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S. 420 Introduced To End Federal Prohibition And Regulate Marijuana Nationwide

NORML

“The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced. The results of a 2017 nationwide Gallup poll similarly found majority support among all three groups.

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Bipartisan Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition Filed

NORML

In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support. The results of a 2017 nationwide Gallup poll similarly found majority support among all three groups.

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Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Announced

NORML

First founded in 2017, the Caucus has been a pivotal element in our ability to build broad bipartisan support for legislation that would address every aspect of reform, from ending criminalization to research to veterans healthcare. For far too long, communities of color and women have been left out of the conversation on cannabis.

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Sri Lankan Politcal Leader Calls For Legalization Of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The political party is new, having only been around in Sri Lanka since 2017. Citing cannabis reform in other parts of the world, Thusitha Balasuriya stated that it is “regrettable” that Sri Lanka is still on the wrong side of history on this issue.

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Cannabis in Nevada – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds

Nevada legalised recreational use of cannabis in 2017. The post Cannabis in Nevada – Laws, Use, and History appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog. However, there are rules in place. For example, public use is forbidden and will incur a fine. For example, public use is forbidden and will incur a fine.

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Why Legal Marijuana Does Not End The Illegal Market

MJ Business Attorneys

In May of this year, authorities conducted what they describe as the largest collective marijuana bust in Colorado’s history, seizing over 80,000 plants and making 42 arrests. billion, a $500 million reduction from 2017. In 2018, California’s legal cannabis sales totaled $2.5

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Executive Spotlight: George Jage

Cannabis Law Report

During their substantive growth years, George served as President of Marijuana Business Daily (2014 – 2017), and Chief Executive Officer of Dope Media (2017 – 2019) leading the six year old startup to its acquisition by High Times. The event was recognized as the fastest-growing event in the U.S.

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