TGIF Cannabis Investors! It seems that cannabis rescheduling is just around the corner with public support for the policy change growing by day. The Drug Enforcement Administration has been accepting public comments on the issue for two weeks. So far, the federal agency received 11,000 submissions, and here is what they say.

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TOP STORY

Kamala Harris Gets Her Own Cannabis Strain: Watch Jimmy Kimmel Break The News To Her

Briefly: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris appeared visibly surprised upon learning that a cannabis strain had been named after her.

So: The news of the “Kamala Kush” came out in an interview with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Laughing, Harris responded, “Really? Seriously? I did not know that.”

BackUp: Harris has a long history of having prosecuted some 2,000 marijuana offenders in her job as District Attorney of San Francisco.

That Said: Harris used the conversation as an opportunity to reiterate her newly-found stance that marijuana users should not face jail time.

Quoted: "I think we both agree that people shouldn't have to go to jail for smoking weed. And we've pardoned a number of people," said the vice president.

Click here to watch the interview.

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ZINGERS

Scotts Miracle-Gro Reaffirms $1B Cash Flow Target, Reduces EBITDA Earnings Expectations, Cost-Saving On Track

Cannabis Tech Firm Launches New Payment Processing Platform For Canadian Weed Retailers

Blumenauer, Joyce, Lee Urge Biden Admin To Annul VA Directive Prohibiting Doctors From Recommending Medical Marijuana To Veterans

EXCLUSIVE: How NFL Veterans Calvin Johnson And Rob Sims Succeeded As Sports-Focused Cannabis Entrepreneurs

James Comer Imported 'Hemp' From China For A Major Donor That Turned Out To Be Cannabis - Truth Comes Out A Decade Later

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

Weed And Dating: 82.8% Embrace It On First Dates, Over Half Say It Boosts Libido, Study Finds

Briefly: A recent survey by a dating app reveals fascinating insights into the relationship between cannabis culture and modern dating.

So: The survey explores attitudes and behaviors surrounding weed, showcasing the evolving dynamics of love and cannabis.

What The Numbers Say: Nearly half of the participants view encountering a "420 friendly" tag in a dating profile as a positive sign and an overwhelming 82.8% of respondents are open to their date sparking up on a first encounter.

What It Means: The openness towards 420 activities suggests a trend toward greater acceptance and integration of cannabis into social and romantic interactions.

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