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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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The 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary is already heating up and we wanted to reach out to our supporters to take an early straw poll of who they think voters who prioritize marijuana law reform should support in that primary. Please review the information below and then cast a vote in our 2020 Democratic Primary Straw Poll!

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Washington legislators strike the word ‘marijuana’ from all state laws, calling term racist

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Supporters say the word “marijuana” has a long history of racism. The term ‘marijuana’ itself is pejorative and racist,” said Washington state Rep. Morgan discussed the history of the word, which originates from Spanish. The family business includes a pot farm in Shelton. Melanie Morgan during testimony in 2021.

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Cannabis Case in Washington Upholds Residency Requirement

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On July 23, 2021, the Thurston County Superior Court granted an order for summary judgment to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) in a lawsuit filed by Idaho business man, Todd Brinkmeyer challenging Washington state’s residency requirement for marijuana licensing.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

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The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. CO resident? FL resident? NJ resident? New Mexico.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

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This week, history was made. House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. CA resident?

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SAFE Banking Act Refiled on Heels of $17.5 Billion in U.S. Cannabis Sales in 2020

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State-legal cannabis companies aren’t stashing large stacks of cash behind walls or rubber-banded bankrolls in hidden vaults. The cannabis industry is just not big enough business to us. According to FinCEN, there were 55 fewer banks and credit unions providing services to cannabis-related businesses in 2020 than in 2019.

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Manzuri Law – End Of Year Roundup: Defining Moments in 2019 Cannabis and What They Mean for 2020

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With the states, the feds, and the locals all making up their own rules for hemp and cannabis operations and prohibitions, the illicit market continued to thrive – creating financial hardships for licensed operators and a safety crisis for consumers. TOP Defining Moments in Los Angeles Cannabis. July 2019 – Social Equity Vetting.

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