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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

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Interestingly enough, the New York Times released an article in September of 2024, whereby a 1973 audio recording was unearthed of Nixon declaring he knew cannabis is not particularly dangerous, despite affecting millions of lives and families due to his policies ever since.

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An Overview of the Biggest Marijuana Players in South America

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Despite significant leaps forward in public attitude toward marijuana, including the decriminalization of public marijuana consumption, Colombia might still need a few years before the public embraces full legalization. Recreational marijuana is decriminalized in small amounts and when used on private property. Argentina. .

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Several Cannabis Reforms Advance in Louisiana, Including a Decriminalization Bill

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The 14-page legislation isn’t as long-winded but puts the removal of cannabis as a controlled substance, banking protection, reform for veterans and mandated NIH studies at the forefront. View original article. The post Several Cannabis Reforms Advance in Louisiana, Including a Decriminalization Bill appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. On the federal level, however, the SAFE Banking Act was approved by the House Financial Services Committee (45-15). On to July, when the Senate Banking Committee had a hearing on cannabanking. The Senate failed to take action on the banking bill.

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Some cannabis firms see ‘disaster’ in federal legalization Says Politico Article

Cannabis Law Report

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown his weight behind cannabis decriminalization, producing a draft bill this summer that would regulate a nationwide industry and force siloed state markets to interact with each other.

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Mondaq- Clyde & Co Article: United States: States’ Cannabis Legalization Legislation Outpaces Availability Of Insurance Coverage

Cannabis Law Report

These numbers are likely to increase substantially in the next few years as more than half the states have pending legislation legalizing cannabis for some use or decriminalizing the drug. There has been some relief for the industry as some regional banks and credit unions have begun offering financial services to cannabis businesses.

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Manzuri Law – California: Five New Articles In Their Publication, Legally Blunt

Cannabis Law Report

Legislators have been scrambling this year to address huge challenges faced by the industry, with banking, social equity, and the expiration of thousands of temporary licenses being just a few of the top concerns. The Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms. Written by: Michelle Mabugat, Esq. Written by: An-Chi Tsou, PhD.

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