A key senator is sounding off that the votes may not be there to pass the Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act — but could there still be hope for SAFE banking? We explore reports that say an amended version of the bill could be on the way. Also, New York begins issuing its first round of retail cannabis licenses — while the fate of legalization in some Midwest states could be up in smoke. Plus, another U.S. citizen is behind Russian bars for cannabis possession — and now some Senators are trying to do something about it. All that, plus your coast to coast roundup of cannabis updates, anchored by Alaina Pinto on Weed Talk News!

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