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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

Veriheal

In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. Additionally, these past proposals also pushed for equal access to the economic opportunities arising from the legal cannabis market. Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

Veriheal

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. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/1/18

NORML

Roers Jones, who sponsored the recently defeated decriminalization bill, is trying to get her language inserted as a part of separate legislation. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 440, to prohibit the availability of cannabis-infused food and drink products for qualified patients. At the state level, North Dakota state Rep.

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Article: Cannabis Legislation: Labor Rights and Equity

Cannabis Law Report

Union contracts formed by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) in California; Washington, D.C.; Minnesota; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; and Washington all include provisions to give employees access to paid sick days and time off, as well as health insurance and retirement benefits.

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Cannabis in Namibia: an Interview with Angela Prusa

CannaTech

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. Many Namibians don’t have access to doctors and medications – pharmaceuticals are very expensive and you have to have medical aid (insurance) to go to a doctor and state hospitals lack even the basics.

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Cannabis in Namibia: an Interview with Angela Prusa

CannaTech

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. Many Namibians don’t have access to doctors and medications – pharmaceuticals are very expensive and you have to have medical aid (insurance) to go to a doctor and state hospitals lack even the basics.

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Cannabis in Namibia

CannaTech

I spoke to Namibian cannabis activist Angela Prusa about her country’s efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. She has been actively involved in and advocating for the legalisation of cannabis in Namibia for the past 4 years, and will continue to fight for cannabis access for all. Tell me about the current situation in Namibia.

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