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

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To secure these rights and protections, the resolution demands that workers have increased access to: Union Representation Specialized Training Apprenticeship Programs This comprehensive approach aims to set higher workplace standards for the cannabis industry. This cannot continue.”

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U.S. Cannabis Council and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Launch Cannabis Internship Program

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Cannabis Council and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation launched the Pathways to the C-Suite Internship program; the program places college seniors and recent college graduates with cannabis executives for mentorship. The program requires students to be U.S. Spring Internship Program Candidate Requirements.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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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. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. Starting Aug. There’s Still More Work To Be Done.

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Patrick Atagi named president and CEO at National Industrial Hemp Council

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to make CBD not just a dietary supplement but also an ingredient in food. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Market Access Program, a public-private partnership in which the USDA matches industry funds to promote U.S. NIHC has also worked on legislation that would give the U.S.

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Congressional Committee to Hold Marijuana Legislative Hearing This Wednesday

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Now more than ever, congressional action is required to end the failed criminalization of marijuana and amend federal law to ensure that state-legal cannabis programs can operate as intended. Deputy Director for Regulatory Programs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Volkow, M.D.,

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How Texans Fight for Medical Cannabis Access

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One is an advocacy group based in the Dallas area, called Safe Access Texas. When asked about medical cannabis initiatives, Hughes responds, “in Texas there’s a weak program.”. This, Murillo says, “locks lower income people out of programs” that would otherwise provide just bare minimum. . Hughes suggests. 5% content).

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US Hemp Roundtable – Latest State Alert

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These bills are priorities for the Roundtable and are deserving of your advocacy. AB 45 and SB 235 would allow CBD in food and dietary supplement products and make clear that a product is not adulterated due to the inclusion of hemp. Hemp Roundtable currently employs lobbyists on the ground to advocate for your interests.

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