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Fourteen Years Later, Wanda James Sustains Simply Pure’s Mission

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Her Denver-based dispensary, Simply Pure , made history in 2010 as the first Black-owned and veteran-owned dispensary in the United States. James Opens First Ever Black-Owned Dispensary in 2010 From the start, Wanda James was already performing inspiring feats. Simply Pure was founded as a healthy alternative edibles company in 2010.

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Arizona Cannabis: From Social Equity Approval to Corporate Cannabis

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Arguably one of the most surprising states to legalize recreational cannabis in the recent past is Arizona. In fact, when it came to medical marijuana, Arizona was a relatively early adopter in 2010 – unlike a host of other states that took years longer to adopt medical marijuana programs.

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

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In 2010, she won a bid and was elected Attorney General of California and re-elected again in 2014. In 2010 she also co-authored an opposition argument going against a ballot measure for recreational cannabis legalization in the state of California back in 2010. A Change in Tune.

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Report: A War on Us: How Much New Jersey Spends Enforcing the War on Drugs

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Billion to Enforce the Drug War (2010-2019). Despite this investment, nearly 20,000 New Jerseyans died of a drug-related overdose between 2010 and 2019. times greater than it had been in 2010; for Black residents, this rate was 3.6 New Jersey Invested $11.6 New Jersey spent at least $11.6 billion annually. times greater.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

Called Lincoln’s Inn 1995; Silk 2010. He has been an approved Bar Advocacy Trainer for 10 years and was appointed as counsel at the United Nations (ICTR) in 2005 and Queen’s Counsel in 2010. You’ll already be aware of the Mackrell Turner Garrett Cannabis practice. Here’s some further information on. Jonathan Kirk QC.

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Virginia Legalizes Marijuana: Takes Effect 2024

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According to the Associated Press, Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would also begin. Virginia lawmakers have officially legalized marijuana – though it won’t take effect for some time.

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Article: THE TRUTH ABOUT MARIJUANA AND THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM

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Fact: The tides are certainly changing when it comes to marijuana: More than half of Americans believe weed should be legalized , and recreational marijuana is now legal in 18 states and Washington, D.C. Myth #2: No one really gets arrested for weed anymore.