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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything

LifeCannMD

Instead, he wanted everyone to have access to it. He’s been less visible in public since then, but his advocacy for RSO and medical cannabis continues. Even in conservative Texas, patients can now access RSO legally through the Compassionate Use Program. ” So what exactly is this stuff?

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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

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The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. increase from the start of adult-use sales and only a 16.4%

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Illinois Legislature Passes the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act

NORML

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. .

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Bipartisan Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition Filed

NORML

In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support. “The Ending Federal Prohibition Act is about acknowledging political, scientific, and economic reality.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 697, to expand access to medical marijuana. IN resident? NH resident?

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Colorado NORML and Denver NORML Host Citizen Lobby Day to Push for Consumer Protections

NORML

” Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long experiment with marijuana prohibition. Make appointments, become an acquaintance with them.”

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S. 420 Introduced To End Federal Prohibition And Regulate Marijuana Nationwide

NORML

“The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced. Further, numerous studies have identified an association between cannabis access and lower rates of opioid use, abuse , hospitalizations , and mortality.

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