TGIF, fellow explorers of the "high"-lands! The Mayor of Amsterdam is stirring the pot and advocating for a rather "stimulating" solution to curb organized crime — legalizing cocaine. 

Wait. I thought we were talking about Amsterdam, not Hamsterdam.

Plus, cannabis is growing tall on the Nasdaq. Take a look at Aurora's green cash flow and Agrify's high-flying equity.

Also, say goodbye to Dry January and hello to T-Break February.

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TOP STORY

DeSantis Calls in the Sunshine State Troops to Tackle Texas Turmoil

Briefly: DeSantis is sending Florida troopers to take on drug smuggling at the Texas border.

What: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Sunshine State Troopers will be deployed based on Texas' needs as the state deals with supposed illegal drugs and violent crime associated with border crossings.

Back Up: While still in the GOP primary race, DeSantis said, “If someone in the drug cartels is sneaking fentanyl across the border when I’m president, that’s gonna be the last thing they do. We’re gonna shoot them stone-cold dead.”

So What? This aggressive response to drug enforcement is another footnote in the decades-long War on Drugs, which many have deemed a failure as the DEA considers rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III.

What Next: Read more here.

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FIVE ZINGERS

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The Top 3 Mistakes in capital raising for cannabis companies and how to navigate them

ONE FOR THE ROAD

Welcome To the Cannabis-Friendly Cubicle

Briefly: It seems the suits are finally realizing the real green isn't just in the stock market.

So Basically: As cannabis stocks gain steam, most finance giants have no problem with hiring employees who partake.

So Then: The change is partly driven by practical considerations, including the challenges of enforcing strict drug-free policies in regions where cannabis is legal and the need to attract talent in a competitive job market.

So What? The decline in workplace drug testing mirrors a nationwide reassessment of cannabis and its impact on employment. 

What Next: Check out the drug-testing policies of 7 major U.S. banks. 

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