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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

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In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. Reaction From the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) The response to the NAACP’s amendment has been overwhelmingly positive. This cannot continue.”

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

Veriheal

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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Alert: DoD prohibited substances: marijuana, CBD, and hemp

Cannabis Law Report

Even though some states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, under federal law, Marijuana remains an illegal Schedule I Controlled Substance, with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any other CBD products.

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Cannabis in Namibia: an Interview with Angela Prusa

CannaTech

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. If I could set up a blueprint for decriminalization and legalization, it would be small scale and built on cooperative farms from individual communities or families, each with 10-20 plants.

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Cannabis Media & Organizations Reports On Latest Cannabis Congressional Committe, “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform”

Cannabis Law Report

One video comment says it all “Not one legislative representative disagreed – it’s time to decriminalize cannabis, remove it from the Controlled Substances Act, and allow individuals their right to choose to use or not to use. The Hearing. As Congressman Cohen said, “It’s time to get it all done. Justin Strekal.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/1/18

NORML

Roers Jones, who sponsored the recently defeated decriminalization bill, is trying to get her language inserted as a part of separate legislation. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 440, to prohibit the availability of cannabis-infused food and drink products for qualified patients. At the state level, North Dakota state Rep.

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Article: Cannabis Legislation: Labor Rights and Equity

Cannabis Law Report

Union contracts formed by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) in California; Washington, D.C.; Even in states that have decriminalized cannabis, racial disparities in arrests have persisted. Cannabis unions have also secured strong benefits for its members. times more likely to be arrested for possession.