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Hunter Buffington Joins Santa Fe Farms as a Products Division Vice President and Director of Policy and Advocacy

Cannabis Law Report

Buffington will split her time between Santa Fe Farms in her new role and as a policy consultant for the Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) as the HFC’s first ever application for hemp-fed laying hens gains federal approval from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM).

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Opinion – Comments On Policy: Advocacy, Action and Influence – “Budget Applauded”

Cannabis Law Report

Alongside the numbers of any Budget the government can choose to send policy signals while budget implementation legislation typically introduces a sweeping range of legislative amendments impacting various sectors. Progress on both fronts! Growth-oriented cannabis strategy table.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

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Regulatory Framework and Policy Implications The regulatory framework governing the medical marijuana industry has profound implications for businesses, consumers, and society as a whole. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

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The resolution advocates for fair and safe workplaces for all those in the cannabis supply chain – from growers to testers to sellers. Other Advocacy Efforts Beyond the NAACP and UFCW, other organizations are also rallying for advancements in cannabis policy.

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Oregon Cannabis Assoc Appoints New Executive Director, Mathew Grimes

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His firm served as outsourced general counsel and risk manager for companies up and down the cannabis supply chain. He has worked exclusively in cannabis since 2017. Prior to joining the OCA, Matt ran his own law firm in Chicago. He also formed and helped operate an infused dining company in Chicago that has since been sold.

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Denver Firm Vicente Sederberg Launches ESG Practice, Aims to Help Marijuana and Hemp Industries Lead on Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Diversity

Cannabis Law Report

DEI policies and integration across supply chain, vendor, recruitment, and employment practices. This new legal industry must play an active role in repairing the damage that was caused by decades of prohibition policies and unfair enforcement, especially among communities of color. and around the world.

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DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013

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marijuana supply chain from Mexican imports to domestically produced cannabis as a “welcome development.”. “As As reformers predicted, when given the option, consumers choose their cannabis to be grown in America,” Strekal said in a statement from the advocacy group. View original article.

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