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Weekly Report: what happened at MJ last week (0415-0419)?

On 4/20 Day, even non-cannabis companies get in the spirit

On eve of 4/20, White House and Democratic lawmaker tout marijuana progress

White House and Democratic lawmaker tout marijuana progress on eve of 4/20 Day. President Biden has promised to decriminalize marijuana on the federal level. The Justice Department is reviewing a recommendation to move marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. Rep. Earl Blumenauer says this is the last time cannabis will be on Schedule I.

'Cannabis Seizures At Checkpoints By U.S.-Mexico Border Frustrates State-Authorized Pot Industry' - Audacy Citing AP

U.S. Border Patrol says it has the right to seize cannabis shipments at checkpoints in southern New Mexico. More than $300,000 worth of marijuana has been seized in recent months at checkpoints. New Mexico's governor says she's working to protect the state's legalized cannabis industry. Cannabis is still a "Schedule 1" drug.

Budding Opportunities: 3 Emerging Cannabis Markets to Explore 

Many countries and U.S. States have legalized or decriminalized cannabis for medical or adult recreational use. Thailand became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis, primarily for medical use. Germany became the largest EU nation to legalize cannabis for recreational use this month. These emerging cannabis markets are still in the early stages of development.

Marijuana groups call on Biden to remove cannabis from Controlled Substances Act

Marijuana banking could pass House in must-pass bill - report

Marijuana banking unlikely to pass House due to Republican leadership spat