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legalizing
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Sports betting platforms are donating $10 million to support incumbents and candidates from both parties who support legalizing the industry in the state.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026 -
When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, legalizing hemp, Gordon found an additional path for the farm.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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“Decriminalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalizing. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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