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Federal Appropriations Bills Include Limited Cannabis Protections

NORML

This language was first introduced to the House in 2001 and for the first time in history, it is now included in what is referred to as “the base text,” meaning that its inclusion did not require a vote. SAFE Banking. This year marks the first time that this language was included in the base text.

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The Evolution of Kamala Harris’ Views On Marijuana

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Views Prior to 2015. Despite those high numbers, Paul Henderson, Harris’ chief of administration, stated, “Our policy was that no one with a marijuana conviction for mere possession could do any (jail time) at all.”. 2015 Through the Present . In 2015 her position began to soften.

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Article – “Stop Dreaming: Cannabis Banking Reform Isn’t Happening in 2020”

Cannabis Law Report

If Nasdaq.com are re-distributing a Motely Fool piece on the state of cannabis banking then we’d suggest it is probably worth heeding what’s being said. In other words, it’d open the door for banks to offer lines of credit, checking and savings accounts, and traditional loans, to U.S. Here’s the piece.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

NORML

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Behind the Scenes on Cannabis Normalization With JM Pedini

The Cannigma

In our conversation with JM, we discuss their work as Development Director for NORML, how their experiences with cancer led them to NORML, and how NORML supports its affiliate chapters that are doing grassroots work to affect public policy changes both locally and internationally. Codi Peterson: Hello, I’m Dr. Codi Peterson.

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Beyond Blue Dream: A Haze strain family genealogy

SpeedWeed

As legend foretells, these Haze Brothers selections got into the hands of two fabled breeders, Dave Watson (better known as Sam the Skunkman) and Nevil Schoenmakers , who established Holland’s The Seed Bank thanks to a loophole in Dutch drug law. We have a whole history of them.”. 1 988: The Seed Bank catalog lists a Haze hybrid.

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IRC Sec. 280E Insanity

Cannabis Law Report

The Tax Court will only reluctantly consider policy. 280E [3] , they should follow the lead of “the adults in the room” such as the Cannabis Trade Federation [“CTF”] and Marijuana Policy Project [4]. Deductions can be reduced or expanded in accordance with Congress’ policy objectives [5]. 2015); CHAMP , 128 T.C.