Highlights:

• New York Movement- Proposed Adult-Use Regs Released, and Update on Conditional Retail Program
• Repub. Senator Signals There May Be H.O.P.E. for S.A.F.E. Banking

Golden Nuggets:

• Trend of Govs' Taking Marijuana Matters into Their Own Hands Continues with Kentucky Gov. Exec Order re Medical Marijuana Possession

State News:
• Arkansas Did NOT Pass Legalization…how?
• Signs Minnesota and Pennsylvania Could Potentially Legalize Legislatively Soon?

Business News:
• BAT (British American Tobacco) Invests in Charlotte's Web

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.
    DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

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Highlight:

• German Pot Legalization Proposal Put Forth 

Golden Nuggets: 

• The Republican House Caucus Policy Platform NOT Positive On Pot.
• A U.S. Customs Court Says Cannabis Paraphernalia Is COOL To Cross Into Country in Legal States
• Israeli Co. Cloned Hemp Cells Using Bioreactor To Make 12x More Potent Pot 

Federal News: 

• SAFE Banking PLUS - Corey Booker Says “Good Shot" for Pot During Lame Duck Sesh.

State News:

• Arkansas and South Dakota, Pot Polls Not Looking Positive For Progress
• But Pot Poll Shows Hope for Dope Passing in Maryland

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.
   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

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Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Beth Kotarba, Chief Operating Officer at Native Roots Cannabis Co. Their conversation touches upon aspects of their successful single-state integrated operation, issues that have arisen as the Colorado market matures, and how they’ve built a diverse leadership team in an industry that struggles to do so.

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About Beth Kotarba:

As Chief Operating Officer for Native Roots Cannabis Co., Kotarba leads the operations side of Colorado’s leading independent network of cannabis dispensaries, including cultivation, flower processing, product manufacturing, product development, facilities, information technology and supply chain. Kotarba draws from her more than 25 years of experience in management consulting and corporate leadership to develop innovative operational processes and controls and performance measurement and reporting procedures to ensure financial strength and operational efficiency for the vertically integrated company. Prior to joining Native Roots, Kotarba’s management consulting and leadership roles included a broad spectrum of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, aerospace and non-profit.

Highlight:

• Arkansas Court Felt The Need for Weed On The Ballot
• Ok Court Not...OK with Adult Use on the Ballot
• NY Conditional Retail Application Window Closed

Golden Nuggets: 

• British American Tobacco Buys Into German Cannabis Startup on Eve of Z'Germans Legalizing

Federal News: 

• SAFE Banking Plus Update

State News:

• California Gov Newsom Signs 10 Cannabills
• Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear Tries to Be a Trailblazer on Med Marijuana Reform

International News:

• Japanese Ministry of Health Says Domo Orega-toke to Countries Pushing Medical Cannabis

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.
  DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

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Highlight:

• Mizzou Court Says Adult Use Ballot Initiative is a Go
• Arkansas Adult-Use Ballot Iced by Sec of State?
• OK Adult Use Ballot Looking A-OK after Court Kills 2 of 4 Challenges

Golden Nuggets: 

• Do MSOs have FL's Med Marijuana Program in a "Smoke-Hold" Grip When Regulators Not Issuing Provided-for Licenses?
• Quest Diagnostic Deal with Cannabis Breathalyzer Hound Labs' Fine Print Shows Limitations on the Tech
• German Regulators Cautious in How They Say AufWEEDherzen to Prohibition due to EU Precedents
• Positive Pot Poll from People Lining Right Politically

Federal News: 

• Safe Banking + Update

State News:

• Vermont Issues First Adult Use Retail Licenses
• North Dakota Adult Use Ballot a Go!

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.
  DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

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Highlight:

• Sen Merkley Gives Update on "Safe Banking Plus"
• Missouri Gov Won't Add Adult Use Pot to Special Session, It's Ballot or Bust

Golden Nuggets: 

• Social Justice Reminder: Data Shows Black Minnesotans Five Times More Likely To Be Arrested For Marijuana Offenses Than Whites

Federal News: 

• Biden's Pot Promises All Smoke and Mirrors

State News:

• NY Regulator's Comment Sow Confusion About Adult Use Launch Timeline

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.
 DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

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Highlight:

• PA Governor Starting  September Pardon Project

Federal News: 

• Fed's Dead, Nothing Reportworthy!

State News:

• Alabama Accepting License Applications For Dispensaries
• Desantis Wants To Make More Marimoolah in Florida
• Oklahoma Supreme Court Pushing Pot Pause Button

Science & Medical News:

• Study Finds Cannabis Users Not Just Lazy Stoners

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.
 
 DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

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