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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

There is a history of conservatism in Texas when it comes to drug policies, and this shift may not fly with enough Texas politicians. Although recent years have seen more acceptance and decriminalization of cannabis, there is both restrictive and expansive legislation on the table.

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Before Biden Left Office, These Lawmakers Demanded More Cannabis Reform

Veriheal

Lee was responsible for introducing the Marijuana Justice Act, which received the highest number of congressional co-sponsorships of any legislation intended to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act in history. Ron Wyden (D-OR): Another congressional co-sponsor of the STATES Act, Sen.

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Ask The Green Nurse is Celebrating Liberation: What 4/20 & the 4th of July Have in Common?

The Cannigma

The Future of 4/20: Resistance Meets Renaissance Despite increasing commercialization, 4/20 continues to serve as a vital platform for education, decriminalization, and reform. History of 420: Bob Marley, numerology & honoring weed. The real history of 4/20, marijuana’s high holiday. News Center Maine. 2022, April 20).

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Colorado “Healing Centers” Could Lay Groundwork For Widespread Psychedelic Therapy

Veriheal

Colorado takes first place in history for its adult-use cannabis program, but when it comes to psilocybin health services, Oregon takes the cake. Owners can also have a vested interest in five locations in total, while hybrid owner-facilitator licenses are also an option. How Does Colorado’s Natural Medicine Program Compare to Oregon’s?

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Rep. Nadler: You and I are going to legalize marijuana

NORML

Removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, which decriminalizes it at the federal level and thereby enables states to set their own policies. In 1977, I cast my first vote as a freshman member of the State Assembly to decriminalize marijuana in my home state of New York.

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Vancouver City Council Has Voted To Decriminalize All Drugs

Cannabis Life Network

In an unprecedented move in Canadian history, on Wednesday the Vancouver city council voted to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of all illicit drugs. The post Vancouver City Council Has Voted To Decriminalize All Drugs appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis and Black History: A Complex and Controversial Connection

Peninsula Alternative Health

Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. As part of this history, cannabis has had profound impacts on the African American community. Despite this, the relationship between cannabis and black history is often overlooked and misunderstood.

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