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Cannabis Legalization News: The Farm Bill, Federal Policies, and Local Developments

In this episode of Cannabis Legalization News, Tom discusses various topics surrounding cannabis legislation and industry updates. The main focus is on the Farm Bill, which is expected to be seen before June, according to statements from GT Thompson, the U.S. House Ag Committee Chair. The episode also covers news from across the United States on cannabis legalization efforts, including issues in the House and Senate regarding budget cuts, definitions of hemp, and the impact on SNAP benefits. Tom shares updates from states like Virginia, Ohio, and Texas, discussing the political landscape and potential changes in cannabis laws. Additionally, there's a spotlight on a proposed locally-owned dispensary in Pekin, Illinois, and the potential economic benefits it could bring to the community. The episode also touches on the ramifications of the DOJ’s stance on administrative law judges, a study on cannabis’ effects on the brain, and various happenings in the cannabis world.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Updates
00:31 Farm Bill Discussion
02:31 World War 3 and Economic Concerns
03:47 Cannabis Legalization and Policy Issues
07:01 Trump's Drug Policy and Its Implications
10:25 Administrative Law Judges and DEA
15:21 Cannabis and Alcohol Consumption Trends
28:19 North Carolina's Cannabis Law Controversy
32:49 Ohio Traffic Stop and Marijuana Bust
34:58 The Importance of a Certificate of Analysis (COA)
35:19 Revenue from Legal Weed
36:37 HempFest and HempStock
36:54 Michigan's Marijuana Tax Dollars
37:25 Regulatory Differences Across States
37:40 Washington State's Fun Police
40:04 Marijuana Research and Brain Studies
41:39 Local Cannabis Legalization News
44:32 The Future of Cannabis Dispensaries
48:05 Hemp Beverages and the Farm Bill
52:37 Ohio's Legalization Rollback
59:23 Texas Cannabis Legislation
01:07:47 Growing Cannabis: Challenges and Opportunities
01:09:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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