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Hunter Buffington Joins Santa Fe Farms as a Products Division Vice President and Director of Policy and Advocacy

Cannabis Law Report

Buffington will split her time between Santa Fe Farms in her new role and as a policy consultant for the Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) as the HFC’s first ever application for hemp-fed laying hens gains federal approval from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM).

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Surge of Advocacy Groups Weigh In on Federal Cannabis Reform Bill

SpeedWeed

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. The summary of NORML’s discussion draft can be read here.

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Top 4/20 Celebrations Across the United States

Veriheal

This festival includes both amazing music and a Policy Summit featuring “the voices of activists and advocacy partners, cannabis experts, community leaders, lawmakers, and veterans’ groups.” Come to raise funds, stay for the “vendors, delicious food crafts, captivating live art displays, and exquisite glass creations!”

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

Veriheal

Reaction From the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) The response to the NAACP’s amendment has been overwhelmingly positive. Most important among the supporters of the amendment, however, is the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW). This cannot continue.”

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Seth Rosenberg of District Psychedelic Says Plant Medicine Coalition Bans Him For Pointing Out The Organization Is Mainly White – Looks Like He’s Correct

Cannabis Law Report

Bronner’s, the top-selling brand of natural soaps in North America and producer of a range of organic body care and food products. In addition to his support of advocacy for regenerative organic agriculture, David directs Dr. Bronner’s resources to support animal advocacy, wage equality, and drug policy reform.

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Congressional Committee to Hold Marijuana Legislative Hearing This Wednesday

NORML

This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform.

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OCA Executive Director Kim Lundin To Leave For New Role At Oregon Food Bank

Cannabis Law Report

I’ll be moving to the Oregon Food Bank, who recruited me to work on a campaign to address the root causes of hunger (which is just about the only cause that would get me to leave this amazing organization). Here’s her message to members.

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