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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Court Dismisses Case Demanding DEA to Move Expeditiously to License Cannabis Cultivators

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The agency in 2016 first announced its intent to license private entities to grow cannabis for FDA-approved clinical trials. In June of this year, one applicant – the Scottsdale Research Institute – filed a petition in the US Court of Appeals to order the DEA to comply with its 2016 policy.

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Cannabis Use in the NFL – Will Policies Change?

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. According to a report from NBC Sports , “the NFL is prepared to make major concessions regarding the substance-abuse policy, especially as it relates to marijuana.”

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Grading the Democratic Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Bernie Sanders

Canna Law Blog

We are examining each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana. Today, we turn to Bernie Sanders, the Senator from Vermont who almost wrestled the nomination away from Hilary Clinton in 2016. Last week, we covered Joe Biden. Overall Grade: A.

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Grading the Democratic Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Bernie Sanders

Canna Law Blog

We are examining each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana. Today, we turn to Bernie Sanders, the Senator from Vermont who almost wrestled the nomination away from Hilary Clinton in 2016. Last week, we covered Joe Biden. Overall Grade: A.

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The Evolution of Kamala Harris’ Views On Marijuana

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Despite those high numbers, Paul Henderson, Harris’ chief of administration, stated, “Our policy was that no one with a marijuana conviction for mere possession could do any (jail time) at all.”. She echoed this statement in 2016 after being elected to congress. After successfully defeating Hallinan, Harris did just that.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Previously, she was Director of the Office of Cannabis for the City and County of San Francisco’s General Services Agency from 2017 to 2019, where she served as Project Manager in 2017. Lee served as Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary for the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom from 2019 to 2021. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama.