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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

NORML

According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. Long overdue progress is finally being made in the General Assembly thanks to many years of dedicated advocacy by Virginia NORML members.”

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

The 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), incorporates data from several state departments. Increase public outreach with the industry, newcomers to cannabis, advocacy groups, and the general public. Illinois officials recently released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024.

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These Patient Advocacy Groups Are Working Together to Expand the Scope of Cannabis Research

Veriheal

Of course, legalization and education efforts can only go so far without data, and that’s where RoC’s research initiatives come into play. Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. The post These Patient Advocacy Groups Are Working Together to Expand the Scope of Cannabis Research appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. cannabis arrest data since 2008. cannabis arrest data since 2008.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

There are ongoing political discussions and advocacy efforts, particularly from the Legalize Cannabis Party and the Greens. Data Privacy 29. What data privacy obligations do cannabis businesses have? Valid consent for data collection and use. Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide?

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NORML Releases 2020 Gubernatorial Scorecard

NORML

Said NORML’s Altieri: “According to national polling data compiled by Gallup in October 2019, 66 percent of the public — including majorities of self-identified Democrats, Republicans, and Independents — favor adult-use legalization. By contrast, a large percentage of Democrats are supportive of both issues.

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Bipartisan Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition Filed

NORML

Also introduced was The Marijuana Data Collection Act of 2019 , which would study the effects of state legalized medicinal and non-medicinal marijuana programs from a variety of perspectives, including state revenues, public health, substance abuse and opioids, criminal justice, and employment.