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The State of Cannabis Reform in Indiana

NORML

During the 2018 legislative session, state representative Jim Lucas (R-69) introduced his first medical cannabis bill, HB 1106, which quickly gained three co-authors after being assigned to the House Public Health committee. “So again, I am open to this concept, but we need to have more discussion.”

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

Veriheal

Interestingly enough, the New York Times released an article in September of 2024, whereby a 1973 audio recording was unearthed of Nixon declaring he knew cannabis is not particularly dangerous, despite affecting millions of lives and families due to his policies ever since.

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Opinion Article: More Damage than GOOD? Is It Time For The Next Generation?

Cannabis Law Report

With the global cannabis marketplace settling into a state that might resemble stability, and with more and more US states passing legislation to decriminalize, it is fair to say that some of the stigma around the noble green plant is starting to subside. You’ll actually produce and sell cannabis.

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California Senators Just Approved Bill to Decriminalize Possession of Psychedelics

SpeedWeed

California is getting closer to becoming the next state to pass legislation that would loosen the prohibitionist stronghold against psychedelics. State senators on the Golden State’s public safety committee voted to advance a bill that would decriminalize the possession of many mind-expanding substances by 4 to 1 on Tuesday. .

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in Ohio

MMJ Recs

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The legislative steps taken to decriminalize its use for medicinal purposes signify a departure from earlier prohibitions.

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Article: Cannabis Legislation: Labor Rights and Equity

Cannabis Law Report

But state legislators are crafting inventive ways to address this racial inequity. 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. times more likely to be arrested for possession.

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If Widened Access to Weed “Harms” Mexico, President AMLO Says He’ll Reinstate Prohibition

SpeedWeed

In response to a reporter’s question of whether he supported the high court’s decision, AMLO answered that his government “decided not to intervene” in the high court’s decision — but that his administration would be willing to promote a law reversing the course of legalization should widened access to cannabis “harm” the country. .

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