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Overview of LPP Policy Initiatives

Cannabis Law Report

Overview of LPP Policy Initiatives. The Last Prisoner Project’s policy team will be exploring the philosophy behind our legislative advocacy efforts, our team’s high-level policy priorities, and our current policy goals—and challenges—on the local, state and federal levels. Description.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

MMJ Recs

The use of medical marijuana in Iowa has been a topic of significant debate and change in recent years. However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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Federal policy kills buzz for advertising pot

Cannabis Chronicles

In a statement, the company said that while it allows “marijuana advocacy content,” posts promoting the sale of cannabis are verboten. It sponsors education events at Bay Area yoga studios and senior centers, where representatives hold forth on the medical benefits of marijuana, how to fit edibles into an active lifestyle and other topics.

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Breaking the Stigma: Shifting Attitudes Toward Medical Marijuana Nationwide

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana, once a controversial and stigmatized topic, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the eyes of the American public. Public discourse became more nuanced, with patients and advocacy groups championing the cause of medical marijuana as a legitimate and effective treatment option.

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Interview With Chris Koddermann, a co-founder of the International Therapeutic Psilocybin Rescheduling Initiative (ITPRI)

Cannabis Law Report

One of the biggest barriers to global drug policy reform is countries’ need to adhere to international drug control regimes, also known as the UN conventions on drugs. So I was a political and policy advisor to several different liberal governments in Canada. It all starts with the UN … Great interview by Talking Drugs.org.

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NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri Discusses AG Nominee Barr and Legalization on CBS News

NORML

Earlier today, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri made an appearance on CBS News to discuss Attorney General Nominee William Barr’s recent comments regarding marijuana legalization and how he would handle states that have reformed their cannabis policies if he were confirmed as the next Attorney General. “It

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US Hemp Roundtable – Delta 8 Update

Cannabis Law Report

Delta-8 THC remains the hottest topic in the hemp industry, and policymakers in Congress and in statehouses across the country are furiously addressing the issue. The nation’s leading hemp organizations have been taking roughly similar positions, but with a few nuanced differences. Meanwhile, states are taking action.

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