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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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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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Beyond Blue Dream: A Haze strain family genealogy

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As legend foretells, these Haze Brothers selections got into the hands of two fabled breeders, Dave Watson (better known as Sam the Skunkman) and Nevil Schoenmakers , who established Holland’s The Seed Bank thanks to a loophole in Dutch drug law. We have a whole history of them.”. 1 988: The Seed Bank catalog lists a Haze hybrid.

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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.

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Searching for the origin of Blue Dream marijuana strain

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It’s a power fueled by the botanists, outlaws, and activists who gave the small, liberal surf city of Santa Cruz, California, an outsize role in shaping the history of cannabis. Unlike the classic cannabis of the hippie days, it didn’t emerge from a seed bank in Amsterdam or an enthusiast’s California home grow.

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Hollister Biosciences Inc. Announces strategic initiatives including a planned rebrand, executive and board updates

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I have a long history working in similar environments in the cannabis and the spirits industry during my time with Aphria (now Tilray) and Diageo. He has an extensive history in executive leadership and governance roles of large, diverse organizations. Kevin then built on that success to help pioneer the As Seen on TV brand.

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Psychedelic Invest’s 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics List

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He is the creator and director of the television series Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia, in which he investigates the chemistry, history, and cultural impact of various psychoactive drugs. He is the founder of Apeiron Investment Group, his family office and merchant banking business. Atai Life Sciences, Apeiron Investment Group. Andrew Yang.