NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

“The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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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. Initiated a patient voucher program for eligible patients. Black History Month Celebration. Meetings Grew Substantially in Size.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. Separately, H7141 prohibits past criminal misdemeanors and felonies for possession of marijuana from being used against a person entering the cannabis industry or any government assistance programs.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

Lee introduced the Marijuana Justice Act in the last Congress which received the highest number of cosponsorships of any legislation that would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act in history. Joyce becomes the first leader in the Caucus to come from a state that has yet to pass an adult-use regulatory program.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. For the first time ever, the U.S. CA resident? CA resident?

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. First-time offenders who tested positive for the drug were obligated to enter the basketball league’s substance-use treatment and counseling program. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed? He’s also a fierce cannabis advocate.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Arizona residents with low-level marijuana convictions can have their records wiped clean under a state expungement program launched this week. Today is a day that will go down in Arizona history because Arizona does not have expungements or didn’t, until this morning at 12:01 a.m.,” They’re choosing not to,” Gunnigle said.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This development harkens back to the ‘compassion’ in the original Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and underscores the importance of never losing sight of the patients who were the foundation of this industry.” After scuttling the bill, GTI issued a statement claiming to have always supported patient access to medicine. “We

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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

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. They also support a social equity program that provides opportunities to those disproportionally hurt by the war on drugs.

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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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MMJ Recs

JUNE 3, 2024

The passing of Amendment 2 in November 2018 paved the way for legal access to medical cannabis and the state’s medical marijuana program. However, prospective patients need to understand the ins and outs of the system and how to qualify for the Missouri Medical Marijuana (MMJ) program.

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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. CEO and Co-Founder of PSI Labs. “We

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. History of Medical Marijuana in Iowa: The history of medical marijuana in Iowa is rooted in a long-standing prohibitionist stance.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

Vertically-integrated cannabis retailer donates a portion of sales from its in-house flower brand to outreach programs. Perfect Union completed a trial of the program in May 2021 and collected $5,000 for the Last Prisoner Project , an organization dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS

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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. Few people have had more impact shaping NORML policies and programs than Gerry Goldstein. He has been willing to speak truth to power his entire career, and he enjoys a little street theater.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2019

The way we have enforced cannabis in the history has been atrocious,” Sen. The Democratic controlled legislature insisted that legalization would help minority communities.The measure creates a $30 million social equity loan program and lawmakers directed Pritzker to pardon people with past low-level marijuana convictions.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

In September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 67 into law, which set the stage for the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Cannabis Appellations Program. Once the program begins to accept petitions, it will establish the world’s first cannabis appellations. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

TRC Healthcare (TRC) has launched a new training program to help pharmacists deliver better healthcare for patients who use cannabis products. The online program, known as RxAdvanced: Guide to Cannabis , gives pharmacists a foundational knowledge of cannabis that strengthens their role as stewards of public health. “As Press Release.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 15, 2021

And Texas, of all places, is flirting with the idea of expanding its medical cannabis program. And an advocacy group plans to give away free cannabis if you get your COVID vaccine. Texas May Consider Expanding its Medical Cannabis Program in 2021. Moving forward to broaden the medical program for Texans is not off the table.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

House of Representatives soundly approved by a 267-165 vote an amendment protects state-legal cannabis programs from interference by the U.S. territories from implementing their adult-use and medical marijuana programs. In ‘historic vote,’ US House protects state-legal cannabis programs. We made history: U.S.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 5, 2022

One day, Abbas decided to give cannabis a try—and the rest was history. “As Marc Fogel, 60, was a history teacher at the International Baccalaureate—a school for the children of the global elite. Abbas, like many others, initially turned to prescription drugs for help but ultimately found them ineffective. diplomats in Russia.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

For the first time in recent history, there is a clear pathway to advance a decriminalization bill, Senate Bill 2, to the desk of Governor Northam, an issue which is a top priority for him in the 2020 General Assembly. Update : S.54 54 was heard by several different House committees this week. VT resident? WA resident?

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

“A local marijuana advocacy group in Rochester, NORML, and other community groups released a report that found Monroe County had the fifth-highest arrest rates for low-level marijuana-related offenses in the state, outside of New York City.” Follow NORML on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter and become a member today !

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. She is a mother, activist, artist and NADA acupuncture practitioner focused on developing substance abuse and post-trauma treatment programs for communities in need. Now we are trying to put all these pieces together.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. She is a mother, activist, artist and NADA acupuncture practitioner focused on developing substance abuse and post-trauma treatment programs for communities in need. Now we are trying to put all these pieces together.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

There are multiple US states with an established state-approved medical marijuana program as well as states permitting the use of cannabinol (CBD) oil – a non-psychoactive component of cannabis – for medical purposes exclusively.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

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.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 13, 2021

For example, if you have a long sales cycle and a sales team, they can build a sales pipeline in their CRM software complete with notifications, reminders, histories, and more. A CRM gives your team access to data that helps them develop better programs, attract more qualified leads, and close sales faster.

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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. Evanston isn’t the first city to direct cannabis tax revenue toward programs for disenfranchised communities. Illinois officials say they’ve expunged 500,000 cannabis convictions.

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MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The church has “a long history of dominating and interfering with the government of the State of Utah, often dictating to state and municipal legislators what legislative measures or policies they are to support or oppose,” attorney Rocky Anderson, a former mayor of Salt Lake City, wrote in the notice, which was shared with Marijuana Moment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

From the South, McKay has a long history of business and civic involvement, serving on community and company boards including US Bank, The Daily Beast, Pike Place Market, Mary’s Place, Pilchuck School of Glass, and Seattle Opera. He has developed partnerships for companies like Costco, Fisher Media, and the biotechnology space.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While IM 26 was supposed to take effect this upcoming July, “the feasibility of getting this program up and running well will take additional time,” she said in a press statement – adding the plan would take a year to implement. Disrespectful to the people of South Dakota’. Mentele also noted that Measure 26 was not a new bill but.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 27, 2021

It’s been used as medicine in Asia for thousands of years, but that history has been so oppressed in the community.”. Cannabis’ global history doesn’t fully translate to dispensary shelves or the stoner media canon. “We received a lot of aggression, but behind closed doors, people were asking for recommendations.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 13, 2021

Reviewers across all nine locations in Illinois highlight things like expert budtenders, a great loyalty program, and the chill atmosphere as the reasons they return to Curaleaf time and time again. Neighbor states give Illinois $10 million in cannabis taxes every month. Mission Dispensary. Herbal Remedies. Quincy, IL.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Virginia, once a conservative stronghold, positioned itself to make history this month by becoming the first traditionally “Southern” state to legalize cannabis, possibly as soon as this summer. We are pushing for 70% of those tax revenues to go back into the communities for grants, loans, for programs. … Where are things now?

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