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NORML
DECEMBER 13, 2023
2023 marks yet another successful year for the advancement of marijuana policy reform in the United States. The post Read NORML’s 2023 End-of-Year Legislative Progress Report appeared first on NORML.
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NORML
MAY 10, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/10/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: FL, ME, MD, MO, MV, NH, OH, PA, VT, and WA.
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NORML
MARCH 22, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/22/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AZ, DE, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, NH, NY, TX, VT, WA, and WV.
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NORML
MARCH 8, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/8/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AK, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, ME, MD, NH, NM, NY, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.
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NORML
APRIL 12, 2023
Highlights include: AR, CA, CO, ME, MD, MO, NH, PA, SC, and TX The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/12/2023 appeared first on NORML.
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NORML
JUNE 28, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include legislative developments in CA, FL, ME, & PA.
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NORML
JULY 6, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/6/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, FL, OH, & OR.
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Americans for Safe Access
DECEMBER 31, 2022
This year Americans for Safe Access celebrated our 20-year anniversary. During 2022, I spent a lot of time reconnecting with ASA members and supporters. One common thing I heard from everyone was despair about the state of medical cannabis in the U.S.
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NORML
MAY 17, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/17/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include CA, LA, MD, MN, NH, & VT.
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NORML
JUNE 14, 2023
Highlights include: CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, NV, NY, OH, PA, & VT The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.
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Americans for Safe Access
JANUARY 3, 2024
Picture this: "Congress Makes Medical Cannabis Legal Nationwide, Creates New Office in HHS to Improve Access" and "New Federal Law Opens Door for Insurers to Cover Medical Cannabis" gracing the front pages of every newspaper.
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NORML
JULY 12, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/12/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's updates include developments in: CA, MA, ME, NJ, NY, & PA.
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NORML
JUNE 7, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/7/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: CA, LA, NV, NY, OH, & PA.
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NORML
JUNE 21, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/21/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include LA, ME, NV, NJ, PA, & VT.
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NORML
AUGUST 23, 2022
Advocates expressed hope that lawmakers may take up the issue in 2023 now that about a half million Nebraskans have signed petitions over the past few years in favor of it. “I The post Nebraska: Advocates Fail to Secure Ballot Access for Medical Marijuana Legalization Measures appeared first on NORML.
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NORML
MARCH 15, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AL, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MO, NH, NV, NM, ND & TX.
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NORML
MAY 31, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/31/2023 appeared first on NORML. Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, LA, MD, ME, MN, NC, & TX.
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Americans for Safe Access
MARCH 28, 2025
Americans for Safe Access members were at the Ohio State House on March 20th to remind policymakers to prioritize Ohio medical cannabis patients as they consider cannabis legislation this session.
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Americans for Safe Access
AUGUST 1, 2023
A New Agency – the Office of Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Control (OMCCC) proposed by Americans for Safe Access (ASA) By Karen Jaynes, August 1, 2023 In this past year, I have had the opportunity to dig deep into the discussions, written drafts and opinion papers of policy makers, change influencers, industry stakeholders, academics and advocates (..)
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Leafly
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Today, over 200 medical dispensaries have set up shop throughout the metro area, making medical cannabis accessible […] The post The best-rated weed dispensaries in Tulsa for 2023 appeared first on Leafly. Since medical legalization passed in 2020, medical cannabis entrepreneurs have been planting their roots in the 918.
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Project CBD
APRIL 11, 2023
In February 2023, Project CBD published a story about Curaleaf , the scandal-ridden, multistate and multinational company, which has achieved a leading position in the U.S. Recommended Readings The post Downstream Effects: April 2023 appeared first on Project CBD. Department of Agriculture.” ” © Copyright, Project CBD.
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Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 28, 2023
The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) released last week the results for its third diversity survey that assesses the “extent of diversity in the medical and adult use cannabis industry and methods for reducing or eliminating any identified barriers to entry, including access to capital.”
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Veriheal
JANUARY 26, 2024
In April 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize recreational cannabis with the passing of HB 1 and HB 2. The post Delaware To Expand Medical Marijuana Access Ahead Of Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on Cannabis Central.
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Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 24, 2023
Altius was the recipient of the third of almost 200 new adult use cannabis dispensaries set to open in 2023 and beyond. The Altius mission is to provide access to a curated cannabis experience that supports a quest for higher wellness,” the Altius website states. Our vision is to serve customers via a class-leading retail experience.”
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Americans for Safe Access
JANUARY 11, 2023
On January 5, 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to accept an appeal from the Arizona Department of Child Safety, letting stand a lower court decision that Lindsay Ridgell’s medicinal use of cannabis while pregnant did not constitute child neglect and ordered her name be removed from the state’s child abuse registry.
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Americans for Safe Access
JULY 24, 2023
On July 13, 2023, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) announced in a press release that they had issued a product recall due to a positive test for arsenic discovered from lab test results following an audit. Recalls happen in all commodity markets and is a signal of a robust product safety program that includes enforcement.
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Americans for Safe Access
JANUARY 27, 2023
Almost every conversation I have had in 2023 with medical cannabis stakeholders has been full of doom and gloom. Advocates are discouraged, businesses are frustrated, patients are disheartened, and frankly I am getting a little tired of it!
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Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This growth has allowed for the creation of new jobs, increased access to cannabis for consumers, and shows the State’s commitment to social equity in its cannabis programs.” IDFPR FY2025 goals include: Continue working with CROO and the legislature to pass legislation to expand access to cannabis for medical patients.
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The Blunt Truth
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Today we are announcing that after careful review, the FDA has concluded that a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks. FDA Statement, January 26, 2023 So where does that leave the industry?
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Veriheal
APRIL 26, 2023
Only if products are manufactured before July 1, 2023, will the fine be exempted. Youngkin is also suggesting that the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services commissioner gains access to stores that are certified to legally sell regulated hemp products as a way of outruling any violations and securing samples for inspection.
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The Blunt Truth
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Feelings appear to be running high, with proponents releasing a new ad emphasizing the need to increase access for medical cannabis patients and the revenue that would result from legalization. They are also accusing opponents of the initiative of spreading lies and misinformation.
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The Blunt Truth
MARCH 31, 2023
We want Kentuckians to have access to the resources they need for relief. Governor Andy Beshear (D) signed the bill this week. Supporters of cannabis legalization, as well as companies in the hemp industry, are supportive of the measure. We want to make sure they can do that safely, and this bill is a good first step.
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Illinois News Joint
DECEMBER 2, 2023
25, 2023, which extended curbside pickup until June 30, 2023. On June 22, 2023, the variance was again extended until Dec. Medical cannabis dispensaries and their patients are affected.” IDFPR not only allowed curbside pickup by variance throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency but also extended that variance twice.
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Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 26, 2023
According to the IDFPR press release, “On January 3, 2023, I issued a variance to 68 Illinois Administrative Code 1290.410(c)(5), which is set to expire January 31, 2023.
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The Blunt Truth
APRIL 7, 2023
On the federal level, the Veterans Equal Access Act made a reappearance. pic.twitter.com/mwkNjIBRA7 — Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) March 31, 2023 MARYLAND The Maryland Senate passed a bill to regulate cannabis sales in the state last week. VETERANS EQUAL ACCESS BILL Rep. This week, Kentucky legalized medical cannabis.
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The Cannigma
AUGUST 2, 2023
The Cannabis Enigma Podcast is a collaboration between The Cannigma and Americans for Safe Access. The post The best cannabis podcasts 2023: health, business and culture appeared first on The Cannigma. The Cannabis Enigma Podcast Topics: Health, Science Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Soundcloud Yep, we’re on the list!
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Illinois News Joint
JUNE 22, 2023
According to the new variance, the availability of curbside pickup has been extended to the end of the year, December 31, 2023. According to the IDFPR variant, “On January 25, 2023, I issued a variance to 68 Illinois Administrative Code 1290.410(c)(5), which is set to expire June 30, 2023.
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Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 23, 2023
By Whitt Steineker & Mason Kruse on March 23, 2023 We write blog posts about cannabis, but most of the time the posts are about things that are happening in the cannabis world. Specifically, should American courts recognize the access to marijuana as a fundamental right for all Americans?
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Cannabis Law Report
MAY 26, 2023
May 17, 2023 In this groundbreaking field of state regulated psychedelic access, knowledge and expertise are quickly evolving on how to mitigate the impacts of 280E.
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PrestoDoctor
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. Accessing a Dispensary To gain access to a licensed dispensary, individuals must possess a valid medical marijuana recommendation issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The post Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?
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NORML
APRIL 5, 2019
Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expanded medical access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access.
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Illinois News Joint
MARCH 9, 2023
Four Illinois House bills involving cannabis oversight and regulations were assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Effective July 1, 2023.” was filed on January 25, 2023, assigned to the Rules Committee January 25, 2023, and then assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Evans, Jr. ,
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