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The Department of Justice suggested in court filing that a “frail and elderly grandmother” who “uses marijuana for a chronic medical condition” could potentially succeed in challenging the federal law banning gun possession by cannabis consumers—while defending the overall policy.

The Hawaii Senate Health and Human Services Committee and Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee approved a bill to legalize low-dose and low-potency marijuana, even as their counterparts in the House of Representatives say cannabis prohibition will not be ended in the state this year.

Texas voters who participate in the March 3 Democratic primary election for which early voting is currently underway will get to weigh in on a marijuana ballot question that asks whether the state should “legalize cannabis for adults and automatically expunge criminal records for past low-level cannabis offenses.”

New York lawmakers filed legislation to allow liquor and wine stores to sell THC-infused drinks by obtaining a new low potency cannabis beverage retail permit.

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill to ban hemp THC products in line with recently adopted federal restrictions.

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) tweeted, “Minnesota business owners like Sean Syverson are feeling the impact of the  administration’s across-the-board tariffs—higher costs, lost markets, no stability to plan for the future. That’s why I’m fighting to repeal these harmful tariffs on Canada, and the federal hemp ban.”

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The Oklahoma House Alcohol, Tobacco and Substance Abuse Services Committee approved a bill to restrict the shape of medical cannabis gummies and add labeling requirements.

West Virginia lawmakers discussed their marijuana reform bills.

Colorado regulators published guidance about changes to licensing procedures for new or renewing marijuana business employees.

New York regulators seized more than $2 million dollars worth of illicit cannabis products in multiple enforcement actions across the state.

California regulators published a brochure on the Cannabis Inspection Program.

New Jersey marijuana regulators sent a note about Black History Month.

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