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US Conference of Mayors: 89th Annual Meeting Federal Cannabis Regulation Discussion & Resolutions

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WHEREAS, in 2013, simple cannabis possession was the fourth most common cause of deportation for any offense and the most common cause of deportation for drug law violations; and. WHEREAS, the Department of Health and Human Services, a government agency of the United States of America, holds U.S.

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Project CBD: FREE SPEECH UNDER ATTACK IN CZECH CANNABIS CRACKDOWN

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In 2018, he was elected to the board of the Prague 2 municipal district, and he serves as an advisor on the Prague City Council’s Commission for Drug Policy. But Veverka felt this decriminalization was far too limited. With ads from seed banks and grow shops, it took off fast. However, with the limited progress came a backlash.

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Report: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City -“Is the Colorado Marijuana Industry Showing Signs of Maturation?”

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Alison Felix , Senior Policy Advisor , Sam Chapman , Associate Economist , and Jordan Bass , Research Associate. v This coincided with changes in enforcement policy from the U.S. This continues to create challenges for marijuana businesses, including access to the payment and banking systems. Marijuana Deep Dive.

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The LGBTQ Leaders in Cannabis

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From the South, McKay has a long history of business and civic involvement, serving on community and company boards including US Bank, The Daily Beast, Pike Place Market, Mary’s Place, Pilchuck School of Glass, and Seattle Opera. She trained a team including architects, engineers, and other construction professionals on new policy.

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The State of Cannabis Today: Where Weed Is Legal Around the World

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Virtually every legislature in the country is taking a close look at its marijuana policies, and many have adopted significant reforms in 2019,” Karen O’Keefe, who directs state coverage at the Marijuana Policy Project , not too long ago informed The Hill. New Mexico legislators did, nevertheless, vote to decriminalize cannabis.

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Prohibitionists want THC-limit laws. Here’s why patients and consumers are fighting back

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Mike Crapo (R-ID), then chair of the US Senate banking committee, indicated he was considering a 2% THC cap on cannabis products produced or sold by businesses that want secure financial services under the SAFE Banking Act, which is still in motion. In 2019, Sen. In response to prohibitionist attacks on patients in Florida, Ag.

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Dentons’ Cannabis Group Latest Weekly Update – June 2019 #4

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Before heading home for its July 4 break, the House added to its string of pro-cannabis measures by passing the 2020 Financial Services and General Government bill with a rider to protect banks serving lawful cannabis businesses. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a bulletin clarifying its cannabis and CBD policy for pilots.