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NORML Releases 2020 Gubernatorial Scorecard

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This extensive database assigns a letter grade ‘A’ through ‘F’ to states’ governors based upon their comments and voting records in 2019 specific to matters of marijuana policy. No Republicans are on record in support of adult-use legalization and few are in favor of regulating medical cannabis access.

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Maine: Medical Cannabis Market Is Third Largest in The State

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Patients purchased an estimated $112 million worth of medical cannabis-related products in 2019, according to newly released Maine tax data. Although the state’s medical cannabis access program has been operational for some two decades, Maine officials only began tracking caregiver-related tax revenue in February of 2019.

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Bipartisan Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition Filed

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Introduced was The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances list and allow states the freedom to regulate marijuana as they choose, without federal interference. “The Ending Federal Prohibition Act is about acknowledging political, scientific, and economic reality. .

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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization

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” Specifically, federal and state data finds that teen cannabis use has declined in past years – during the same time that many states have legalized and regulated the use of cannabis by adults. According to an August 2019 federal report , past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8

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Virginia: Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect July 1

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According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. “This victory comes after many years of sustained effort by Virginia NORML and its membership.

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Virginia: Governor Approves Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana and Legalize Medical Cannabis

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According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. ” In total, sixteen marijuana-related bills succeeded in the 2020 Virginia General Assembly.

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Rep. Lee: I Just Introduced The Marijuana Justice Act

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Today, I introduced the Marijuana Justice Act of 2019 and I have every intention of moving the bill forward, but I need your help. Members of Congress must not turn their backs on the millions of Americans nationwide who rely on access to marijuana for their health, wellness, and liberty.

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