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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

NORML

1647 , the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Presently, V.A. Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. At the time of introduction, Rep.

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. The second bill, HR 1647 , known as the Veterans Equal Access Act of 2019, would allow V.A. Presently, V.A. We must reform our federal cannabis policy.”

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Two Congressional Hearing Next Week On Marijuana

NORML

Next week, the two key committees will hold hearings on various aspects of federal marijuana policy. Ultimately, this prohibition on access to resources hampers the potential to create a robust and competitive marketplace for consumers. Presently, V.A. Presently, V.A. Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry.

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Wisconsin NORML: Presenting a United Front of Advocacy, Education and Reform

NORML

With our neighboring Midwestern states surrounding Wisconsin with cannabis policy reforms, a majority public opinion favoring some form of legalization and with the governor’s support, why would Wisconsin NORML need a lobby day at the capital in Madison? Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

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Federal Shifts and Future Outlook: U.S. Cannabis Industry Updates

MaxQ Cannabis

The new administration’s approach to Cannabis policy presents a complex landscape for the U.S. Federal Rescheduling and Banking Access The new administration has expressed support for reclassifying Cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act.

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Parolees Should Have Access to Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

Through these conversations, I am able to capture first-hand stories about how current cannabis policy impacts their lives – both positively and negatively. For many patients, especially those in states where cannabis access has been extended to both medical and recreational markets, patients are now better served than they used to be.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/21/20

NORML

However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Presently, V.A. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. MD resident? Mississippi.