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Illinois’ top cannabis official Toi Hutchinson leaves post to head national lobbying group MPP

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The top marijuana official in Illinois, Toi Hutchinson, is leaving her state job to work for the national lobbying group that led the push to legalize cannabis in the state. Hutchinson had been a state senator from Olympia Fields, representing the south suburbs from 2009 to 2019. Toi Hutchinson speaks June 25, 2019, before Gov.

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UN World Drug Report 2019 Now Published 40pp Information On Cannabis Black & Regulated Markets

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It’s a big report with plenty of cannabis information. This was in contrast to most of the previous years, when the largest amount of cannabis herb seized had been reported in North America. The average global prevalence of cannabis use increased over the period. Pages 9 thru 49. Following are a couple of excerpts.

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California Lists THC and Cannabis Smoke as Reproductive Toxins

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California officials have updated the parameters of Proposition 65 to include cannabis smoke and THC as reproductive toxins that will require warning labels on all packaging. Cannabis smoke has been listed as a Prop 65 carcinogen since 2009; THC is a new addition. Oct 4, 2019. Oct 4, 2019. 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (?9-THC).

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Denver Police Concerned About Spate Of Armed Robberies On Cannabis Dispensaries

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Police believe a silver 2009 Chevrolet Equinox SUV has been used in the robberies. 9:43 AM – Dec 17, 2019. 7; and Green Man Cannabis, 7289 E. All the robberies have happened at night and all four robbers have worn hooded jackets. Denver Police Dept. DenverPolice. If you have any info, you could earn a cash reward!

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Cannabis Freedom Alliance Publish Their Inaugural Monthly Newsletter

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Welcome to the Cannabis Freedom Alliance Monthly Newsletter! The Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) will take this opportunity to provide you each month with relevant news, policy, and legislative updates on how CFA and its members are marching towards the goal of ending cannabis prohibition. Meet the Cannabis Freedom Alliance!

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Companies Line Up As Mexico Eases Cannabis Punishments

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As the United States inches closer to legalization, yesterday Justices on Mexico ’s highest court have essentially decriminalized cannabis by allowing adults to possess and cultivate small quantities of marijuana without penalty. The Justices have given lawmakers until April 30 to create legislation regulating the use of cannabis by adults.

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National Law Jnl: California Finalizes the Listing of Cannabis (Marijuana) Smoke and ?-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol as Reproductive Toxicants Under Proposition 65

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As our readers may recall , the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) tasked the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC) of OEHHA’s Science Advisory Board with evaluating whether cannabis (marijuana), marijuana (cannabis) smoke, cannabis extracts, and ?-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol