NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The most essential component in creating a stable business environment to meet consumer demand is certainty, and that is what states and businesses would have with Congressman Correa’s legislation to protect state-lawful programs from potential rouge US Attorneys under a Department of Justice likely to be led by known drug warrior William Barr.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The mission of the United Cannabis Business Association is to establish a comprehensive, statewide cannabinoid policy. It is in that same spirit that UCBA has spent the last three years advocating for responsible consumable hemp policy. Such a policy includes equal safety testing requirements to protect public health.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The NIDA-funded investigation will delve into the health-related repercussions of Arkansas’ medical cannabis program , which was initially approved by voters back in 2016. ACHI identifies itself as a sovereign health policy center that was formed in 1998. To fund the study, a $1.3 A Deep Dive Into Cannabis Consumer Data.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. Durant continues to use his influential position to propel progressive policies off-court and to further destigmatize cannabis use.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 31, 2022

Today, LPP is launching the Reentry Partnerships Program which includes our new Ready to Hire, Computers for Constituents, and Premier Community Engagement Partnerships Initiatives. . You can learn more about LPP’s Reentry Partnerships Program and the recently launched initiatives below. Computers for Constituents .

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In a statement, the company said that while it allows “marijuana advocacy content,” posts promoting the sale of cannabis are verboten. New York state has a small medical program and is expected to approve recreational weed this year. But Instagram, a Facebook property, doesn’t let weed sellers advertise.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

The rules governing the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) are currently under review, and public comments are being accepted through May 1, 2022. This opportunity does not come around often and is critical for effecting change through transparent, public processes and grassroots advocacy. Tips and Strategies.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Despite medical marijuana programs being passed or enacted in a supermajority of states, federal policy currently prohibits VA-affiliated doctors from even recommending medical cannabis to veterans in those states where such use is legal -- thus forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician. .

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

A licensed medical marijuana cultivator in Ohio has teamed up with a nonprofit serving formerly incarcerated people to provide an employment education program for past cannabis offenders. The new jobs program will be open to those with prior marijuana-related offenses including cannabis possession, sales or cultivation on their records.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

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. The program requires students to be U.S.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

According to Galetti’s post, Amazon recognizes that an increasing number of states are moving to some level of cannabis legalization which makes it difficult to implement an equitable, consistent and national pre-employment marijuana testing program. An update on our advocacy for equitable workplaces. . Here’s the post.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Marshawn Lynch’s Dodi Blunts teams up with Last Prisoner Project to launch apprenticeship program for justice-impacted individuals… Here’s what they are saying. Dodi Blunts and Last Prisoner Project are excited to announce the Dodi Blunts/Last Prisoner Project Apprenticeship Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

CN) — A program outlined in Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016 in California, is to give back to those harmed by the War on Drugs. The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5 The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Thursday, the Success Centers launched its Equity Pathways Industry Apprenticeship Program , which seeks to boost B lack employment and place Black San Franciscans into full-time positions in the cannabis industry – an industry with notoriously underrepresentation from the Black community.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Worcester— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the application for the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program will open Monday, June 21. “We Application for Cohort Three of the Commission’s Social Equity Program Opens June 21.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is now accepting applications from individuals who have been impacted by the War on Drugs and are interested in joining the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program (SEP). Get started by viewing the SEP FAQ page and MassCIP tutorials. Still have questions?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is now accepting applications from individuals who have been impacted by the War on Drugs and are interested in joining the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program (SEP). Get started by viewing the SEP FAQ page and MassCIP tutorials. Still have questions?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

WORCESTER, MA— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) hosted a virtual orientation seminar on Thursday, March 3 for participants of the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation Social Equity Program. Chairman Steven Hoffman and Social Equity Program Participant Aaron Goines then hosted a business planning seminar.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Frederick-based Jessilove.org Monday launched a pilot program to provide subsidized access to medical marijuana for residents experiencing financial hardship in Maryland. The pilot program is […]

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

A former University of Denver student who was cited for possessing marijuana in Wyoming 11 years ago has become the first applicant in the city for a marijuana retail store license under the new social equity program. Denver gets first marijuana retailer applicant under social equity program. Full story at .

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Niagara Herbalist has started paying customers for their empty cannabis packages with store credits, styled after similar programs offering cash for empty alcohol containers. Used vape cartridges and vape batteries are not part of this program, which launched Nov. The program also accepts plastics that cannot be recycled.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2023

Green Market report write Existing license holders under the state’s social equity program will also benefit from the amendment. In an effort to promote diversity in Washington’s cannabis industry, Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Going forward, MAPS will focus on advocating for psychedelic policy reform to include state funding for public education, harm reduction, and unarmed crisis response services. On the heels of the update about SB 519 was news of Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing another proposed piece of drug policy legislation sponsored by Senator Wiener.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2022

The Division is excited to announce that it will be establishing a standing advisory work group to discuss the social equity program and its effectiveness, and to generate potential rule (and other) recommendations. For questions about the Advisory Work Group, you may contact Danielle Henry at danielle.henry@state.co.us.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 28, 2023

IWC recently announce that Toi Hutchinson, President and CEO of Marijuana Policy Project, is set to deliver the keynote speech. We are looking for speakers to explore the latest equity and advocacy work in the industry, as well as new trends and upcoming opportunities in all facets of the industry.”

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 4, 2024

These roles complement healthcare practitioners’ vital work and shape the future of healthcare delivery, policy, and administration. Tasked with overseeing budgets, managing personnel, and implementing policies, healthcare administrators are instrumental in maintaining the integrity of healthcare delivery systems.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Indigenous Cannabis Product (BCICP) program. The program will highlight cannabis products from B.C.-based The launch of this new program demonstrates the Province’s commitment to supporting Indigenous participation in B.C.’s The Province developed program details in collaboration with the First Nations Leadership Council.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

“After nearly a century of prohibition, it is clear this policy has been an absolute failure and a national disgrace. The MORE Act is the most comprehensive marijuana reform bill ever introduced in the US Congress and is backed by a broad coalition of civil rights, criminal justice, drug policy, and immigration groups.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Social Equity Ownership Program Applicants. The Department will issue 26 Marijuana Establishment licenses to applicants who qualify under the Social Equity Ownership Program. The Department will begin accepting applications for these 26 licenses within 6 months of adopting the final rules for the Social Equity Ownership Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

Here we undertake an analysis of this policy issue based on a case study of the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Australia. Behaviours and Health Risks Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia. Urban Transport and Public Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3000, Australia.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Schauer comes to CANNRA with nearly two decades of work in public health and drug policy. She regularly provides consultation to state and federal agencies on the development of cannabis regulation, policy trends, and their outcomes. Schauer’s work informing and advising state and federal agencies on cannabis policy is unparalleled.

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a measure by Mayor London Breed to update the city’s social equity program. The San Francisco, California Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure from Mayor London Breed updating the city’s social equity program, CBS San Francisco reports. Read more at .

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2024

Colorado Ballot Proposal Would Allow Concealed Carry Permits for Cannabis Users A proposed law in Colorado , backed by the advocacy group Guns for Everyone, seeks to allow cannabis users permits to carry concealed guns. Texas Residents Fuel a “Little Amsterdam” in New Mexico New Mexico’s recreational cannabis program officially began in 2012.

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

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