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INDUSTRY UPDATES Hickenlooper pushes banking reform With safeguards, banking will reform industry Sen. Hickenlooper of CO is calling for the SAFE Banking Act allowing legal mari- juana businesses to finally be able to use bank accounts. He was quoted at a recent event saying “If you really wanted to create an industry that’s dependent on gangs and cartels, make it all cash.” The fate of the bill is still uncertain but has received bi- partisan support from 24 state governors.
Cannabis hit by supply chain issues Impact ranges from packaging to growmaterials After issues at the ports, rolling power out- ages, and the Lunar New Year celebrations affecting China's ability to make com- monly used items in the cannabis space, suppliers say they expect to feel supply shortages until mid-2022 with parts for items such as disposable vaporizers and upscale packaging not shipping on time.
DEA, WH streamline MJ research Institutions will see increased access, support The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), NIDA, and White House have come together to make it easier for compa- nies to study, research, and test marijuana. Unlike other Schedule I substances, each scientist will not be required to obtain DEA registration as multiple personnel can be covered under qualified institutions.
Scienceuncovers reason formunchies The verdict is in on why bud makes you hungry Researchers studying the common prac- tice of "the munchies" have found a few possible reasons why we get those urges. They attribute sensory enhancements from THC to be a cause, primarily an abun- dance of dopamine which can lower one's inhibitions. Another main tenet is lack of routine sleep schedules.
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