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New York State Decriminalizes Marijuana After Failed Legalization Attempt

WeedAdvisor

It is no secret that legalization was a major point of contention for New York state in recent weeks. While lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday proponents hoped to see recreational dispensaries open their doors, the legalization bill was ultimately stalled after it hit too many political roadblocks. But not all was lost.

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California Senators Just Approved Bill to Decriminalize Possession of Psychedelics

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State senators on the Golden State’s public safety committee voted to advance a bill that would decriminalize the possession of many mind-expanding substances by 4 to 1 on Tuesday. . SB 519 would decriminalize both the possession and use of psilocybin, psilocyn, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, DMT, mescaline, and ibogaine.

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The Week in Weed: August 6, 2021

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Louisiana’s decriminalization law went into effect this week. Several states seek to join the list of adult-legal jurisdictions via 2022 ballot initiatives. The Illinois licensing lottery takes center stage this week.

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Mayor of London Plans to Divert Young Cannabis Consumers Away from Prosecution

Veriheal

Recent reports suggesting that London Mayor Sadiq Khan would decriminalize cannabis in London may have been blown out of proportion. Khan has since issued some clarification in response to media speculation regarding his plans to decriminalize the Class B drug. What Would Kahn’s Decriminalization Trial Entail?

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Ready to Lobby?

NORML

Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. On January 13 , Virginia NORML, along with eight more regional NORML chapters will lobby state lawmakers in Richmond in support of decriminalizing minor marijuana possession. Please sign up in advance if you plan to attend!

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NORML Remembers Dr. Mark Kleiman

NORML

Kleiman , an academic expert on cannabis policy who often shared and debated his well informed views on marijuana policy reform with those of us who were committed to advocating for a policy of adult use legalization. He went on to found a cannabis consulting group called BOTEC, named for his fondness for back-of-the-envelope calculations.

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New York: Lawmakers Advance Measure Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties, Expunging Past Convictions

NORML

While several lawmakers expressed disappointment that members failed to move forward a more expansive legalization proposal, they acknowledged that the changes proposed in Assembly Bill 8420-A are an important first step. This is not the final step, but it will lay the groundwork for full decriminalization and legalization in the future.”