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Weekend Weed Read • January 18, 2025

Biden Administration Announces Commutations for Nearly 2,500 Non-Violent Drug Offenders

President Biden commutes the sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders.

 
DEA Judge Stays Marijuana Scheduling Proceedings

Judge stays marijuana rescheduling hearings following his receipt of significant evidence supporting allegations that the DEA engaged in inappropriate and biased acts that warranted their disqualification from the proceedings.

 
An arrow depicting a downward trend over a marijuana plant

Analysis of state and federal survey data show marijuana use by teens has fallen sharply in the majority of states that have legalized the adult-use market.

 
 
Virginia Cannabis Conference, January 24-26
 
 
Hemp buds spill out of an open glass jar next to colorful gummy bears depicting unregulated synthetic hemp-derived products

US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rules that states can regulate intoxicating hemp products more stringently than federal law does.

 
Virginia Gov Glenn Youngkin clenches his fist and makes an angry face in front of a background of cannabis leaves

Virginia's governor doubles down on false claims about marijuana legalization.

 
A person holds their knee in front of a background of cannabis leaves

Patients suffering from nail-patella syndrome-induced pain report significant improvements in their health-related quality of life following CBD therapy.

 
 
 
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