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Biden Administration Announces Commutations for Nearly 2,500 Non-Violent Drug Offenders

NORML

"This action is an important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to return to their families and communities after spending far too much time behind bars," the President said in a statement. The post Biden Administration Announces Commutations for Nearly 2,500 Non-Violent Drug Offenders appeared first on NORML.

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Online licensing portal to streamline cannabis business operations

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) recently released two press announcements dealing with the new online portal for cannabis businesses. The first announcement stated that Illinois is set to streamline cannabis business operations with the launch of the new online licensing portal (see following article about paperless system ). In July 2024, cannabis businesses across the state gained access to a centralized system, which, according to IDOA, will significantly modernize how product a

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This Legacy-era rebel is taking Nuna Harvest to the moon

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Howies managerial style comes from his time in the legacy market. Most of his team also hail from the Bronx; some he coached in little league. The post This Legacy-era rebel is taking Nuna Harvest to the moon appeared first on Leafly.

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Thoughts on the Terrible Pageant of Marijuana Rescheduling

Canna Law Blog

Its been a wild week in the rulemaking around marijuana rescheduling, to say the least. I’ve started writing about it a couple of times, only to be whipsawed by filings, rulings, prominent hot takes, prominent rebuttals, and more. All while trying to do my real job here at the firm. Below are my thoughts on the state of this terrible pageant, in FAQ format.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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The best cannabis products for Dry January 2025

Leafly

Hit those goals with new weed gummies, hemp drinks, and more from 17 states. The post The best cannabis products for Dry January 2025 appeared first on Leafly.

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