Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

My passion drove me to pursue a Master’s degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics and to pursue a career in advocacy helping other families like my own. After weeks of being turned down again and again from major businesses, I felt alone and discouraged.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. Can you kick in $5, $10 or $20 a month to help us keep going?

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb. In California, THC-infused hemp products are banned.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. Find detailed information about this topic here.)

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Cannabis businesses must comply with several laws, including: Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 regulates cannabis cultivation and manufacture for medicinal or scientific purposes. Laws apply to business activities of all kinds at the local government level. The specific license type.

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NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2019

NORML Canada launches official Post-Legalization platform to focus advocacy efforts on reforming Canada’s legal Cannabis system. Removal of any unnecessary international banking/travel barriers for legal business and cannabis entrepreneurs. 1) Increased Access. 4) US relations – border & banking.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. As usual, Acres Underground was packed to capacity with passionate volunteers who span from across the cannabis community and those new faces eager to learn about cannabis advocacy.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

As VP of Products and Director of Policy and Advocacy, Buffington will be responsible for commoditizing hemp by-products and creating an overall value chain in the agricultural, carbon and manufacturing segments. Santa Fe Farms comprehensive approach to the business is what the industry needs and I’m proud to be a part of making it happen.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 27, 2021

BONG SCORE We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A… Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

CanMar Recruitment is looking for a Director of Business Development and Partnerships for our client in Montreal, Quebec. As Director of Business Development and Partnerships, you are responsible for leading and accelerating business analysis, sourcing, and deal flow activities. About Our Client. About the Role. Requirements.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Operating cannabis-based businesses in The Golden State is no easy feat for retailers. But how do California’s cannabis businesses conduct day-to-day operations in a world of contradictory laws? Due to the plant’s illegal status, banking cannabis business revenue can be tricky. One such example is The Artist Tree.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Nadir Pearson’s SMART org works to remove stigmas that stall research, business development, and vibes at colleges nationwide When Nadir Pearson was deciding what to dub Brown University’s first cannabis advocacy group, he wanted the name to speak for itself.

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NORML

OCTOBER 24, 2019

With many legislatures commencing their 2020 sessions in a matter of weeks, NORML is busy looking ahead and setting our legislative and advocacy priorities. We also anticipate several high-profile legislative battles, and victories, in the State Houses this coming spring.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Yesterday was the deadline for the comment period on the draft version of the federal cannabis reform bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), and cannabis advocacy groups did not disappoint—with an avalanche of commentary rolling in before the time was up. View original article.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

The first will be held on Wednesday, June 19th, in the Small Business Committee, entitled Unlocked Potential? Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2020

Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national business advocacy organization, unanimously adopted an equity and inclusion framework developed by … Read More. The Board of Directors of the U.S.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level. Organized a virtual lobbying mission on Veterans’ Day.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2023

The Healing Advocacy Fund has partnered with Emerge Law Group to bring together a panel of speakers including tax and business law experts to discuss creative business structuring solutions […]

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Press Release: On February 8, 2021, leading cannabis businesses, associations and advocacy organizations launched the U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC), a… Read More. The post Husch Blackwell Named Founding Member of US Cannabis Council first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Red Fan Communications (Red Fan), a full-service communications agency for high-growth B2B brands, announced today it has won gold and silver 2021 Bulldog PR Awards for “Best Cause/Advocacy Campaign” and “Best Diversity/Inclusion Campaign,” respectively. in New York City and Asia-Pacific.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

New York will establish a $200 million fund to support social equity applicants seeking adult-use cannabis business licenses, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday during her State of the State address in Albany.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2021

Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national business advocacy organization, today announced the addition of Hannah Johannes, Natasha Cuda, and James Shorris to its roster of officers for 2021. Here’s the press release that landed this morning at CLR. WASHINGTON) – The U.S. Hannah Johannes, Secretary.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

With seven branches in British Columbia, they’ve won two awards from the Canadian Marketing Association for cannabis advocacy. That’s where Community Savings Credit Union has stepped up.

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NORML

AUGUST 5, 2019

While it doesn’t resolve the federally illegal problem, it does give confidence to those in state-legal marijuana businesses that the Department of Justice won’t seize product, seize money, or make arrests. Currently, state-legal adult-use marijuana businesses are at constant risk of federal prosecution.

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CannaEffect

MARCH 19, 2024

Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code severely limits tax deductions for businesses involved in the sale of controlled substances, imposing significant financial constraints on cannabis operators.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

Only people with business-related convictions (such as fraud or tax evasion) will be explicitly barred from receiving licenses. Because structural racism is ingrained in marijuana prohibition, it’s important that the MRTA both ends marijuana prohibition and promotes racial justice. Our communities can’t wait.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA)along with hemp processors, retailers, consumers, business owners, and other advocatesis set to host Hemp Lobby Day Jan. 4 from 9 a.m.-4 at Illinois State Capitol Building rotunda. The Hemp Lobby Day rally is an oppositional response to Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2022

“We wish to thank the members of C3’s Excise Tax Task Force for their contribution to C3’s advocacy efforts and acknowledge the leadership of our co-chairs, Trina Fraser (Brazeau Seller Law) and Sunil Gandhi (the Valens Company),” noted Smitherman.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The most essential component in creating a stable business environment to meet consumer demand is certainty, and that is what states and businesses would have with Congressman Correa’s legislation to protect state-lawful programs from potential rouge US Attorneys under a Department of Justice likely to be led by known drug warrior William Barr.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2021

Diverse Board Representation Spans Top Cannabis Companies, Government Relations Professionals and Advocacy Groups From All 50 States WASHINGTON, D.C.–(BUSINESS –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today,… Read More.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano submitted written congressional testimony, which you can read here.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

SANTA FE – As New Mexico prepares to allow the commercial sale of marijuana, lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would sharply increase the number of plants that can be grown by a small cannabis-production business. The proposal, Senate Bill 100, cleared the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee on a 7-3 vote Thursday.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Humboldt County Growers Alliance, a trade association that represents 275 licensed cannabis businesses in Humboldt County, recently joined the Origins Council as a regional partner for state and federal cannabis advocacy. The Department of Cannabis Control has adopted regulations pertaining to trade samples.”.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Allow the Small Business Administration to support entrepreneurs and businesses as they seek to gain a foothold in this emerging industry. Permit physicians affiliated with the Veterans Administration to authorize medical marijuana recommendations to qualifying veterans who reside in legal states.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 13, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 ways cannabis businesses and cannabis-related businesses can benefit from CRM. Research from Salesforce shows that businesses using CRM software see sales increase by 29% while sales productivity jumps by 34% and sales forecast accuracy climbs by 42%. Boost Employee Productivity.

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