NORML

JUNE 4, 2019

In a change of trajectory, the powerful Appropriations Committee in the House of Representatives has for the first time included limited protections for cannabis businesses engaged in the legal marketplaces in 33 states. State Legal Medical Programs. SAFE Banking. Yet the Republican House at the time, led by Rep.

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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. Initiated a patient voucher program for eligible patients. Protested anti-cannabis act by Nevada state government.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

TRC Healthcare (TRC) has launched a new training program to help pharmacists deliver better healthcare for patients who use cannabis products. The online program, known as RxAdvanced: Guide to Cannabis , gives pharmacists a foundational knowledge of cannabis that strengthens their role as stewards of public health. “As

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2021

At Veriheal, a minority-owned medical marijuana platform, we’re invested in paying it forward in the cannabis industry. That’s why we started the Veriheal Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship last year. This year, we are happy to announce we are expanding our scholarship program and awarding $20,0000 in scholarships to 20 winners. .

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NORML

JUNE 20, 2019

Today, nearly one in four Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal under state statute. “It’s past time we protect all cannabis programs,” said Rep. Earl Blumenauer, co-founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus and lead sponsor of the amendment.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Monrovia-Based Lab Acquisition Strengthens Cannabis Testing In California. –(BUSINESS WIRE)– PSI Labs , an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based ISO 17025 accredited Safety Compliance Facility that provides essential cannabis testing services, today announced its expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of pH Solutions, LLC.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

These programs are now wide open to DOJ raids and arrests since former Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded guidance known as the Cole Memo last year. Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long failed experiment with marijuana prohibition.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

Today, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced, with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) joining founding members Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK). For far too long, communities of color and women have been left out of the conversation on cannabis.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 15, 2021

Thanks to some of its participants, the DC Capitol Seige Riot set the cannabis stigma back as rioters consumed irresponsibly in the Rotunda. To help boost morale for the COVID vaccines, the Joints for Jabs campaign will be giving away free cannabis outside of DC vaccine clinics. Cannabis at the Capitol Seige Riot. And lastly, .

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

Vertically-integrated cannabis retailer donates a portion of sales from its in-house flower brand to outreach programs. Soft launch raised over $5,000 for cannabis criminal justice reform. Perfect Union CEO David Spradlin opened his first dispensary with $17,000 and a passion for cannabis patient advocacy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF ), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States and its dispensary group Solevo Wellness, today announced the sponsorship of expungement clinics in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as well as additional initiatives celebrating the Juneteenth holiday.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

This bill provides a real federal solution by fully descheduling of cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and providing relief to those suffering under the collateral consequences of having a marijuana charge on their record by facilitating the process of expungements. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of the bill now!

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

House of Representatives soundly approved by a 267-165 vote an amendment protects state-legal cannabis programs from interference by the U.S. territories from implementing their adult-use and medical marijuana programs. In ‘historic vote,’ US House protects state-legal cannabis programs. Ganjapreneur.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

In September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 67 into law, which set the stage for the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Cannabis Appellations Program. Once the program begins to accept petitions, it will establish the world’s first cannabis appellations. . Bridging the Gap

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support. ” Eric Goepel, of the Veterans Cannabis Coalition said , “There have been over 100,000 veteran suicides and overdoses in the last 15 years.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2020

Add onto that the difficulty of these unprecedented times, as a minority-owned business, we’re making it our priority to pay it forward and invest in the future leaders of cannabis who will break barriers and pave the way for innovation in this burgeoning industry. . Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners .

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Veriheal

AUGUST 5, 2022

Michigan is mourning the loss of a prominent cannabis advocate, an American man’s family is fighting to bring him home from Russian prison, and a bill designed to aid veterans had a tumultuous journey through Congress. Michigan Remembers Late Cannabis Activist Zahra Abbas. American Man Remains Stuck in Russia Over Cannabis.

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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. For example, if you have a long sales cycle and a sales team, they can build a sales pipeline in their CRM software complete with notifications, reminders, histories, and more. Create Personalized Communications.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

“Senate Bill 420 is another sign that the growing public support for ending our failed war on cannabis consumers nationwide is continuing to translate into political support amongst federal officials,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. Click here to send a message to your lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 420 now!

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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. We participated in gardening and yard clean up at Harrison House, held a Black History month panel together, and helped with a Mardi Gras neighborhood celebration.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. Also this week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration. California. CA resident?

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The African cannabis industry is rapidly emerging, with countries including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and others taking significant steps towards liberalised cannabis regulation. I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 27, 2021

Grateful to be alive, grateful for my loved ones, grateful I get to engage with quality cannabis in all its forms on a regular basis. 2020 showed how cannabis was essential to the whole country, yet it highlighted shortcomings in diversity, sustainability, and equity. As California reopens, let’s keep advancing.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

DeSantis MMJ license inaction, World Anti-Doping Agency doubles down on anti-cannabis stance, and MMA Fighter and medical cannabis advocate Elias Theodoru passes away. Florida’s ever expanding medical cannabis program of over 700,000 patients has hit a major roadblock. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The African cannabis industry is rapidly emerging, with countries including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and others taking significant steps towards liberalised cannabis regulation. I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy.

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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. Purpose of the Study.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

2020, about 54 percent of voters in South Dakota approved an adult-use cannabis legalization measure, while nearly 70 percent voted in favor of medical marijuana legalization. But cannabis advocates in South Dakota and beyond have been quick to criticize these changes. Noem’s positions on cannabis as “bad policy and bad politics.”.

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NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2019

At the time, the state’s legalization bill was one of the most progressive, which included protections for home growers, preservation of one of the nation’s best medical marijuana programs, and a social consumption clause that would’ve made Maine one of the first states to host licensed cannabis bars and lounges.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Virginia, once a conservative stronghold, positioned itself to make history this month by becoming the first traditionally “Southern” state to legalize cannabis, possibly as soon as this summer. Two separate state legislative bills to legalize cannabis—HB2312 in the House and SB1406 in the Senate—have already passed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

This list certainly doesn’t include every leader in the cannabis industry and we apologize if there are key people we missed. Seattle resident JJ McKay is the founder/ publisher of The Fresh Toast , one of the largest media content consumer-facing cannabis media companies in the US and Canada.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

CannaTech is bringing its global cannabis conference to Cape Town, South Africa. While South Africa has taken significant steps towards liberalised cannabis regulation and is already reaping the economic benefits, the bordering country of Namibia remains staunchly prohibitive. Why is there such an aggressive crackdown on cannabis?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 3, 2021

The city of Evanston, IL , has committed to correcting its historical harms with reparations financed by a local tax on legal cannabis sales. Extensive study and advocacy by 5 th Ward Alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons and local historian Dino Robinson led to the resolution, first passed in 2019. The case for cannabis reparations.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He is the former CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation and played a pivotal role in scaling the Ottawa-area start-up from inception to a $20-billion market leader in the cannabis space, garnering recognition as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. He brings extensive M&A experience, as well as intellectual property expertise.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

Summary: Senator Sanders has a long history of supporting reforming our nation’s drug policy. Summary: Earlier in her career, Senator Warren was cautious on issues surrounding cannabis descheduling and legalization. Summary: Kamala Harris has a complicated history with marijuana law reform.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 13, 2021

From Chicago to Peoria to Sauget, these dispensaries offer Illinois cannabis users a great sesh. Medical cannabis became legal in Illinois in 2013, and recreational cannabis followed in 2019. Neighbor states give Illinois $10 million in cannabis taxes every month. What’s my ideal edible dose? Mission Dispensary.

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MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

It’s no secret that the church opposed the medical cannabis initiative, which ultimately passed by roughly 52-46 percent, with some ballots still left to be counted. Though the organization said it supports medical cannabis reform, it vehemently resisted Proposition 2 and implored church members to vote against it.

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