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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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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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Which States Have Marijuana and Psychedelics on the Midterm Ballot This Year?

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8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. Back in 2016, a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana was given the green light by voters in Arkansas. An extra 40 licenses would be distributed to businesses via a lottery process. Moreover, Prop.

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Canna Law Blog Cited by U.S. Senators in Letter to the Attorney General

Canna Law Blog

The Warren-Booker letter , dated October 6, 2021, advocates for DEA to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act— which would decriminalize the plant at the federal level. Warren has written a few of these high-profile letters on cannabis over the years, going back to 2016. Readers, we feel heard!

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The Week in Weed: April 17, 2020

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And there is endless news about the (lack of) relief for marijuana businesses. VIRGINIA DECRIMINALIZATION. Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed a bill decriminalizing cannabis possession earlier this week. Maine voted to legalize marijuana in 2016, with sales scheduled to start in June. MASSACHUSETTS.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. Signs of New Times. Starting Aug.

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Harris Bricken Are Excited… Their Canna Law Blog Quoted By US Senators In Letter To AG

Cannabis Law Report

The Warren-Booker letter , dated October 6, 2021, advocates for DEA to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act— which would decriminalize the plant at the federal level. Warren has written a few of these high-profile letters on cannabis over the years, going back to 2016. Readers, we feel heard!

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Article: Why Cannabis Education Is Trending At Major American Universities

Cannabis Law Report

They’ve since added a degree in cannabis business. The university’s Cannabis Center of Excellence offers courses like cannabis economics, cannabis law and policy, and survey of cannabis business. Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law offers a course on marijuana law and policy and a seminar on marijuana law.