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Opinion – Comments On Policy: Advocacy, Action and Influence – “Budget Applauded”

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Budget 2022. On April 7, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presented Budget 2022 laying out the Government of Canada’s fiscal roadmap. Canada’s cannabis license holders applaud Budget 2022. They write by way of introduction. Growth-oriented cannabis strategy table. Excise Act Amendments.

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Canadian Cannabis Amnesty Advocacy Group Wants Action

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In 2022, we expanded our efforts beyond advocacy, and are building our capacity to offer direct support to individuals and communities harmed by prohibition. This Fellowship program is focused on mentorship and skill-building around effective communication and advocacy […]. Joints for Justice Retail Program.

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Texas Medical Marijuana Program Rules Open for Public Comment

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The rules governing the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) are currently under review, and public comments are being accepted through May 1, 2022. This opportunity does not come around often and is critical for effecting change through transparent, public processes and grassroots advocacy. Tips and Strategies.

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U.S. Cannabis Council and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Launch Cannabis Internship Program

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Cannabis Council and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation launched the Pathways to the C-Suite Internship program; the program places college seniors and recent college graduates with cannabis executives for mentorship. The program requires students to be U.S. The program requires students to be U.S.

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MAPS: “California Psychedelic Decriminalization Bill Slated for 2023 Reintroduction”

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Going forward, MAPS will focus on advocating for psychedelic policy reform to include state funding for public education, harm reduction, and unarmed crisis response services. On the heels of the update about SB 519 was news of Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing another proposed piece of drug policy legislation sponsored by Senator Wiener.

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LCB Board Action: Proposed rules filed for amendments and new rule sections to establish the Social Equity in Cannabis Program.

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The proposal also changes the word “marijuana” to “cannabis” throughout the rule sections to implement Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1210, Chapter 16, Laws of 2022. CR-102 filed as WSR 22-16-119 on August 3, 2022. Notice to Stakeholders. Memorandum.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. Starting Aug. There’s Still More Work To Be Done.

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