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Illinois releases 2023 Annual Cannabis Report

Illinois News Joint

Friday, the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) released its Annual Cannabis Report for fiscal year 2023. The 20-page report included a summary, 2023 accomplishments, goals for fiscal year 2024, and several charts and statistics.

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

PrestoDoctor

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas, there is ongoing discussion and advocacy for marijuana reform. [1] However, as of 2023, cannabis is still illegal for recreational and most medicinal purposes in Texas.

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Behind the Buds: Examining Job Conditions in the Cannabis Cultivation Industry

Veriheal

It demonstrates the urgent need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect workers in this evolving field. Here’s what happened and what it could mean for the future of cannabis cultivation safety. These measures are vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in the cannabis industry.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The continued criminalization of all drugs and the people who use them increases harms to public health and safety. Policy and Advocacy Director, MAPS . Senator Wiener will look to re-enter both the overdose prevention and a revised psychedelic decriminalization bill next session. Ismail Lourido Ali, J.D.

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Sacramento Officials Introduce Initiative to Use Local Cannabis Tax Revenue to Establish Children’s Fund

Cannabis Law Report

If approved by voters, it would go into effect July 1, 2023, with roughly $10 to $12 million allocated towards children and youth services annually. Sacramento officials have introduced a measure to create a fund for children and youth services using city local cannabis tax.

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Downstream Effects: April 2023

Project CBD

And freedom of expression takes a hit when it comes to cannabis advocacy in the Czech Republic. 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. We start with some positive news from the Golden State.