and bigger cultivation operations. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) announced a new $45 million round of marijuana revenue-funded grants aimed at helping communities that have been harmed by the war on drugs. New Hampshire lawmakers are looking to nearby Maine and Vermont for marijuana lessons as they plan a 2022 legalization push—but they face resistance from the governor and legislative leaders. / FEDERAL President Joe Bidensigned executive orders imposing sanctions on foreign persons involved with the illegal drug trade and establishing a new U.S. Council on Transnational Organized Crime. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said licensed hemp businesses are eligible for its Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program. The Senate passed a bill designating methamphetamine as an emerging threat and directing the Office of National Drug Control Policy to implement a plan to address its use. Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) tweeted about St. Louis, Missouri’s mayor signing a marijuana decriminalization bill, saying, “Deep gratitude to you, Madam Mayor, and to the sponsors on the Board of Aldermen for your amazing leadership in delivering this legislation to repeal outdated marijuana laws in St. Louis. This will save lives and livelihoods.” / STATES Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro, currently the attorney general, tweeted, “The majority of Pennsylvanians want to see marijuana legalized. Me too — it’s time to get it done.” Texas Democratic attorney general candidate Lee Merritt tweeted, “We can’t simply legalize cannabis in Texas without taking steps to undo 50 years of damage disproportionately directed at black and brown communities. As we move toward legalization in Texas we must rebuild communities devastated by the so-called ‘war on drugs.’” Minnesota’s House majority leader tweeted, “Expunging convictions must be a non-negotiable part of any cannabis legalization bill. Without it, legalization is barely even a criminal justice reform.” The Massachusetts legislature’s Joint Judiciary Committee held a hearing on marijuana expungement bills. A Florida representative tweeted about a bill she recently filed “to decriminalize the personal possession and use (not sale/production) of marijuana and other drugs to prioritize ‘treatment and safety in an effort to preserve lives rather than discard them through criminalization and incarceration.’” An Oklahoma Supreme Court official held an initial hearing in a case in which one legalization activist is challenging other activists’ proposed marijuana ballot measures. New Mexico regulators issued the state’s first recreational marijuana business licenses. Colorado regulators issued an updated health and safety advisory about potentially unsafe marijuana products produced by Innovative Fusion LLC. New Jersey regulators began accepting applications for recreational marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and testing business licenses. New York marijuana regulators partnered with other state agencies on a new campaign urging people not to drive under the influence. The Alaska Department of Law is pursuing felony charges against a marijuana cultivation business for failure to pay taxes. Oregon regulators released a podcast about 2021 marijuana developments. — Marijuana Moment is already tracking more than 1,300 cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — / LOCAL Oakland, California’s mayor said in a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) that she would like a California Highway Patrol task force to direct more attention to recent robberies of marijuana dispensaries and other businesses. Some Green Bay, Wisconsin Common Council members are pushing to lower marijuana penalties. The San Diego, California City Council is considering a proposal to increase the number of marijuana dispensaries and loosen zoning restrictions. The Bernalillo County, New Mexico Commission approved a marijuana ordinance that bans outdoor consumption areas. / INTERNATIONAL Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is open to working with provinces that want to decriminalize drugs. Pakistan’s Ministry of Science and Technology shared more details about its hemp plan. The UK Food Standards Agency said it will soon publish details on which CBD products will be allowed to remain on the market. A South Korean judge spared two U.S. service members convicted of bringing cannabis products into the country from serving time in prison. / SCIENCE & HEALTH A study found that “among nurses and physicians, having an oncology specialty predicted more positive attitudes toward” medical cannabis and that “physicians had a less positive attitude toward MC compared to nurses.” / ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS The Texas Medical Association published a white paper about medical cannabis. / BUSINESS Canopy Growth Corporation is divesting subsidiary business C³ Cannabinoid Compound Company GmbH. Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. closed on the acquisition of 27 properties leased for use as cannabis facilities in Colorado, Pennsylvania and North Dakota. Puffco is temporarily shutting down its website to deal with a backlog of orders caused by the U.S. Postal Service’s ban on mailing vaping products. Village Farms International, Inc. is delisting from the Toronto Stock Exchange and will remain on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
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Federal scientists with the Food and Drug Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse and National Institutes of Health detailed in a new National Cancer Institute journal article how current restrictive marijuana policies—including Schedule I status and a lack of access to dispensary cannabis—”hinder research in several ways.” A New York assemblyman filed a new bill to legalize psilocybin therapy, with a focus on ensuring access to the psychedelic treatment for military veterans and first responders. The Montana legislature’s Economic Affairs Interim Committee voted to move ahead with marijuana regulations as the January 1 sales launch approaches—just days after initially rejecting proposed rules. The Missouri Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging regulators’ decision to keep medical cannabis licensing information secret. / FEDERAL The Department of Justice and Attorney General Merrick Garland asked a federal court to dismiss them from a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a black-owned Washington State marijuana business. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding a project on hemp as a cover crop. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) tweeted, “Nevada’s cannabis industry has created new businesses and jobs, bringing millions in new tax revenue for our state. Today, I met with the Chamber of Cannabis and local leaders in the industry to learn more about their work and what I can do to ensure these businesses thrive.” Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) tweeted, “By ending nonviolent cannabis prison sentences, the #StatesReformAct will save taxpayers $571 MILLION in federal prison costs according to new impact analysis by @recidiviz.” The House bill to require clinical trials on the medical benefits of cannabis for military veterans got one new cosponsor for a total of three. / STATES Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) signed legislation to provide funds to combat illegal marijuana cultivation. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) reiterated his concern that federal law needs to change before the state considers legalizing marijuana. Meanwhile, a representative discussed a bill she is planning to introduce to create a commission that would issue recommendations on how the state could structure a legal cannabis system in the future. Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, currently the agriculture commissioner, reacted to criticism about what she said was a joke about people sending her medical cannabis for her birthday. New Mexico’s attorney general announced that a local credit union became the first to be certified for cannabis banking protocols by an independent organization. Georgia’s House speaker removed a member of the Medical Marijuana Commission, a police chief who is under investigation for his department’s K-9 unit expenses. Alabama’s House speaker said he’s open to considering any new medical cannabis legislation that regulators say they need. New York’s Assembly majority leader said she’s not surprised by the number of municipalities opting out of allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption facilities. Virginia regulators received federal approval for the state’s hemp plan. Colorado has generated $392.8 million in marijuana tax revenue so far in 2021—a new annual record with one month left to go. They also published updated average market rates for cannabis. Vermont regulators issued recommendations for marijuana business code compliance and penalties. Michigan regulators will begin printing patient and caregiver photos on their registration cards. Wisconsin regulators are urging people to become certified as hemp inspectors to address a shortage. Washington State regulators sent an update about transitioning to a new marijuana tracking system. New Jersey regulators will begin accepting recreational marijuana cultivation, distribution and testing business license applications on Wednesday. The Louisiana House House Criminal Justice Impacts of Legalizing Cannabis Subcommittee will meet on Thursday. The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission will meet on Friday. — Marijuana Moment is already tracking more than 1,300 cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —
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GALLATIN COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) – The Illinois State Police reported a deadly traffic crash on Friday, October 29, around 9:25 p.m. The crash happened north on Forest Road and just south of Kedron Road. According to the Illinois State Police for unknown reasons the driver left the road to the right in his 2005 White Dodge Stratus that made him forcefully hit a ditch and roll over. The Illinois State Police said the driver was pronounced dead on the scene by the Gallatin County Coroner. The driver was identified as 61-year-old, Joseph Kopman, of Elizabethtown, Ill. The crash is still under investigation and no further information is available. Copyright 2021 KFVS. All rights reserved.
Web and social media editor DU QUOIN, IL — The Du Quoin State Fair kicked off Friday in Illinois. The day’s events began with a petting zoo, a ribbon cutting, the Twilight Parade and much more. The fair continues through Sept. 6 in Du Quoin, Illinois. Some of the acts included in this year’s fair lineup include the R&B group En Vogue, who will be performing Saturday, and rockband REO Speedwagon, who will perform Sunday. Other acts performing into next week include the rapper Ludacris, and comedian Ron White. Click here to see the full grandstand lineup and more information about the fair. To keep families who attend safe from COVID-19, the fair is taking steps to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Masks must be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status. And, you can get your COVID-19 vaccine while attending the fair. The fair is offering the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines at two locations from noon to 9 p.m. each day of the fair: one on Midway Drive and one on Main Street. Those who want to be vaccinated are asked to bring a photo ID. Proof of immigration status is not required, the Illinois Department of Public Health notes. Web and social media editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Currently in Paducah
