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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. What is the current legal status of cannabis in Texas, and what potential changes are on the horizon? Well examine these questions to get a holistic view of the situation.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Crisis: Could Asia’s Pioneering Cannabis Experiment Go Up in Smoke Amid Political Meltdown?

Canna Law Blog

Three years after Thailand became the first Asian nation to decriminalize cannabis , its groundbreaking policy may collapse under political turmoil. Legal limbo hurts everyone Cannabis currently exists in a regulatory vacuum that serves no one well (prohibitionists and proponents alike).

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

Veriheal

When it comes to any hot-button issue like cannabis legalization, there are always two sides, often without much middle ground. For those looking through a pro-legalization lens, efforts to continue federal prohibition and bar states from legalizing should be a thing of the past. Current Anti-Legalization Efforts in the U.S.

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FBI: Marijuana-Related Arrests Comprised Over 40 Percent of All Drug Arrests in More Than a Dozen States in 2023

NORML

“Marijuana-related prosecutions remain the primary driver of drug war enforcement in those states where marijuana-related activities remain criminalized.

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A Look at the Cannabis Marketing Sector

CannaEffect

The Ups and Downs of a Booming Industry In recent years, the cannabis sector has undergone a spectacular transition as a result of the wave of legalization that has swept across numerous places all over the world. This shift in legal and social attitudes has given rise to a booming cannabis market.

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Jared Shaw Could Face the Death Penalty for Edibles in Indonesia

Veriheal

The arrest came after a tip from Jakarta’s airport customs warning that Shaw had received a suspicious package from Thailand, where cannabis has been decriminalized since 2024. A video of Shaw’s arrest circulating online shows the player resisting arrest and shouting “Help… Help!” as police attempt to handcuff him.

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

The Cannigma

On the other hand, April 20th—commonly known as 4/20—marks a different kind of celebration, one deeply tied to cannabis culture and the grassroots fight for legalization and acceptance. It’s a day that commemorates the fight against oppression and the pursuit of self-determination.