NORML

JUNE 20, 2019

For the first time ever, the House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. Today, nearly one in four Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal under state statute. Together, we will legalize America.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2022

History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.

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Veriheal

APRIL 10, 2024

While Google won’t give you a straightforward answer as to why the number 4/20 is associated with cannabis–and unfortunately, it may just be cannabis lore lost to history–it’s the favorite number of millions across the world due to its weed-related connotation. Headliners this year include Wu-Tang Clan with Redman and Thundercat.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. As usual, Acres Underground was packed to capacity with passionate volunteers who span from across the cannabis community and those new faces eager to learn about cannabis advocacy.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement Act, better known as The MORE Act, would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and impose a minor excise tax on the legal cannabis industry to pay for the expungement of criminal records, among other changes, passed with a bipartisan vote of 24 to 10.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The history of Black hemp farmers in America is a story that has been largely ignored. Read more to uncover the hidden history of Black hemp farmers in America and explore their contributions to this industry. From the early days of this nation’s history, hemp was a vital cash crop which served a myriad of purposes.

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

Congress is out of step with the American people on cannabis when national support for federal marijuana legalization is at an all-time high.

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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. Black History Month Celebration. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

For the second time in US history legislation to repeal the failed, unscientific, and racist policy of federal marijuana prohibition has passed the powerful House Judiciary Committee. . The post Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2022

And the prison sentence can reach five years in case the culprit has a criminal history. As part of the cannabis decriminalization campaign, Tunisian activists are also calling on the government to establish a national authority to legalize cannabis and educate consumers to replace Law 52.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Known as the Blumenauer-McClintock amendment after Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), this bipartisan language would restrict the Department of Justice from interfering in the 11 states that have legalized and regulate adult-use marijuana. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2019

On November 5, 2016, Maine’s voters legalized recreational, or adult-use, marijuana. Business licenses will soon be available , but when the state finally makes its first legal sale, it would have done so after a three-year delay. During her terms, she introduced two marijuana legalization bills, first in 2011 and again in 2013.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. Is CBD legal in Nepal? So while it’s not subject to the same legal restrictions as THC-rich cannabis, its status remains somewhat ambiguous. Is it legal to grow cannabis in Nepal?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

To mark POPLAR’s launch, the Petrie-Flom Center has invited experts from all aspects of the emerging psychedelics industry — including clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, legal experts, and representatives from state and federal government — for an afternoon of discussion about the initiative’s work.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2022

If you buy the complaint filed by Washington lobbyist James Pericola, you’re liable to see evidence of a cutthroat business environment in the allegation that the former speaker of the House of Representatives, along with one of the capital’s most storied law and lobbying shops, stole his talking points and confidential tactical plans for creating (..)

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

California is a critical market in the United States, with a long history of leading innovation and elevating the conversation around national legalization,” said Ben Rosman, J.D., PSI is devoted to elevating the cannabis community through scientific accuracy, research, advocacy and consumer safety.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

” Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long experiment with marijuana prohibition. Sixty-six percent of US adults believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal,” according to national survey data compiled by the Gallup.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

The clinics will be hosted by Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), a long-standing partner of Trulieve, whose mission is focused on providing advocacy, outreach, research, and training as it relates to the business, social reform, public policy, and health and wellness in the cannabis industry.

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SMPL

JULY 27, 2020

Leadership of the House of Representatives is moving toward holding a floor vote on a comprehensive federal cannabis legalization bill in September, multiple sources familiar with the developing plan tell Marijuana Moment. In the months since, advocates have been eagerly awaiting further action to advance the legislation to the floor.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

The American public is overwhelmingly ready to legalize marijuana, their elected officials in Washington need to finally start representing the will of the people and advance this sensible legislation,” said NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of the bill now!

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Deeply rooted in the cannabis community, and serving as a respected voice of advocacy for cannabis legalization, there are ten Trees branded storefronts in Canada, including six stores owned and operated in Ontario by Trees, and four additional stores operated by 1015712 B.C. Ltd (“101”) in British Columbia. About Trees Corporation.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 11, 2021

Jealousy aside, these high profile people are also advocates in the fight for legalization. However, even with the most points in NBA history, this guy still couldn’t get away with marijuana possession or use while in the league. And he did publicly back the 2012 referendum to legalize cannabis in Washington. “As Roseanne Barr.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

As more states legalize cannabis products, either for medical use, recreational use, or both, we have seen a need within the healthcare industry for credible information that can help clinicians guide patients toward safe and effective cannabis use,” says Wes Crews , Chief Executive of TRC Healthcare. About TRC Healthcare.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Two UC Hastings Law graduates are on the frontlines of regulating a growing multibillion-dollar cannabis industry in a city with storied history and connection to cannabis culture. Both say their law school experiences — particularly in negotiation, writing, and problem solving — have helped them succeed in this growing legal industry.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2023

Feds Greenlight Cocaine Extract [18F]FP-CIT The DEA is making strides toward legalizing a form of cocaine, which experts have observed to be indispensable in diagnosing conditions like Parkinson’s disease and tremor syndromes. In the saga of prohibition, here’s the latest news.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

A month ago, Mexican marijuana legalization seemed like a done deal. The legalization bill moved through two Senate committees. On April 20, thousands arrived in support of legalization at “Four Days of Tripping,” a cannabis protest festival hosted by Plantón 420, one of Mexico’s most renowned marijuana protest camps.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

Congress is clearly out of step with the American people on cannabis when national support for federal marijuana legalization is at an all-time high and we saw several states move toward with legalization last November.”. Blumenauer. For far too long, communities of color and women have been left out of the conversation on cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

The expungements for minor cannabis convictions are being issued in accordance with Proposition 207, the 2020 ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for adults that was passed by 60 percent of the state’s voters. Those eligible for expungement are required to petition the courts to have their records cleared.

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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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Veriheal

JANUARY 15, 2021

And an advocacy group plans to give away free cannabis if you get your COVID vaccine. One clip has surfaced of two rioters sharing a joint inside the rotunda declaring that they had made history as patriots in what they claimed was now “THEIR House”. . Video Transcript. Cannabis at the Capitol Seige Riot. DCMJ Joints for Jabs.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Jared Polis issued pardons for 1,351 people who had been convicted of possessing two ounces or less of cannabis prior to the state’s legalization reforms. Adults can legally possess marijuana in Colorado, just as they can beer or wine. Colorado Gov. Read full article at. Colorado Gov. Pardons More Than 1,300 Cannabis Convictions.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This has never happened in the history of our country and it is thanks to all the time and effort folks have put in for DECADES. The House Judiciary Committee has posted a markup for HR 3884 , the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act on Wednesday, November 20th and they will likely hold a vote on the same day.

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NORML

MARCH 24, 2020

Despite the ongoing crisis we are faced with, the November elections will still hold major implications for the future of legalization and other cannabis policy reforms. Together, we’re going to make history, The NORML Team. That is why, today, we have an important ask for you: Are you ready to make a difference?

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization. FL resident? Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1810, to strengthen medical cannabis patient protections. NM resident? Legislation is pending, S.4117

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

She founded the Origins Council, a nonprofit education, research and advocacy organization dedicated to driving sustainable rural economic development within cannabis-producing regions. . Coleman cultivated cannabis for more than 20 years before she moved into patient and policy advocacy, her focus for the past seven years. .

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