Schumer speaks at cannabis rally (Newsletter: May 3, 2021)

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New MexiCann Natural Medicine had its medical cannabis license permanently revoked by New Mexico regulators in connection to an explosion and fire that injured employees.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board is calling on the Justice Department to drop a legal challenge to a proposed safe consumption site for illegal drugs.

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Federal prosecutors said former Calexico, California officials should be sentenced to 30 months in prison with three years of supervised release after they pled guilty to accepting a $35,000 bribe in exchange for expediting a cannabis dispensary permit application.

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Amazon is seeking to dismiss a breach of contract claim filed by a temporary employee who says he was not hired for a full-time position after failing a drug test due to medical cannabis use.

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