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Event: The National Cannabis Policy Summit’s Congressional Forum

Cannabis Law Report

The National Cannabis Policy Summit’s Congressional Forum convenes cannabis advocates, patients, business leaders and policy experts for an afternoon of keynote addresses and discussions featuring Members of Congress in the Capitol Visitors Center’s Congressional Auditorium.

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Weed, marijuana favorite drug at events

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

While weed isn’t legal for medicinal or recreational purposes in Kentucky in 2024, it’s likely some still partake in the celebration, traveling to nearby dispensaries and attending local events to light up. 4/20, a holiday about all things cannabis and marijuana, is on Saturday. Thunder Over Louisville and the 150th.

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Grassroots Activism and Marijuana Policy: A Winning Combination

NORML

When NORML was founded in 1970, roughly 12% of Americans supported legalizing marijuana. Currently sixty-five percent of adults nationwide support ending marijuana prohibition and establishing a regulated market where responsible consumers can legally purchase marijuana. Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g.,

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Coming Up: Cannabis Business & Law Events with Clear-Headed Guidance

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

Today, our team is celebrating by gearing up for two exciting events hosted by Burns & Levinson featuring experts and cannabis marketplace pros from across the industry. However, the legality is questionable, and as cashless ATMs may be violating the policies of major credit card companies, the method may soon be shut down.

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Legalize It: The Path to Cannabis Equity in Virginia

NORML

Virginia NORML is thrilled to provide a direct line to the policymakers, researchers, and advocates who are championing cannabis policy reform in the Commonwealth, especially in light of the opportunities the 2021 Virginia General Assembly session presents for proposed legislation.

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Significant Decrease in Mental Health Treatment Seen in States With Legal Cannabis

Veriheal

States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. Unveiling these connections could reshape knowledge and understanding of public health implications and policy outcomes in this rapidly evolving field. However, he suggests two potential explanations.

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2022 Year in Review: NORML’s Top Ten Events in Cannabis Policy

Cannabis Law Report

Their 2022 roundup #1: THREE MORE STATES ENACT ADULT-USE LEGALIZATION LAWS Voters and lawmakers in three more states — Maryland, Missouri, and Rhode Island — enacted laws in 2022 legalizing adult-use marijuana possession and regulating retail cannabis markets.

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