A mixed bag this week, as the Fed and states inches closer to legalization researchers signal concerns on the safety of cannabis use.

More movement in congress on legalization https://www.marijuanamoment.net/congressional-leaders-bill-extends-state-medical-marijuana-protections-and-calls-for-studying-legalization-models/

Veterans’ groups urge Biden to move on rescheduling marijuana https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/veterans-groups-join-calls-biden-administration-reschedule-marijuana-rcna139565

Virginia moves closer to legalization https://mjbizdaily.com/virginia-lawmakers-ok-adult-use-marijuana-sales/

Decline in beer sales where cannabis is legal https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-legalization-linked-to-decline-in-beer-sales-indicating-substitution-effect-canadian-study-finds/

Is cannabis is safer than alcohol?  https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-28/is-pot-actually-a-healthier-than-alcohol-new-data-on-cannabis?embedded-checkout=true

Is cannabis increasing the risk for developing anxiety disorders? https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240205/Heavy-cannabis-use-linked-to-increased-risk-of-developing-a-new-anxiety-disorder.aspx