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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. Their first dispensary was known as the Apothecary of Colorado.

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Black-owned cannabis dispensary named after Josephine Baker and Billie Holiday opens its doors in L.A.

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Beatty told Forbes her goal for Josephine & Billie’s was to create a dispensary that honors Black America’s history with cannabis. California legalized recreational marijuana in 2016, according to the New York Times. See their Insta.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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After the first attempt at establishing a dispensary system was shut down by state senators in 2014, a second attempt the next year saw better results. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. Nonetheless, the state’s MMJ program did not actually go into effect until August 2019 , when medical dispensaries first opened their doors.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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Current Office: Senator from Vermont 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: A+ Sponsored Legislation: Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act (2015-2016) Co-Sponsored Legislation: Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (2017-2020), Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act (2017-2018). .” – 02/22/19. Bernie Sanders. March 2019.

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Heather Allman: Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana People – The Medics Series (Part 2)

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On April 15, 2019, Florida released updated Information on How to Get Medical Marijuana Treatment Center License , or MMTC license in the state for a clinic or dispensary. . Dispensary Permiits: Open a Dispensary in Florida. . Dispensary Permits – Florida Medical Marijuana Licenses. . quality state-grown product.

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Saturday 10 February – State By State Digest: Federal, Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, Ohio, Oregon

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In a broader context, the nomination is being closely watched for its implications on special counsel Robert Mueller’s FBI investigation into President Trump’s 2016 campaign. First Bill Emerges To Legalize Recreational Cannabis In Illinois. First Bill Emerges To Legalize Recreational Cannabis In Illinois. It’s very exciting.”.

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Weldon Project Pens Letter Calling for Release Of Cannabis Prisoners |

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A recent letter from the advocacy group The Weldon Project was also signed by more than 150 artists, athletes, producers, lawmakers, policy experts, reform advocates and leaders in business, law enforcement and academia.