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Wisconsin NORML: Presenting a United Front of Advocacy, Education and Reform

NORML

With our neighboring Midwestern states surrounding Wisconsin with cannabis policy reforms, a majority public opinion favoring some form of legalization and with the governor’s support, why would Wisconsin NORML need a lobby day at the capital in Madison? Before beginning treatment with CBD oil, she was on six prescription medications.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein. “Marijuana prohibition will end in Pennsylvania.

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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. Verified Dispensary Licensing Data: As of February 2025, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) reports 87 expired or surrendered Medical Treatment Center (MTC) licenses.

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Colorado Will Vote on Increasing Cannabis Taxes To Fund Research and Education

Veriheal

Considering the virus has claimed the lives of almost 5 million people around the world, it’s no wonder researchers want to learn more about potential treatment and prevention strategies. Elected leaders and government officials scrambled for policy solutions, health treatments, and even basic protections.

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Jason Straw: Medical Cannabis Policy, ISNA 2020 Conference

Cannabis Law Report

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. Drug schedules.

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New Jersey cannabis consumers seek relief before 2020

NORML

The decrim process requires no arrest, no handcuffs, no custody, no court, no jail, no supervision, no treatment, and no permanent record. New York took the first step towards decriminalization at the state level in 1977, and further expanded on their decriminalization policies this year. Fines are usually between $25-$100.

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POLITICSPennsylvania Officials Warn About Federal Marijuana Policy That Could Jeopardize Health Funding

Cannabis Law Report

Those conditions stipulate that grant funds “may not be used, directly or indirectly, to purchase, prescribe, or provide marijuana or treatment using marijuana.”. That said, a 2020 follow-up from the federal agency that was included in the new Pennsylvania notice adds some nuance to the policy. Read the full article at.

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