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Rescheduling Medical Cannabis

Americans for Safe Access

Having recently graduated with my masters in science in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics from the University of Maryland-Baltimore, I made my own investment in Cannabis, through education.

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Access and Equity: Addressing Disparities in Medical Marijuana Availability Across States

MMJ Recs

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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Urgent Call for Equitable Cannabis Policy: Senators Warren & Markey Address Congress

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cannabis market to prevent monopolization. The Senators were allowed to address the audience at the Federal Cannabis Policy Crash Course event on Saturday, the 10th of June. Warren emphasized that simply legalizing cannabis is insufficient. ” Warren has been supporting cannabis legalization for a long time.

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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Provide Military Veterans Access to Medical Cannabis

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Brian Mast—recently introduced the Veterans Equal Access Act. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the Veterans Equal Access Act would allow doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities to issue recommendations for state-legal medical cannabis. How Does Cannabis Benefit Veterans?

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Colorado Will Vote on Increasing Cannabis Taxes To Fund Research and Education

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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has reached almost 90,000 in Denver, Colorado , where voters are being given the opportunity to decide whether or not they want to increase the local cannabis tax as a means of funding pandemic-related research. Initiated Ordinance 300: Funding Pandemic Research in Denver.

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Dispensary Dos and Don’ts: A Consumer’s Guide to Accessing Medical Marijuana in New Jersey

MMJ Recs

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical marijuana, accessing cannabis through a dispensary in New Jersey can be both empowering and complex. As the state’s medical cannabis program expands, consumers need to be well-informed about dispensary dos and don’ts. Be patient and considerate of staff and other patients.

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Is Congress Closer to Reforming the Cannabis Industry’s Access to Financial Services?

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Historically, it has been difficult for cannabis-related businesses to access reliable financial services due to its illegal federal status. It would alleviate cannabis companies’ hurdles when looking for financial institutions to lend money. Anti-Legalization Lawmakers Claim Not Enough Research to Back Cannabis Legalization.

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