NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Today, we stood with Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Don Young as they introduced the Ending Federal Prohibition Act and Marijuana Data Collection Act. While these two bills are overtly about addressing the failures of marijuana prohibition, what they are truly about is accepting reality.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

New Approach Montana, the campaign committee behind a marijuana legalization ballot initiative in the state, submitted a revised proposal to the Secretary of State’s office, removing provisions that address medical marijuana law changes. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 30, 2019

New York decriminalized marijuana on July 29 th , as explained by Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. However, this did not deter Cuomo from pushing for some marijuana reform in New York. However, this did not deter Cuomo from pushing for some marijuana reform in New York. billion and $3.5 billion annually.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart made an announcement today, proposing the decriminalization of all drugs. The post Vancouver Mayor proposes motion to decriminalize all drugs appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Trenton, NJ – Garden State NORML and cannabis consumers across New Jersey are calling on legislators to find an immediate solution to stop arresting nearly 100 people every day for possessing small amounts of marijuana. According to recent data released by ACLU-NJ, marijuana possession arrests have risen 35% in just four years.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2019

Both the legislature and the Governor’s office, after hearing New Yorkers’ opinions, have repeatedly stated cannabis legislation must address social justice concerns and avoid creating a cannabis economy that will allow large businesses to thrive to the detriment of small business.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

TBT readers are invited to join Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s upcoming webinar, “Risky Business: US Immigration Law and the Marijuana Industry,” on October 22 at 12 pm CT. and abroad, federal law and policy regulating marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance remain unchanged. Register here. Recently, U.S. In addition, U.S.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

This week, members of the Morgantown, West Virginia city council approved an ordinance to allow police to issue $15 fines to those caught with up to 15 grams of marijuana instead of making an arrest. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AL resident?

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

Schumer Proposes Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. The post Schumer Proposes Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 5, 2022

to decriminalize drugs. Decriminalizes Drugs… But Why? A federal exemption has allowed British Columbia (B.C.) Adults in British Columbia will be able to possess small amounts of substances. Things like opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA. is the first and only province to receive […]. The post B.C.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. The bill now heads to the Governor. CA resident?

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

18th, the Mayor is hoping to make Vancouver the first Canadian city to decriminalize drug possession. The post WATCH LIVE – Vancouver City Council votes on drug decriminalization today appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. Announced last Wednesday, Nov.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. 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

APRIL 20, 2019

A decriminalization bill was defeated in the Missouri House of Representatives this week. At a more local level, The city commissioners of Daytona Beach voted to decriminalize up to 20 grams of marijuana possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Each of the five states that are pushing in the direction of marijuana legalization takes a unique approach. Let’s explore: Arkansas Issue 4, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2022). Back in 2016, a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana was given the green light by voters in Arkansas.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Two senators asked the Justice Department to reschedule marijuana. And finally, a new player got into the cannabis business. federal decriminalization. We have an update on Mississippi. Meanwhile, in Ohio, Rep.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 20, 2021

This new act proposes to decriminalize pot which was classified as a schedule one narcotic fifty years ago. The post MORE Act, Federal Cannabis Decriminalization Or Corporatization? A bill passed through the House of Representatives on December 4, 2020. A war on drugs failed but was allegedly not […].

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

North Dakota’s Senate dealt another blow to recreational marijuana legislation on Friday, voting down a bill to decriminalize possession of small quantities of the drug and paraphernalia. Roers Jones said criminal records for minor marijuana offenses can affect people’s abilities to find jobs and housing. Diane Larson , Gov.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Actions to Take.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. John Fetterman, Lt. Actions to Take.

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2020

This week, The US House Small Business Committee has waived its jurisdiction on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. By waiving, the Small Business Committee is de-facto advancing the bill — thus increasing the prospects that the MORE Act will receive a full House vote in the near future.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 5, 2021

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. Arkansas proponents are also busy getting John Hancocks from citizens. As we reported back in June, Louisiana passed a decriminalization bill.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. YES MRTA= % of tax revenue from marijuana legalization is allocated specifically for a Community Reinvestment Grant program.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2024

Possession of up to an ounce was decriminalized, and plans are underway to open dispensaries statewide. Another new proposal, and an innovative one, would allow patients over 65 years old to self-certify for medicinal marijuana without the recommendation of a physician.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Actions to Take.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Your Highness, Carly.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Four members of Congress introduced a bill allowing the marijuana industry to access relief funds. New Jersey may decriminalize cannabis. Marijuana is off the ballot in Oklahoma. Scott (R) has not yet acted.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 26, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The state of New Jersey is contemplating decriminalization, and Montana may have cannabis on the ballot. The city of Denver gets into the R&D business. The city of Denver gets into the R&D business.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. And there is endless news about the (lack of) relief for marijuana businesses. VIRGINIA DECRIMINALIZATION. Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed a bill decriminalizing cannabis possession earlier this week.

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Cannabis Chronicles

APRIL 5, 2019

It may seem like a pipe dream now, but Oregon lawmakers are anticipating the federal government legalizing, or at least tolerating, the interstate transfer of marijuana. There are several bills in Congress that would take marijuana off the federal controlled substances list. Ten states have legalized recreational marijuana.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

House of Representatives’ Small Business Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on the challenges and opportunities small businesses face in the cannabis industry. At a more local level, the Cincinnati, Ohio city council approved a measure to decriminalize up to 100 grams of cannabis possession. Your Highness, Carly.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The United States House of Representatives has voted in favor of legislation that would decriminalize and tax marijuana on the federal level. ” “For far too long, we have treated marijuana as a criminal justice problem instead of as a matter of personal choice and public health,? The measure was passed 228 to 164.

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