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Join ASA Members in Sacramento for Citizen Lobby Day: March 24

Americans for Safe Access

With over 20 years of experience, Ive dedicated my career to advancing cannabis policy and patient rights. This annual event is a powerful opportunity for us to meet with state representatives and make our voices heard on the critical issues affecting cannabis patients and the industry.

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CPD revises ‘Investigatory Stops’ and ‘Pat Down’ rules for cannabis

Illinois News Joint

Chicago Police Department (CPD) officials recently agreed to revise new rules for investigatory stops, protective pat downs, and other searches that also included policy amendments for Illinois’ conflicting, and often confusing, “sufficient probable cause” laws dealing with burnt and raw cannabis odor.

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

These rules bring further clarity and transparency to IDFPR operations by laying out policies and procedures in a clear and concise way. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Check back soon for articles detailing information in the report from these departments. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Pride and Plant Medicine: How the LGBTQ+ Movement Shaped the Cannabis Industry

The Cannigma

Both events underscore shared battles against systemic oppression and the struggle for the right to exist free from persecution. This Pride Month, let’s honor that legacy and recommit to the principles that paved the way: Support LGBTQ-owned and inclusive cannabis businesses Advocate for equity in licensing, funding, and policy reform.

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America’s Missed Opportunity in the Global Marijuana Market

Canna Law Blog

The excitement throughout the event was palpable. Much of it was driven by Germanys newly formed government keeping its quasi-legalization policy intact, even if adult-use trials remain uncertain. marijuana policy permits only marijuana for research purposes. marijuana policy, and why comprehensive reform is long overdue.

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

The Cannigma

Far from being just a countercultural joke, it has emerged as a powerful symbol of bodily autonomy, freedom of consciousness, and resistance to outdated and often unjust drug policies. Each day calls for resistance—Independence Day against tyranny and 4/20 against criminalization and stigma.

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Texas Marijuana Policy Lobby Day

NORML

On Thursday, hundreds of Texans joined us at the Texas State Capitol to discuss marijuana policy with legislators! Participants then crafted a message to place on their postcards which they delivered to offices along with policy overviews and then requested their Senator and Representative co-sponsor important legislation.

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