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NORML Releases 2020 Gubernatorial Scorecard

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NORML has released its 2020 Gubernatorial Scorecard. No Republicans are on record in support of adult-use legalization and few are in favor of regulating medical cannabis access. ” Read the 2020 Scorecard online here. Nearly Two-Thirds of US Governors Receive a Passing Grade on Cannabis Policy. ” KEY FINDINGS.

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Louisiana: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access for Patients

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John Bel Edwards has signed a series of bills into law greatly expanding patients ability to access medical cannabis products. The new law takes effect on August 1, 2020. House Bills 418 and 211 also take effect on August 1, 2020. State lawmakers enacted a limited medical cannabis access law in 2016. Democratic Gov.

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Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure

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Senate lawmakers approved legislation yesterday that seeks to regulate patients’ access to select medical cannabis products. Last year, members of Senate similarly approved medical cannabis access legislation, but that effort was opposed by the House. The bill now awaits consideration by members of the House.

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State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts

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Unfortunately for marijuana reform, what began with at least a dozen states optimistically working to qualify state level ballot initiatives in advance of the November 2020 election, has slowly dwindled to a number that can be counted on one hand. Below is an overview of key 2020 ballot initiative efforts and where they stand now.

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Kentucky: House Votes Overwhelmingly in Favor of Medical Cannabis Access

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Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives voted by a margin of more than two to one in favor of legislation, House Bill 136 , facilitating medical cannabis access. According to statewide polling compiled in January by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, 90 percent of state residents support regulating medical marijuana access.

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

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“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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Louisiana: House Lawmakers Advance Measures to Greatly Expand Medical Cannabis Access

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House lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved two bills to amend the state’s medical marijuana program in a manner that significantly expands patients’ access to cannabis products. The state’s legislative session concludes at 6pm on Monday, June 1, 2020.

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