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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

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Most of us do not realize how many resources are dedicated to dealing with cannabis-related crime in the U.S., Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Cannabis Regulation and Crime Reduction.

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South Dakota Cannabis Legalization Guide (Constitutional Amendment A and Measure 26)

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This November 2020 election, cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota. What are the current laws surrounding cannabis in South Dakota? In South Dakota, the possession or consumption of any amount of cannabis is illegal.

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New American Medical Association Study Shows Cannabis Legalization Not Linked to Increased Psychosis

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Several studies have been investigating the possibility of psychosis resulting from cannabis use. However, a 2023 study debunks many myths about the potential dangers of legalizing cannabis. Thirty-eight states have legalized cannabis for medical use, while 19 states permit adult recreational use.

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Washington D.C.’s Cannabis Gifting Culture Narrowly Escapes Demise

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the capital of the United States, has a unique situation when it comes to cannabis legalization. The cannabis gifting culture that developed in the city as a result of cannabis laws rife with ambiguity was recently threatened with new legislation, but a last-minute change to the bill preserved the popular practice. Because D.C.—which

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Using Marijuana Tax Revenue to Promote Racial Justice

Canna Law Blog

This is precisely what the City Council of Portland, Oregon, sought to accomplish last week, when it approved an amendment to a proposed budget for its underwhelming cannabis program. Indeed, the proper allocation of marijuana tax revenue is part of the national issue of cannabis reform.

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

Cannabis Law Report

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 times greater than it had been in 2010; for Black residents, this rate was 3.6

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Jack Herer Seeds, Types and Their Legendary History – Higher Mentality

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Jack Herer seeds are feminized and auto cannabis seeds named after the well-known and respected industrial hemp legalization advocate, Jack Herer (1939-2010). He was an American cannabis rights activist and author whose books are frequently cited in the efforts to legalize and decriminalize marijuana.

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