MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

“The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. 420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana,” Wyden tweeted on February 8. “I 420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing and regulating the adult use and retail sale of marijuana in South Dakota has qualified for the 2020 ballot. Last month, officials similarly certified Measure 26 , which legalizes patients’ access to medical cannabis, for the November ballot.

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Ron Wyden proposed legislation Friday that would give states a free hand to allow legal cannabis markets without the threat of federal criminal intervention, the latest push in Congress to bolster the nation’s burgeoning pot industry. It would also reduce barriers for legal marijuana businesses to get access to banking.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Members of the Las Cruces, New Mexico City Council approved a resolution supporting statewide marijuana legalization, as the legislature considers proposals to regulate the substance in the state. Governor Lamont outlined funds within his 2021 budget proposal to prepare for the legalization and regulation of adult use marijuana in the state.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. In July, 2017, a joint ministerial decision between the Ministers of Health and Justice legalized medical marijuana in Greece, and changed the classification of cannabis from a Table A drug to a Table B drug. For a first offense, a counseling program can be a substitute for incarceration.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

NM: As someone who has been researching cannabis for decades, how do you feel about the current legalization situation worldwide and in Japan, in particular? Dr. Andrew Weil: I think the trend very clearly is that in most developed countries, cannabis is being made legal first for medical uses and then also for recreational uses.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

This article explores the history of medical marijuana in Ohio, analyzes the changing attitudes and acceptance, and delves into the impact of stigma on its journey to legalization. Medical Marijuana Legalization in Ohio The legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio represents a watershed moment in the state’s history.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, House Bill 331, to allow registered medical cannabis patients to access their medicine while at school. MD resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Theme 3 involved access to capital.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers. Source: [link].

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s.

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Project CBD

JUNE 16, 2023

Report after report portends doom with headlines like “the world’s largest legal weed market is going up in smoke ” (The Economist), “California pot industry facing ‘ extinction event ‘” (SF Gate), and “ Despair in Emerald Triangle as CA legal cannabis collapses” (CalMatters). Is It Really That Bad? Yeah, it is.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

Kind Idaho Chair Jackee Winters is laser-focused on qualifying the group’s medical cannabis legalization initiative for the state’s 2022 ballot in order to help her daughter, who suffers from a brain tumor, get legal access to cannabis. It’s time for Idaho to grow up,” she told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In a recent hearing, the Arizona Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved a bill that would legalize therapeutic psilocybin centers for medically supervised use. The goal is to ensure that psychedelic therapy remains safe, accessible, and affordable to those 21 and older.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The history of Black hemp farmers in America is a story that has been largely ignored. Read more to uncover the hidden history of Black hemp farmers in America and explore their contributions to this industry. From the early days of this nation’s history, hemp was a vital cash crop which served a myriad of purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings. This milestone marks the first time in the medical program’s history that applications have been available electronically.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2021

The Seeds of Change Report , released by Leafly for the first time this month, is an examination of how social justice, equity, and inclusion policies are implemented across the United States’ 19 legal cannabis markets as well as how cannabis legalization can implement eight key strategies to make the industry more fair and equitable.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. History of Medical Marijuana in Iowa: The history of medical marijuana in Iowa is rooted in a long-standing prohibitionist stance.

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

Virginia NORML Continues Push to Expand Access Through Education. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis. It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients. “It still won’t be legal to sell or smoke on the street.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Leafly , the world’s leading cannabis marketplace and resource, released Seeds of Change : Strategies to create an equitable cannabis industry , a first-of-its-kind report that measures states’ efforts in making social equity a foundational part of cannabis legalization.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2023

Another paragraph added, “During hours of operation, dispense all cannabis from the restricted access area, a drive-through window of the restricted access area, or a pickup location in close proximity to the restricted access area. For Illinois to continue curbside pickup, the following paragraph was added: “Curbside pickup.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 20, 2023

The new omnibus draft was attached to Senate Bill 1559 , the Access Affordable Insulin Act, which sets forth provisions concerning an insulin urgent-need program. Article 11 added the line: “The Department has the authority to adopt rules and policies prohibiting the use of pesticides during the flowering stage.”

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

have a long history rooted in protecting workers from dangerous and unfair work conditions. A key turning point came in 1935 with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which gave private-sector workers the legal right to unionize, strike, and collectively bargain for fair working conditions. Background on Labor Unions in the U.S.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 5, 2021

When she worked in the fields of natural products and dietary supplements, policy attorney Amber Littlejohn started doing some work in the hemp and CBD space. Our leadership has done an extraordinary job of creating policies and building the reputation of the organization,” Littlejohn said of MCBA’s work.

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Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

With the legalization of cannabis in many parts of the world, cannabis dispensaries are becoming increasingly common. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in legal penalties and the loss of a dispensary’s license. The footage should be stored in a secure location and only accessed by authorized personnel.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 17, 2019

to testify before Congress as part of the first-ever hearing to discuss marijuana legalization. I wanted Congress to hear that the debate over whether we should legalize marijuana is essentially over, as 11 states have legalized marijuana already. She writes for the Baltimore Sun. For these reasons, on Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Apple’s updated policy now allows Weedmaps customers to conduct their entire cannabis shopping experience from within the iOS app on their mobile device. Along with ordering on the Weedmaps iOS app, consumers will be able to review their order history and can chat with a customer support representative in real-time.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Since Oregon became the first state to decriminalize cannabis in the 1970’s, I have been working to correct the disconnect between federal cannabis policy and the needs and wishes of the American people. Today, we introduced the bicameral, bipartisan STATES Act, to allow each state to determine its own marijuana policy within its borders.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Black History Month Celebration. We heard their viewpoints on cannabis reform and asked them questions in person on how their policies would affect consumers and patients. Lobbied for Medical Access and Cannabis Reform in Carson City. Established a NORML chapter in Reno. Meetings Grew Substantially in Size.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

Federal Legalization – Then What? Let’s think through a couple of scenarios and have a peek at the landscape in a post-legalization world. Federal Legalization – Then What? . “ aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. FINAL RESOLUTION. Marijuana Moment Report. American Bar Association. Full report: [link].

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Colorado, along with the state of Washington that same year, was the first state to legalize recreational marijuana in 2012. However, several complicated ballot issues could make permanent recreational marijuana legalization very challenging for dispensaries even if it became legal.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 25, 2019

With Luxembourg recently announcing its intentions to legalize marijuana, this makes it the first country in Europe to lift its prohibition of the drug. is considering legalization, with support for the measure crossing all political parties. However, the country’s history with marijuana reform is currently not very flattering.

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