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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb. percent THC. Theres no ambiguity or loophole.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Crisis: Could Asia’s Pioneering Cannabis Experiment Go Up in Smoke Amid Political Meltdown?

Canna Law Blog

By mid-2024 , the coalition gave up trying to reverse course , but the cannabis divide added to the political fault line that was breaking the government apart. Without quality controls, age restrictions, and proper oversight, Thai society bears the costs while prohibition forces collect the political benefits.

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Pride and Plant Medicine: How the LGBTQ+ Movement Shaped the Cannabis Industry

The Cannigma

In cities like San Francisco, where the virus hit hardest, gay activists and caregivers defied laws and societal stigma to ease suffering. Love that broke the law to save lives. It wasn’t the result of corporate lobbying but the collective efforts of queer activists, nurses, caregivers, and community members. Pride Month 2025.

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Before Biden Left Office, These Lawmakers Demanded More Cannabis Reform

Veriheal

A coalition of fourteen Democratic lawmakers signed a letter sent to President Biden and Vice President Harris in November 2024 urging the current leaders to expedite expanding pardons for those charged with cannabis-related offenses, as well as putting into effect updated guidelines deprioritizing federal cannabis convictions and prosecutions.

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Illinois Industrial Hemp Act amendments receive second notice

Illinois News Joint

12, 2024, in Springfield. For example, academic research institutions “shall notify the Department at least seven business days prior to collection of samples.” And the Department may assess a fee of up to $500 per sample if the sample is collected by the Department. These rulemakings will be considered at the meeting on Nov.

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Illinois gives Second Notice for Industrial Hemp Act amendments

Illinois News Joint

12, 2024, meeting in Springfield. Academic research institutions must specify which testing laboratory they will use and consent to DOA collecting and forwarding requested data to USDA, which may include background checks, disposal reporting, and real-time information. These rulemakings will be considered at the Nov.

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Ask The Green Nurse is Celebrating Liberation: What 4/20 & the 4th of July Have in Common?

The Cannigma

Yet, at its core, the holiday remains profoundly revolutionary—a powerful reminder of our collective right to challenge injustice and strive for a better future (National Archives). 2024, April 19). State medical cannabis laws. Over the years, July 4th has evolved into a symbol of national pride and celebration. References ACLU.