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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Background of Study. Purpose of the Study.

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Federal Appropriations Bills Include Limited Cannabis Protections

NORML

This language was first introduced to the House in 2001 and for the first time in history, it is now included in what is referred to as “the base text,” meaning that its inclusion did not require a vote. SAFE Banking.

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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review

NORML

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. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Social Use Venue Advocacy.

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Congress Planning Vote On Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill In September, Sources Say

SMPL

The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act—introduced by Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) last year—has already cleared his panel and was referred to several other committees. In the months since, advocates have been eagerly awaiting further action to advance the legislation to the floor.

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Report: A War on Us: How Much New Jersey Spends Enforcing the War on Drugs

Cannabis Law Report

A rational statewide drug policy requires that the coercive force of the criminal justice system be used constructively to influence far more people, numbering in the millions, than could ever be arrested, adjudicated, and sentenced.”. — Policy Recommendations. New Jersey spent $11.6 Executive Summary. “. billion to arrest people.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

We also used manifest textual analysis to search for word frequencies, and specific conditions referred to in the articles retrieved. It also has an extensive and diverse history of medicinal use. All items referring to medicinal cannabis were included. 2018 ; Frankhauser 2008 ). A recent study by Lintzeris et al.

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US Hemp Roundtable: Press Coverage Provides Sneak Peak Into U.S. Hemp Roundtable Virtual Fly-In

Cannabis Law Report

The membership subsequently met with the USDA’s new Hemp Work Group, and White House officials that serve the President on agriculture and drug control policy. Senators) who joined the group in a spirited, interactive discussion on hemp public policy. Hemp Roundtable is that industry’s national advocacy organization.

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