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CT’s Psilocybin Decriminalization Bill, NBA Embraces Cannabis, and MO’s Cannabis Boom

Veriheal

Connecticut is weighing mushroom decriminalization, the NBA ended its cannabis testing protocol, and Missouri’s job market is booming thanks to cannabis. Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms. Let us know in the comments!

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Will the Senate Stall Federal Cannabis Decriminalization? 

Leafwell

This December the United States House of Representatives made history by voting for the first time on cannabis decriminalization. This also marked the first time that cannabis reform policy has seen a floor vote. The bill passed with a vote of 228 to 164.

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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

Cannabis Law Report

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2%

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Louisiana Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Takes Effect Aug. 1

SpeedWeed

A bill to decriminalize. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. several other states that have implemented decriminalization bills, and made. history by becoming one of few Southern states to pass similar legislation, Lafourche. ” Policy and Advocacy Director.

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

NORML

I’m proud to work with NORML to create a more just national marijuana policy. My bill, The MORE Act, is the most comprehensive marijuana reform bill ever introduced, and it’s backed by a broad coalition of civil rights, criminal justice, drug policy, and immigration groups.

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in Ohio

MMJ Recs

This article explores the history of medical marijuana in Ohio, analyzes the changing attitudes and acceptance, and delves into the impact of stigma on its journey to legalization. Medical Marijuana Legalization in Ohio The legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio represents a watershed moment in the state’s history.

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San Francisco senator pushes to decriminalize psychedelic drugs

Cannabis Law Report

Scott Wiener wants to decriminalize psychedelic drugs, and a bill he authored to do just that is still alive halfway through this year’s legislative session. Late last week, Wiener published an editorial eschewing the value of decriminalizing the drugs because, when used properly, can treat mental health and addiction.