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Gubernatorial Report Card: Learn Where Your Governor Stands on Marijuana Policy

NORML

To kick off the 2019 state legislative season, NORML is pleased to release our 2019 Gubernatorial Scorecard. This extensive database assigns a letter grade ‘A’ through ‘F’ to states’ governors based upon their comments and voting records specific to matters of marijuana policy. Key Findings.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Turn-Around, Texas GOP’s Drug Policy Platform, and a New Study on Cannabis Road Safety

Veriheal

Though it’s now home to one of the most progressive cannabis policies on the planet , a look back at Thailand’s recent history reveals just how far the nation has come. Thailand’s history of brutal drug policies is part of what makes the country’s recent transformation all the more surprising.

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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

Cannabis Law Report

The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers.

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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

NORML

Black History Month Celebration. We heard their viewpoints on cannabis reform and asked them questions in person on how their policies would affect consumers and patients. In 2019, NORML drastically increased our online presence. 2019 brought us such wealth in terms of supportive cannabis industry sponsors.

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House Committee Markup Announced To End Marijuana Prohibition

NORML

Members of the Committee will consider the bill on Wednesday, November 20th, 2019, and they will likely hold a vote at that time. Earlier this year, members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security heard expert testimony challenging the federal government’s policy of cannabis prohibition.

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Reefer Madness Returns – Six Facts From Cannabis History?

SpeedWeed

Reefer Madness Returns – Six Facts From Cannabis History ? America turns 2019 years old today, and in those years, history has held some of its finest moments. With that said, America has had some evil history as well. I’m of course talking about… REEFER HISTORY. Six Facts From Cannabis History: Fact 6.

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BREAKING: Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition Passes Key Committee

NORML

“This is a truly historic moment in our nation’s political history. Congress should respect the will of the people and promptly approve the MORE Act and close this dark chapter of failed public policy.”

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