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New Mexico is now the 8th Medical Cannabis State to allow Safe Access to Medical Cannabis at Schools

Americans for Safe Access

On Thursday, April 4th 2019, Governor Lujan Grisham made history for the state of New Mexico by signing into law Senate Bill 204, Medical Cannabis in Schools. All have successfully set forth rules and regulations for allowing safe access to medical cannabis while attending public schools.

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Rep. Nadler: You and I are going to legalize marijuana

NORML

Allows the existing state-legal marijuana industry to access financial services and enjoy the standard tax treatment available to all legal businesses. The hysteria around marijuana is starting to lift as states across the country lead the way in reforming their marijuana laws. It is time for the federal government to follow suit.

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How the Historic Passage of the SAFE Banking Act Could Benefit Patients

Americans for Safe Access

Americans for Safe Access is proud to have supported this historic bill since its introduction and reiterates its call for swift passage in the Senate. This week cannabis legislation made history. “The potential benefits that patients stand to gain from passage of the SAFE Banking Act are significant.

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Study: Adult Use Retail Customers Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Opioids, Other Prescription Drugs

NORML

Among those respondents with a history of taking prescription sleep aids, 83 percent reported either reducing or ceasing their use of those medicines. Among those respondents with a history of consuming prescription opioids, 88 percent reported mitigating or stopping their use.

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Cannabis and Black History: A Complex and Controversial Connection

Peninsula Alternative Health

Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. As part of this history, cannabis has had profound impacts on the African American community. Despite this, the relationship between cannabis and black history is often overlooked and misunderstood.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. CO resident? IN resident? NH resident?

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Colorado NORML and Denver NORML Host Citizen Lobby Day to Push for Consumer Protections

NORML

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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