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Advocates threaten legal action against Health Canada for delaying patient access to psilocybin

Cannabis Law Report

Advocacy group TheraPsil is teaming up with lawyers to pressure the government to grant access and develop regulations. And legal experts think patients are entitled to a reply, and are working alongside advocates to compel the government to give answers and provide access to treatment otherwise prohibited by drug laws.

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Surge of Advocacy Groups Weigh In on Federal Cannabis Reform Bill

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Yesterday was the deadline for the comment period on the draft version of the federal cannabis reform bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), and cannabis advocacy groups did not disappoint—with an avalanche of commentary rolling in before the time was up. We are grateful for the leadership of Sens.

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How Texans Fight for Medical Cannabis Access

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One is an advocacy group based in the Dallas area, called Safe Access Texas. Take some taxes out if that’s how it has to be for me to be able to access this,” says Jordan (named changed to protect confidentiality), a 30-year-old in Dallas. . Food became in some ways very unappealing to me.” View original article.

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

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Additionally, these past proposals also pushed for equal access to the economic opportunities arising from the legal cannabis market. Reaction From the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) The response to the NAACP’s amendment has been overwhelmingly positive. This cannot continue.”

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Seth Rosenberg of District Psychedelic Says Plant Medicine Coalition Bans Him For Pointing Out The Organization Is Mainly White – Looks Like He’s Correct

Cannabis Law Report

Bronner’s, the top-selling brand of natural soaps in North America and producer of a range of organic body care and food products. In addition to his support of advocacy for regenerative organic agriculture, David directs Dr. Bronner’s resources to support animal advocacy, wage equality, and drug policy reform. Kelly Bender.

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Patrick Atagi named president and CEO at National Industrial Hemp Council

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to make CBD not just a dietary supplement but also an ingredient in food. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Market Access Program, a public-private partnership in which the USDA matches industry funds to promote U.S. delta-9 THC. commodities in the global marketplace.

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The Untold Story of Black Hemp Farmers in America

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These challenges include discriminatory policies, limited access to resources and markets, and ongoing racial inequality. Hemp had a wide range of purposes, including textiles, rope, paper, and even food products. They faced immense challenges, including discriminatory policies and limited access to markets and financing.

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