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legalizing
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Texas followed by legalizing hemp in 2019, allowing products that meet the THC threshold to be manufactured and sold.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026 -
The annual debate over legalizing sports betting in Minnesota is back at the state Capitol, with lawmakers pointing to a new federal shift on prediction markets as a potential game-changer.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Decriminalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalizing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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