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

For the first time ever, a congressional committee has approved a piece of legislation to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. “This is a truly historic moment in our nation’s political history. “This is a truly historic moment in our nation’s political history.

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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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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. Other Advocacy Efforts Beyond the NAACP and UFCW, other organizations are also rallying for advancements in cannabis policy. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis.

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession. Additionally, in a strong demonstration of grassroots advocacy, hundreds of NORML members who traveled from all around the country to meet with their federal officials moved us ever closer to our goals.

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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. It is expected that Governor Pritzker will sign the legislation. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. This bill accomplishes many of NORML’s key goals.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), a keynote address from Rick Doblin, PhD , founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), and two panel discussions, Psychedelics Advocacy and Expertise and Psychedelics Legislation and Regulation. Schedule (Eastern Time).

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2022

Pericola’s bill of complaints begins in January of 2018, when Donald Trump’s then attorney general, Jeff Sessions, rescinded the Obama administration’s policy of not interfering with states that loosened their marijuana laws.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

the state’s previous legislation , individuals who possessed an ounce of cannabis or less. history by becoming one of few Southern states to pass similar legislation, Lafourche. ” Policy and Advocacy Director. for first-time offenders who possess up to 14 grams of cannabis. . convictions. Gazette reported.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

Historically they have successfully worked on projects together and recognize the opportunity to share resources and expand the footprint of advocacy and education centered around hemp as a nutritious animal feed product. The pathway to ingredient approval for hemp and its co-products is time consuming and complicated.

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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. However, we NEED your help to get this legislation approved. The MORE Act isn’t just some half measure either.

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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. In 2018, the government amended the existing legislation to allow for the cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes. Is CBD legal in Nepal?

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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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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

the state’s previous legislation , individuals who possessed an ounce of cannabis or less. history by becoming one of few Southern states to pass similar legislation, Lafourche. ” Policy and Advocacy Director. for first-time offenders who possess up to 14 grams of cannabis. . convictions. Gazette reported.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

First founded in 2017, the Caucus has been a pivotal element in our ability to build broad bipartisan support for legislation that would address every aspect of reform, from ending criminalization to research to veterans healthcare. A longtime champion of reform efforts, Rep. A longtime supporter of reform efforts himself, Rep.

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

State lawmakers late last week advanced legislation to the Governor’s desk amending marijuana possession penalties and establishing procedures for the automatic expungement of prior, low-level cannabis convictions. Under existing law , the possession of over 25 grams of marijuana is punishable by up to three months in jail.

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SMPL

JULY 27, 2020

In the months since, advocates have been eagerly awaiting further action to advance the legislation to the floor. The legislation currently has 78 cosponsors. This Congress, the House made history when it passed an industry-led marijuana bill,” Adesuyi said, referring to the passage of cannabis banking legislation. “It

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 3, 2021

Comparative Criminal Justice, Marijuana Law, History of Criminal Justice. In the end, this article is proposing the change of legislation in marijuana law while at the same time taking the nature of political conservatism in Indonesia into account. Indonesia Law Review. CAUSES_AND_CONSEQUENCES_OF_THE_WAR_ON_MA.

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MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Advocates and opponents reached a tentative compromise last month ahead of Election Day to have the Utah state legislature pass legislation during a special session ensuring access to medical marijuana. Advocacy groups TRUCE and the Epilepsy Association of Utah, along with several patients, are listed as claimants in the document.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, history was made. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. For the first time ever, the U.S. The bill now heads to the Governor. California. CA resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 170, to expand access to medical cannabis in Delaware. DE resident?

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Under the Act, employers can deny an applicant a position of employment because of the conviction, but the employer must make an individualized assessment of whether the applicant’s conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job which justify denying the applicant the position.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

It was April 29th, the day before Mexico’s legislative session came to a close, and Senate leader Ricardo Monreal was explaining to reporters why, after so much hype, his peers had blown the fourth deadline granted to them by the Supreme Court to federally regulate cannabis. . The legalization bill moved through two Senate committees.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 18, 2019

Kern County has a long and sordid history when it comes to regulating cannabis. The power of the voters cannot be usurped by a legislative body. There has been over a decade of allegations of corruption , bribery , arrests , and a plethora of lawsuits. 2016) 246 Cal.App.4th

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

We will also continue our focus on plant-based innovation, bringing our history of success in cannabis to the psychedelic realm with the expansion of the AVA Pathways team in Canada.”. The Company offers a reimagined vision for craft markets through collaboration, expertise, and adaptation.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 3, 2021

Extensive study and advocacy by 5 th Ward Alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons and local historian Dino Robinson led to the resolution, first passed in 2019. Throughout history, taxes were used to benefit a certain group of people while others were excluded from that,” Dino Robinson says in the Soul of a Nation broadcast.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

We made history: U.S. Legislation like this doesn’t pass by itself — it’s a direct result of the forward-thinking members who support our work in D.C. in addition to a well-connected professional advocacy firm. To that end, we’ll be in touch soon to let you know more about how you can help. Strategic Advisor.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JUNE 15, 2021

The non-fiction piece sought out to use history and science to explore the topic of cannabis, in a way that was digestible for a wide range of readers. The proposed legislation was progressive for its time, and encapsulated ‘industrial hemp, medical marijuana, adult-use, and commercial distribution all in one bill.’

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NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The politicians have proven that they’re not ready for it, which is why I’m putting together the National Legislative Cannabis Conference. I mean, the legislators didn’t know what they were doing. We need to get all the legislators in a room together and educate them, because they don’t understand cannabis.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. His son, who was elected Prime Minister in 2015, enacted legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana in 2018.) Pierre Trudeau was the prime minister of Canada at the time.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

Everything in history tells us when there’s gray areas it often does not end in the best interest of communities for communities of color,” Subira Gordon, a member of the panel, said, adding that applicants were not given the opportunity to clarify their responses. “We

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Councilmember Mosqueda, Mayor Harrell Proclaim Suite of Cannabis Legislation Passed by Council as ‘Historic’. Today’s Cannabis Equity legislation sets us on a path towards restoring harms created by the War on Drugs, and City and State policies,” said Councilmember Mosqueda. A little history….

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NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

This is the eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2019

Advocacy , CBD , Commerce , Farmers , Federal Commerce- USA , general , Hemp , Industry Professionals , Kight On Cannabis , News , Products , Providers & Retailers , Rod Kight , States Commerce . Smoking is common to most cultures and across large swathes of history. July 22, 2019. Author: Rod Kight.

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NORML

MARCH 16, 2020

While marijuana law reform may not be a top priority for our legislators, the media, and the broader public for the time being, history informs us that these crises do not last forever. But no one should feel obligated to do so if it means placing any further undue financial strain on themselves.

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