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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

NORML

According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year.

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

The 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), incorporates data from several state departments. This growth has allowed for the creation of new jobs, increased access to cannabis for consumers, and shows the State’s commitment to social equity in its cannabis programs.”

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. cannabis arrest data since 2008. cannabis arrest data since 2008.

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These Patient Advocacy Groups Are Working Together to Expand the Scope of Cannabis Research

Veriheal

Of course, legalization and education efforts can only go so far without data, and that’s where RoC’s research initiatives come into play. Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. The post These Patient Advocacy Groups Are Working Together to Expand the Scope of Cannabis Research appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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

NORML

Sixty-six percent of US adults believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal,” according to national survey data compiled by the Gallup. ” Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long experiment with marijuana prohibition.

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Director of Business Development and Partnerships Montreal Quebec Canada

Cannabis Law Report

Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies demonstrating strong data mining and filtering skills. Global Data, PitchBook) to prepare competitive analysis assessments on new technologies. Global Data, PitchBook) to prepare competitive analysis assessments on new technologies.

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

Veriheal

” Restricting qualifying conditions also results in limited data collection, hindering the collective understanding of medical cannabis. In addition to decades-old stigmas attached to it and its users, progress has been stifled by legal factors that are gradually changing through advocacy and patient support.

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