NORML

AUGUST 12, 2019

America has a moral responsibility to pass my legislation to end the prohibition of marijuana and take on the oppression at the heart of the War on Drugs. America has a moral responsibility to pass my legislation to end the prohibition of marijuana and take on the oppression at the heart of the War on Drugs.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients. It is expected that Governor Pritzker will sign the legislation.

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2020

Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2020! Legislation has been pre-filed for 2020, House Bill 25 / Senate Bill 242, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Legislation has been pre-filed, House Bill 595 / Senate Bill 962, seeking to protect medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

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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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

This legislation is about accepting political reality. This legislation is about accepting scientific reality. This legislation is about accepting economic reality. Perhaps most importantly, this legislation is about accepting moral reality. The American people are sick and tired of our failed prohibition.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 170, to expand access to medical cannabis in Delaware.

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Puff Puff Post

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The History and Science of Cannabis. On July 30 th , 2001, the government brought this into a legislative act known as the Medical Marijuana Access and Resources (MMAR). This legislative act did not allow Canadian patients to grow their own medicine. .

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Marijuana bills have a history in North Carolina of getting sent to committee’s where they die. This puts you, as an activist, in the offices of our legislators to help us get this bill out of this committee and on to the next phase of its life. Where: North Carolina State Legislative Building, 16 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) states in its data summary, “Looking ahead to Fiscal Year 2025, IDFPR has already begun its efforts to further expand access to cannabis both to consumers and medical patients.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. Medical Marijuana Legalization in Ohio The legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio represents a watershed moment in the state’s history.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

Last month, officials similarly certified Measure 26 , which legalizes patients’ access to medical cannabis, for the November ballot. South Dakota is one of only three states that has not enacted any legislation providing some form of medical cannabis or CBD access.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 8, 2025

Illinois legislators have failed to pass one cannabis-related bill for four-years straight after two competing intoxicating hemp bills and a cannabis omnibus bill did not reach the floor for a vote during the lame-duck session in Springfield. GTI issued a statement claiming to have always supported patient access to medicine.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 7, 2022

DC has also been considering, but not passing, marijuana legislation. If history is any guide, it will languish there, but we’ll keep you apprised of any movement. If history is any guide, it will languish there, but we’ll keep you apprised of any movement. And finally, Nike makes hemp shoes. medical marijuana research act.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “The Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). I introduced S.420, NEW: I introduced S.420,

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2024

Proponents of the cannabis omnibus, which contains several provisions that would improve cannabis medical patients’ lives, now have to again push for those same provisions, which have already stalled several times in past legislative sessions, in the same bill or a new bill during the fall veto session.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Furthermore, the arrest will not even go on an individual’s criminal history. A new regulatory body, the Cannabis Authority, has the task of monitoring all these legislative proposals. These bills will make way for Bahamians to access these essential therapies to improve the quality of HealthCare Delivery System.”

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Mexico’s unique journey to legalization is about to hit its peak as the Senate prepares to debate draft legislation for the upcoming cannabis framework. According to Mexico News Daily , the Senate’s debate on the legislation is set for next week. With the clock ticking, legislators hope to finalize the laws in the following weeks.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. Additionally, these past proposals also pushed for equal access to the economic opportunities arising from the legal cannabis market. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The availability of medical marijuana in Ohio, MMJ dispensaries, and the Ohio medical cannabis program are bringing about a positive transformation in patient access to MMJ, thanks to comprehensive regulations that ensure safe, effective, and legal use of this therapeutic substance.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

From Oasis to Acres, we collected thousands of signatures in total, consisting of constituents voicing their support for several pieces of federal legislation. Black History Month Celebration. Lobbied for Medical Access and Cannabis Reform in Carson City. Initiated a patient voucher program for eligible patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

From there, former researchers working for big pharma will dictate what products are available to patients, how treatments are accessed, and cost. Threat to Patient Access in Oregon. The history of ballot measures in Oregon developed from the state’s early populist leanings. You can contact Brett Mulligan at ? info@gl-lg.com ?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

A landmark moment for the UK’s cannabis industry occurred this week when the first bulk shipments of marijuana were imported into Britain since legislation changed in November. And even then they risked having it seized at customs. “The

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2021

Leafly’s report offers context to these inequalities by providing a history of race and cannabis in the US as well as policy recommendations, academic resources for legislators, and actionable strategies that consumers can implement to advocate for changes within the industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

This transaction will enable the firm to deliver further on its mission of providing the broadest portfolio of quality cannabis medicines to patients across the world at the most accessible prices. million within an hour of the crowdfund opening publicly.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2023

With Illinois’ 103rd General Assembly session adjourning Friday, May 19, lawmakers are making their final push for legislation, including a cannabis omnibus. The recently drafted omnibus currently includes changes to craft grow canopy space, curbside pickup, and items related to transporting organizations.

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Project CBD

JUNE 16, 2023

The probable closure of a significant percentage of California’s retailers will further destabilize the overall industry as cannabis farmers and manufacturers lose access to legal-market customers. One in five cannabis cultivators in California have voluntarily surrendered their licenses this year.

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Veriheal

JULY 14, 2020

The course is nicknamed “Cannabis 101” and will focus on cultivation, processing, extraction, chemistry, formulation, pharmacology as well as on the history and legalization of cannabis in New Zealand. This opportunity comes after the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme came into effect which makes cannabis legally accessible with a prescription.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2022

The accompanying legislation that was passed and signed the following year put in place some of the most forward-looking cannabis laws in the country and included a groundbreaking decriminalization framework. Boyer, Salvation and Social Justice : “Throughout history, cannabis prohibition was used as a prominent tool in a war on Black people.

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Veriheal

JUNE 9, 2022

Before we get into how we got to this historic day though, let’s take a look at the history of legalized cannabis in the state. The History of Medical Cannabis in New Jersey. However, across the state the fight never ended to bring safe, legal access to cannabis to all adults.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Councilmember Mosqueda, Mayor Harrell Proclaim Suite of Cannabis Legislation Passed by Council as ‘Historic’. Today’s Cannabis Equity legislation sets us on a path towards restoring harms created by the War on Drugs, and City and State policies,” said Councilmember Mosqueda. A little history….

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The Joint Blog

JULY 23, 2021

As well as this, a reliable CBD manufacturer will frequently test their products for quality in a 3rd part lab, the results of which should be easily accessible for the customer. Despite changes in legislation and the impact of Covid-19, CBD continues to rise in popularity all over the world. The future of CBD edibles.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

While Oregon became the first state to decriminalize all drugs , this election cycle also saw five other states passing legislation that will ultimately make cannabis more accessible to their citizens. So we can see that Texas legislators have shown themselves to be resistant to the idea of legalization.

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Veriheal

JUNE 29, 2021

Plant medicines and concoctions made from them have been utilized throughout the history of cultures around the world. In the last 100 years, many of the plant therapies that were embraced in history were outlawed by governments around the world and replaced by lab-made synthetic drugs we label medicine. A Push by Patients.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2022

The campaign manager of the ‘Yes on 109’ campaign that helped see the measure passed, Sam Chapman, told media sources, “There’s a huge breadth of expertise on this board from harm reduction experts to folks that have experience working with different populations that stand to benefit from having access to psilocybin therapy.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

National Libertarian Party members went down in history last July when they submitted two cannabis-related ballot initiatives. Barriers to Wyoming Cannabis Legislation. Due to the abundance of time, it’s likely that cannabis legislation in Wyoming could attract enough support to pass by then. .

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