Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Offensive Strategies for Medical Cannabis Policy in the 119th Congress Key milestones achieved by the medical cannabis movement in the last few years and the shake-up in D.C. following the 2024 elections could mean a national medical cannabis program is closer than ever. Watch on YouTube Now!

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

Gavin Newsom in September 2024, which banned any detectable amount of THC in hemp products (including Delta-8 and Delta-9). ” # # # Bill Weinberg is an award-winning journalist in fields of human rights, drug policy, ecology and war. He is producer of the website and podcast CounterVortex.org.

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NORML

AUGUST 28, 2024

There’s no doubt that the outcomes of this coming election will have major implications for the future of marijuana policy reform. The post Marijuana Really Is on the Ballot This November appeared first on NORML.

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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Results 2024: Florida, Dakotas, and Nebraska Ballot Outcomes In the 2024 elections, marijuana legalization initiatives took center stage in several states across the U.S., with voters making significant choices on both recreational and medical marijuana policies. appeared first on PrestoDoctor.

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Veriheal

MARCH 19, 2025

Fortunately, protections were provided for the medical marijuana ballot, thanks to voters and the support of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). On November 5, 2024, adult cannabis legalization could have finally been legalized for South Dakota residents. The MPP is the number one organization in the U.S.

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Canna Care Docs

MARCH 27, 2025

As of early 2024, over 100 dispensaries have surrendered their medical licenses, choosing to focus solely on the recreational market. By early 2024, this number had plummeted to below 56,000. Many dispensaries, attracted by the larger customer base and potentially higher profits, began to prioritize recreational sales.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 12, 2024

Pritzker said about the report, “the results show that our administration’s policies focused on social equity have paid off.” Growing sales in 2024 means cannabis tax revenue will continue to play a major role in righting decades of wrongs in the state’s criminal justice system.”

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2023

Trulieve gathered petition signatures to put recreational cannabis on Florida’s 2024 ballot, Germany released a legalization bill draft, and a bipartisan push aims to fix the Department of Defense’s hiring problem. That means that an amendment to legalize recreational cannabis may appear on the state’s 2024 ballot.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 4, 2024

As we move forward into 2024 and beyond, the sector offers diverse paths beyond direct patient care. These roles complement healthcare practitioners’ vital work and shape the future of healthcare delivery, policy, and administration. They analyze data, conduct research, and assess policies’ impacts on stakeholders.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Our local policies are perfectly legal: we stopped wasting taxpayer dollars to test alleged marijuana for THC content. link] — Congressman Greg Casar (@RepCasar) February 1, 2024 PENNSYLVANIA On the eastern seaboard, cannabis is legal for adult-use from Maine to Virginia, with the exceptions of New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

After finishing its Boston conference, NECANN has now shifted to the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention. The 4 th annual NECANN convention is set for May 31-June 1. For the second straight year, the Schaumburg Convention Center, located at 1551 N. Thoreau Dr. in Schaumburg, is set to host the convention that runs from 10 a.m.-3

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, HB 2097 / SB 2024, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. 4524 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. HI resident? Update : H. MA resident? Update : H.

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

The board created policy recommendations , including licensing more state dispensaries, exempting medical cannabis products from sales tax, and providing more oversight on telehealth providers. The number of medical cannabis patients in Iowa by the end of 2024 was right around 18,000.

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Veriheal

MARCH 12, 2025

This decision diverts from a previous ruling by the court in September 2024, which initially found that the smell of burnt cannabis is not sufficient grounds for searching a vehicle. According to the Drug Policy Alliance , drug offenses are a leading cause of arrest in the United States.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

JANUARY 19, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. WKRN) — One Tennessee lawmaker is hoping to push the conversation around both medical and recreational cannabis on the. Read More

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Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

In the wake of the expanding marijuana legalization movement, employment policies related to cannabis use are experiencing significant transformation across the U.S. This case underscores the need for clarity in implementing cannabis-related employment policies. Now, it heads to the Assembly for further consideration.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, HB 2097 / SB 2024, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products. HI resident?

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

By including the law as an amendment to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the new law, which is effective January 1, 2024, essentially makes cannabis users a protected class in California. The exceptions are narrow.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 11, 2023

Both laws, which will be effective January 1, 2024, are the first of their kind because they require employers to have a basic understanding of a somewhat complicated issue – the science behind cannabis testing. More recently, on May 9, 2023, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed similar legislation relating to initial hiring decisions.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Now is no different.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Products registered prior to August 2024 are considered legacy product registrations. Keep in mind online features are still being enhanced to improve user experience, ensure compliance, and accommodate changes related to newly established rules or policy. User Guides are available to assist with navigating the licensing portal.

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Veriheal

APRIL 6, 2024

The newest decriminalization bill introduced in January 2024 , meanwhile, seems to have the support to pass. He told CNN that : “Thailand will promote cannabis policies for medical purposes. If it does, individuals caught using cannabis recreationally may face hefty fines and up to one year of imprisonment.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 10, 2024

The press release stated, “This milestone was achieved nearly two weeks faster in 2024 compared to 2023, when the $1 billion sales mark was not reached until July 10. Additionally, Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which represents an increase from Fiscal Year 2023 ($1.9 billion) and Fiscal Year 2022 ($1.8

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. Further, after several failed attempts to legalize medical cannabis, there’s is finally enough steam to put an initiative on the state’s 2024 ballot. Possession of up to 1.5

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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Introduction The cannabis stock market continues to be a highly volatile sector, affected by rapid changes in regulatory policy, political shifts, and evolving public perception. In 2024, the financial performance and valuations of these stocks reflect […] The post U.S

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Last week, Illinois officials released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. This policy would benefit medical patients by giving greater access and reducing burdens for purchasing cannabis. Inside the report, IDFPR announced its first official written words on the subject.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Colorado recently passed legislation allowing for “healing centers” utilizing shrooms to start opening as soon as 2024, and Oregon is trending in a similar direction. There is hope for the future, but rescheduling MDMA and subjecting it to rigorous testing and policy considerations are still necessary steps.

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Veriheal

APRIL 10, 2024

This festival includes both amazing music and a Policy Summit featuring “the voices of activists and advocacy partners, cannabis experts, community leaders, lawmakers, and veterans’ groups.” Amarillo’s Annual 420 Fest 2024 in TX 420 Fest is an all-ages event with everything from music to tattoos, vendors to art installations, and more.

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Veriheal

JUNE 12, 2023

Thanks to a change in policy, should these NBA players decide to partake in a toke of one of these strains in the future, it may not come with the risk of losing their contracts, careers, or any other penalty for that matter. It’s extraordinary to see that policies surrounding cannabis are starting to progress in the right direction.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Employers are not prohibited from establishing or enforcing drug testing policies, including drug-free workplace policies, or requiring a worker to disclose that they are a medical marijuana card holder. The retail sale of marijuana in Virginia, however, will not begin until January 1, 2024. New Mexico.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2024

Residents often vote for progressive policies and support movements like gay marriage or federal cannabis legalization, and the recent news coming out of the state demonstrates this further. If they do not pass it, activists must gather around 13,000 more signatures to get the measure on the ballot for the 2024 election.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 21, 2024

The use and possession of marijuana is illegal under U.S. federal law, but 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the drug for recreational purposes, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), an advocacy group that tracks state-level legislation on the issue. 38 states and. Read More

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Veriheal

MAY 19, 2023

In the meantime, employers will be tasked with doing a thorough review of their current drug testing policies. This means workplaces will essentially treat cannabis use the same way they treat alcohol consumption. The bill goes into effect on Jan.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 11, 2023

In a significant move towards drug policy reform, Colorado Governor Jared Polis asked lawmakers for permission to grant pardons for individuals with certain psychedelic drug-related convictions. At the time of writing, l icensed facilities are not expected to open until late 2024.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 27, 2024

Bell’s academic work focuses on cannabis business law, policy, and the expansion of cannabis legal education. 3:30 p.m. – Marialle A. is a business attorney and an Adjunct Instructor at Saint Louis University. Bell teaches Cannabis Law & Entrepreneurship in SLU’s Cannabis Science and Operations program.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

However, it’s important to note that — according to the Marijuana Policy Project — each applicant would be required to pay a fee of $3 million. With a recreational cannabis market geared up for launch on January 1, 2024, Virginians have a lot to look forward to. Conversely, the fee is reduced to $1.5 cannabis reform.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Although not immediately effective, New Mexico and Virginia employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. Retail sales will not begin until January 1, 2024. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law.

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