The New York Times reports that the administration will soon announce an expansion of the number of institutions that will be able to provide cannabis for legitimate research projects. Such facilities are currently limited to, well, one — the University of Mississippi,

“We appreciate the positive step — however small — of opening up a few additional avenues for medical marijuana research,” said National Cannabis Industry Association executive director Aaron Smith. “But patients deserve more, and Congress should help them by removing marijuana from the Controlled Substance Act, allowing state programs and medical research to move forward without interference.”

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