NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California. And it took extensive, concerted efforts from marijuana law reform organizations like NORML to negotiate with Virginia’s Republican Party to get the program finally running.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Travelers Institute , the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. The webinar series, which launched in 2020, will be hosted by Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers. Programs include: Sept.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Website and social media : Did the candidate include marijuana on their website? How often do they mention marijuana on social media? We used the candidates’ websites and social media as a litmus test of their dedication to the legalization of marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2022

Report shows Maine’s adult use program is ahead of pace set by other states, to serve as foundation for expansion of stakeholder outreach by OCP . The findings in this report point to policies and practices that promote and preserve public health and safety, while allowing legal businesses to compete.”.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 8, 2025

If the cannabis industry wants to truly normalize cannabis use in American culture, it’s time to start shaping public perception through entertainment, not just policy. For decades, alcohol and tobacco didn’t just grow their markets through lobbying; they embedded their products into the cultural fabric through Hollywood.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Cannabis Council and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation launched the Pathways to the C-Suite Internship program; the program places college seniors and recent college graduates with cannabis executives for mentorship. The program requires students to be U.S. The program requires students to be U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Josh Miller, the lead sponsor of a recreational marijuana bill that passed the Senate in June, said the sticking point in negotiations remains whether a separate cannabis commission should be formed — as called for by the Senate bill — or if the retail program should be overseen by the R.I. Department of Business Regulation.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Government Policy Analyst to Specialize in Insights from the Intersection of Washington and Wall Street. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BTIG announced today that the firm has hired Isaac Boltansky as a Managing Director and the Director of Policy Research.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. April 2018: “Setting the Record Straight” Program. to engage their lawmakers in marijuana policy reform. December 2018: “Access for All” Patient Voucher Program. July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Since the program was established in early 2019, more than 60 companies have been awarded the Certification Seal under Guidance Procedures 1.0, reflects several significant policy changes made in response to more than 2,000 comments received from hemp industry stakeholders. all of which will have to comply with Guidance Procedures 2.0.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2022

Despite Social Media Buzz, Researchers Say CBD COVID Cure Not Yet a Reality. Lost in the media frenzy, however, was the fact that this finding wasn’t an end-all-be-all. Further, the Oregon State study responsible for the social media bonanza used 98% pure CBD, which is nearly impossible to find on the commercial market.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. This was notoriously reflected in the 2020 arrest of a Japanese man and woman for speaking positively about using cannabis in social media posts. Shutterstock).

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NORML

OCTOBER 30, 2019

With Nevada NORML’s Virtual Lobby Day, volunteers will be utilizing a variety of communication mediums, from letter writing campaigns to phone banking and social media, to contact their representatives to demonstrate support for these federal bills. ” said Nevada NORML Director Madisen Saglibene.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 23, 2021

Kansas is one of only 14 states without a comprehensive medical marijuana program, currently allowing patients with a recommendation from a physician to only use CBD oil with a maximum of 5% THC. To qualify for the program, patients would need a recommendation from a physician specially certified by the state to make such recommendations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 4, 2022

“The policy of suppressing drug farmers and destroying cultivated fields of Cannabis” does not prevent cannabis cultivation, Dr Hassane Makhlouf, a professor at the Lebanese University and expert on substitution crops against cannabis said in a former paper. “If there’s no development policy, there will be no solution.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

“Less than 4% of all cannabis businesses are Black-owned and the only way to address this staggering racial disparity is by educating and connecting not only the Black cannabis community but also our industry allies,” said Kristi Price , founder and CEO of KRMA Media, Inc, the parent company of Black CannaBusiness Magazine. “We

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NORML

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

With Nevada NORML’s Virtual Lobby Day, volunteers will be utilizing a variety of communication mediums, from letter writing campaigns to phone banking and social media, to contact their representatives to demonstrate support for these federal bills. ” said Nevada NORML Director Madisen Saglibene.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In September, Playboy announced that they would be joining with other cannabis and social justice advocates, including NORML, the Last Prisoner Project, Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), the Veterans Cannabis Project, and Eaze Momentum Program, in an effort to push for legalization, decriminalization, and destigmatization of cannabis. .

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Veriheal

MARCH 28, 2023

Another option that many people find appealing is advertising online and on social media. With social media being a place to express yourself, it sure does limit how one can do this, especially when it comes to advertising a cannabis business or brand. Not all cannabis is marijuana or THC and this makes things very confusing.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 29, 2019

These media inquiries resulted from repeated arrests of travelers in possession of CBD oil at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (“DFW”). Alternatively, is the agency authorizing passengers to carry products processed under a 2014 state pilot program? Department of Agriculture. Alcohol and Tobacco and Trade Bureau , the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

We put out requests on social media and reached out to Public Relations professionals to see who identified with the community and consented to be included. Seattle resident JJ McKay is the founder/ publisher of The Fresh Toast , one of the largest media content consumer-facing cannabis media companies in the US and Canada.

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Veriheal

MARCH 28, 2024

In a short time, you’ll see Love Hemp ads and logos across UFC social media and programming on UFC FIGHT PASS (UFC’s streaming service). This partnership is another indication of the UFC’s continued support of cannabis legalization, coming after historic moves such as removing THC from its anti-doping policy.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. A new poll published by Baltimore Sun Media and the University of Baltimore revealed that 63% of voters plan to approve the referendum, whereas 25% are opposed to cannabis reform and 12% remain unsure. .

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Initiated a patient voucher program for eligible patients. We heard their viewpoints on cannabis reform and asked them questions in person on how their policies would affect consumers and patients. Established and increased a media presence for Nevada NORML. Established a NORML chapter in Reno. Fantastic new brand partnerships.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2019

Steve Hawkins, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project commented on hearing the testimony. “We His reference to the Cole memo suggests that he will maintain the policy of non-interference that has existed since August 2013.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

DCR partnered with MBI Media, experts in community outreach, to gather feedback. In April 2021, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) launched SPARK , a multifaceted community and stakeholder engagement program that allowed community members and stakeholders to share input with DCR.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

However, when it comes to cannabis, they have one of the harshest policies. At the moment, Japan does not have any medical cannabis program for their patients. However, local media is still demonizing the consumption of marijuana, which makes it difficult for marijuana enthusiasts.

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Veriheal

JUNE 27, 2023

The pilot program for the New York cannabis farmers market is coming closer to being a reality. To help growers move some of the abundances of cannabis they are sitting on the OCM came up with the idea of permitting a cannabis farmers market pilot program. This has led cultivators to store the fruits of their labor—in this case, weed.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Erin Williams, senior policy analyst at VDACS and coordinator of the agency’s efforts to implement hemp laws, said that’s because the 0.3% So VDACS will move forward with much the same regulatory program it used in 2019. . . …/… The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Community Services has used the 0.3%

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

California NORML Supports Legislation to Protect Cannabis Compassion Programs. These programs are now threatened by Prop. NORML Leaders in the Media. For more than 45 years NORML chapters have been the driving force behind policy decisions on the local and state level. Read more from NORML.org !

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

In order to register for Virginia’s medical cannabis program, patients must first receive a written certification from a registered physician. NORML Leaders in the Media. “In the past, we’ve had conversations focused around policy, now we can have a public conversation about the real implications.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

Specific policies, programs, and regulations have been created to support individuals who are facing barriers to entry. However feedback from applicants who feel they don’t have enough information about the status of their applications is both heard and appreciated by Commissioners and staff.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2019

Pritzker, who campaigned for office promising cannabis policy reform, said in a tweet on Friday afternoon that he is looking “forward to signing this monumental legislation.”. Cannabis Taxes to Fund Social Equity Programs. The plan has already been approved by the state Senate and Gov.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

NORML Leaders in the Media. “But we’ve had significant problems with the (existing) medical cannabis program that we still have not been able to fix.” I loved some of the policy.” For more than 45 years NORML chapters have been the driving force behind policy decisions on the local and state level.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

Indeed, McEvoy found, few such retailers maintain adequate privacy management programs or document privacy policies, despite obligations under B.C.’s The findings came in the course of a compliance review of 30 retailers based on media stories and enquiries about the sector’s collection, use and disclosure of personal information.

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