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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. The Current Status Of The Texas Cannabis Program Currently, recreational marijuana is not legal in Texas. Marijuana is, however, permissible for some medical uses in Texas.

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Will Texas Ban Hemp Products?

Veriheal

Recently, Texas took a bold step towards potentially banning hemp products that contain any trace of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) , the compound responsible for marijuana’s psychoactive effects. While Texas still prohibits recreational marijuana, it operates a medical marijuana program that has gradually expanded.

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Before Biden Left Office, These Lawmakers Demanded More Cannabis Reform

Veriheal

Shortly before his administration came to a close, a collection of congressional signatories emphasized to the president that rescheduling efforts alone are insufficient to comprehensively or effectively address the greater issues associated with the ongoing federal criminalization of cannabis classified under the legal category of marijuana.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter – April 2019

NORML

Everyday NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. Virginia NORML Hosts Marijuana Decriminalization Panel Discussion. ” Read more from NORML.org ! .

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New York Expected to Legalize in 2019

MassRoots

Just fewer than two years since insisting it was a “gateway drug,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is singing a different tune regarding the legalization of cannabis for recreational use in The Empire State. But I, as of this date, I am unconvinced on recreational marijuana.”. There’s two sides to the argument.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter – June 2019

NORML

Every day NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. Rochester NORML Publishes Report to Highlight Arrest Rates for Marijuana Offenses. NORML Leaders in the Media.

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Marijuana Banking Bill Scheduled For Committee Markup

NORML

In the first in what are anticipated to be multiple Congressional hearings to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. With 97.7% of the U.S.

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