April, 2020

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NORML Issues Cannabis Policy Guidance For Lawmakers and Prosecutors For Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis

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“As individuals and families struggle to cope with the day-to-day challenges of the COVID-19 global pandemic, it is inappropriate and irresponsible for state and local governments to continue utilizing precious resources and capacity to arrest, prosecute, and incarcerate Americans for marijuana violations,” said NORML’s Strekal.

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Cannabis in the Time of Coronavirus

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State and local officials in the U.S. My family, and many others, are grateful that local and state governments are embracing cannabis as a medicine and wellness tool. The coronavirus outbreak is no exception. have deemed cannabis delivery services and cannabis dispensaries to be an “essential business.” For instance, Colorado Gov.

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Jamaican Medical Cannabis Company Donates Its Stock Of Masks To Local Health Workers

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Jacana, a medical cannabis company, says it is donating its stock of masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) from its cannabis processing facility to help … Read More.

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New Legislation Would Permit Marijuana Businesses to Access COVID-19 Relief

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” “Cannabis businesses are major employers and significant contributors to local economies in Colorado and across the country,” said Rep. Perlmutter. “They should receive the same level of support as other legal, legitimate businesses and be eligible for SBA relief funds during this COVID-19 crisis.” ”

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DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Spike, Arrests Fall in 2019

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… In 2020, the DEA continued its nation-wide cannabis eradication efforts, providing resources to support the 127 state and local law enforcement agencies that actively participate in the program.” By 1985, all 50 states were participating in the DCE/SP. ” DEA data for 2019 is online here.

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California: Bureau Of Cannabis Control Provide Funding through The “Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions.”

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Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), in partnership with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, announced $30 million in grant funding through … Read More.

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An Adapted Yet Awe-Inspring April with Nevada NORML

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Product reviews of local cannabis companies’ wares from weed influencers, delicious at-home cooking lessons and recipes with cannabis chefs, yoga and hiking videos from 420-friendly instructors and hikers, to short films from community members discussing local cannabis-related issues and topics.

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