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Texas NORML Team Advocates in DC

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Our team visited with eleven offices regarding the Texas hemp program, the Texas Compassionate Use Program and penalty reduction ( See our handout ). It was a very different experience from 2017 and we were able to obtain feedback that we can work with. Team members also had printed copies of their personal stories to share.

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Oregon Cannabis Assoc Appoints New Executive Director, Mathew Grimes

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He has worked exclusively in cannabis since 2017. He and his team designed and placed professional and executive liability programs for the largest law firms in the world. Prior to joining the OCA, Matt ran his own law firm in Chicago. He also formed and helped operate an infused dining company in Chicago that has since been sold.

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Director of Business Development and Partnerships Montreal Quebec Canada

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Experienced working with academia for technology transfer and research collaborations Experienced working with various types of investors including VC’s, Angel Investors, and Patient Advocacy Groups . Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) programs. Adept at searching online databases (e.g.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

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Pennsylvania began offering registration for the medical cannabis program in 2017. Those who face arrest or even summary offenses for possession are often made to undergo questionable and expensive drug treatment programs to avoid further prosecution. Most recently, in January, Norristown joined the list.

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New York: New Report Released Showing Ongoing Extreme Racial Disparities in Marijuana Enforcement at City and County Levels

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At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives. times more likely. times more likely.

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Florida Judge Calls Out MMJ License Delays, World Anti-Doping Agency Keeping Cannabis on Banned Substance List, & Remembering Elias Theodoru

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Florida’s ever expanding medical cannabis program of over 700,000 patients has hit a major roadblock. The 2017 law which created the framework of the states medical cannabis program requires that the DOH grant new licenses to keep up with the increasing number of certified patients. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Announced

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First founded in 2017, the Caucus has been a pivotal element in our ability to build broad bipartisan support for legislation that would address every aspect of reform, from ending criminalization to research to veterans healthcare. A longtime supporter of reform efforts himself, Rep.