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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

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Total % change from pre-legalization (2003) until 2018 = -3.3%. Total % change from pre-legalization (2003) until 5 years post (2009) = -27.3%. Total Number of Vehicle Related Fatalities. Change ( +/-) from previous year. 2 years before medical legalization, the largest number of vehicle-related fatalities in the last 17 years.

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First ethics at MAPS in question and now Australia’s Mind Medicine look to have some serious integrity issues too

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He is an outspoken commentator on Climate Change and Security using community advocacy to raise awareness of the potential costs of inaction. In 2003, Mr Robb was awarded the office of the Order of Australia (AO) for his service to agriculture, politics and the community.

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Smokeable Hemp Sparks A Firestorm

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Advocacy , CBD , Commerce , Farmers , Federal Commerce- USA , general , Hemp , Industry Professionals , Kight On Cannabis , News , Products , Providers & Retailers , Rod Kight , States Commerce . July 22, 2019. Author: Rod Kight. SMOKABLE HEMP IS SPARKING AN INTENSE DEBATE IN MANY STATES. Introduction.

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Weldon Project Pens Letter Calling for Release Of Cannabis Prisoners |

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A recent letter from the advocacy group The Weldon Project was also signed by more than 150 artists, athletes, producers, lawmakers, policy experts, reform advocates and leaders in business, law enforcement and academia.

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Psychedelic Invest’s 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics List

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Healing Advocacy Fund. Sam is the Executive Director of the Healing Advocacy Fund, which is the nonprofit organization supporting the implementation of Measure 109 in Oregon. In 2020, he co-founded New Yorkers for Mental Health Alternatives, an advocacy group dedicated to psychedelic law reform in New York. Sam Chapman.

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Could VP Nominee Kamala Harris be the Key to a Greener Future?

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She began her career as a politician when she was elected to be the District Attorney of San Francisco in 2003. Senator Harris started her career working in positions within the Alameda County and San Francisco District Attorney’s office before later holding positions within the City Attorney of San Francisco’s office.

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Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura Starts Cannabis Brand

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Ventura served as Governor of the Land of 10,000 Lakes from 1999 to 2003. Ventura’s political career and advocacy While he was still serving as a wrestling color commentator, Ventura decided to begin his foray into politics that would eventually span over a decade and lead him to the highest seat in Minnesota politics.