Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In coordination with the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) and legislators, IDFPR has begun efforts to allow medical patients to receive their medical tax rate at any dispensary in Illinois. The industry is currently experiencing rapid growth with an over 100% increase in the number of dispensaries over the last two years.

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NORML

MAY 14, 2020

He was passionate in his reform advocacy endeavors, stating that “his main devotion is, and has been, advancing the work of Arizona NORML.” Longtime political activist Mikel Weisser, who served as State Director of the Arizona NORML , passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. The 4,ooo square-foot retail store built from the ground up on the property and is the first and only dispensary in Macon County. “We Mystic Greenz Decatur can be reached by phone at 217-451-0057 or by email at tiffany@indus365.com. Mystic Greenz takes Aeropay and cash.

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NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2019

NORML Canada launches official Post-Legalization platform to focus advocacy efforts on reforming Canada’s legal Cannabis system. Our goal is to ensure consumers have ease of access to legal cannabis products, access to medical dispensaries, access to world-class product options, as well as access to affordable legal options.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. As usual, Acres Underground was packed to capacity with passionate volunteers who span from across the cannabis community and those new faces eager to learn about cannabis advocacy.

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2022

Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary opened for business, Thailand announced its giveaway of 1 million cannabis plants, and Vermont awarded its first cannabis cultivation license. Woody Harrelson Opens West Hollywood Dispensary. For Harrelson, the opening of his new shop represents the culmination of years of advocacy work.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Advocacy groups including Kentucky’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML), Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) and Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC) organized advocacy day activities in Frankfort.

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NORML

OCTOBER 2, 2019

However, this time, they’ve taken their advocacy to our nation’s capital for NORML’s National Conference to lobby for reform on the federal level and expanded access to medicinal cannabis, such as The MORE Act and the Veterans Affairs Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level. Hosted pop-ups across Las Vegas and Reno.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Ohio is preparing to double the number of medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. Ariane Kirkpatrick is the owner of Ohio’s first Black-owned dispensary. According to Ohio’s Board of Pharmacy, just eight the state’s 58 dispensaries are minority owned. She says the accomplishment is bittersweet. Read more at.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 12, 2021

Today, women like Wanda James put a face on the future of cannabis through female-owned legal dispensaries. The post Women’s History Month: The Women of Cannabis Advocacy And Legalization appeared first on SpeedWeed. Women advocate, care-take, and drive this billion-dollar industry that will be the first not dominated by men.

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Cannabiz MD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Tahir Johnson is deeply rooted in advocacy for social equity in the cannabis industry. He’s a Howard University graduate who worked as an investment advisor and served on the diversity council of Morgan Stanley before transitioning into cannabis, starting out as a dispensary attendant.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The summary of the report focused almost exclusively on Illinois’ social equity dispensary licenses and the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL). In FY2023, 28 new dispensaries that were not connected to existing dispensaries opened for business in Illinois.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 26, 2024

JB Pritzker hosted a press conference a couple weeks ago and voiced his support for HB4293 and regulating intoxicating hemp products sold outside of a licensed cannabis dispensary. The Illinois State Capitol Building is located at 401 South 2nd St. in Springfield. To register for Hemp Lobby Day, visit here. Illinois Gov.

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NORML

APRIL 15, 2020

These include: • Do not share your personal consumption devices with others; • Seek alternative delivery devices that mitigate or eliminate one’s exposure to combustive smoke; • Plan in advance — Avoid unnecessary trips to either marijuana retailers or dispensaries on 4/20, when these establishments may be more crowded (..)

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In a statement, the company said that while it allows “marijuana advocacy content,” posts promoting the sale of cannabis are verboten. Dispensaries are prohibited from providing contact information, including phone numbers and street addresses, “regardless of state or country.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

And while Black San Franciscans have endured decades of disproportionately higher felony drug arrests and have a current unemployment rate nearly three times the citywide average, the city’s regulated cannabis industry has boomed, accounting for approximately 40 dispensaries and 75 supply-side and delivery companies.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Under the plan, licensed medical dispensaries will have the first opportunity to engage in adult-use marijuana sales. The bill establishes procedures for the automatic expungement of low-level minor convictions (possession up to 30 grams) and facilitates a process for the expungement of cases involving the possession of up to 500 grams.

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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.” 420 Block Party also lines up with the annual Dispensary Tour of Missoula, so you’ll get to check out the town’s best dispensaries while you’re at it.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

In others, regulators have either relaxed protocols or moved forward with new, emergency rules to facilitate expanded access – such as permitting patients to seek telemedicine appointments and allowing dispensaries to permit curbside pick-up and home delivery.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

After the first attempt at establishing a dispensary system was shut down by state senators in 2014, a second attempt the next year saw better results. Nonetheless, the state’s MMJ program did not actually go into effect until August 2019 , when medical dispensaries first opened their doors. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016.

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NORML

JANUARY 27, 2020

For some patients, proximity to a dispensary can often be a challenge as they must drive long distances to access medical cannabis. In addition, home cultivation would allow access to parts of the cannabis plant, such as leaves, roots, stalks and seeds, that are usually trimmed away by our current medical dispensaries before being sold.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 8, 2025

Provisions in HB2911 would allow for patients and caregivers to shop with medical tax rates at any Illinois dispensary, eliminate the requirement for a physical medical-cannabis examinations, and allow for drive-through pickup for adult-use consumers, among others.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

foot dispensary features a COOKIES logo suspended from the ceiling and a two-tiered seating section that doubles as a DJ booth. The dispensary was built with additional space in mind to be used for future onsite grow and production. Each family of brands will have a dedicated featured shopping area within the store. The 11,000+ sq.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 13, 2021

From Chicago to Peoria to Sauget, these dispensaries offer Illinois cannabis users a great sesh. We’ve combed through thousands of reviews to create this list of top-rated dispensaries in Illinois, including options that offer both medical and recreational cannabis, that are listed in no particular order. Mission Dispensary.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Since 2014, she has also served on the board of directors and in patient advocacy for the International Cystinuria Foundation, and wrote about the experience of her family on the foundation’s website. Pennsylvania: a nurse or doctor in every dispensary. Until then, she’ll stay with her new calling. “I’m

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Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2024

At a Trulieve Dispensary in Holyoke, Massachusetts, a 27-year-old worker tragically lost her life to an asthma attack. As a result, the dispensary was sued by McMurrey’s family , and in June 2023 , it was announced that Trulieve would be closing its doors throughout Massachusetts for good. cannabis cultivation industry.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Meanwhile, those who hold the lucrative cultivation, processing, and dispensary licenses are finding new ways to profit, primarily by selling to out of state investors. Employers and law enforcement are also playing catch up to the new laws. Patients have faced lost jobs and needless DUI charges.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

The first MMJ dispensaries in Missouri opened for business in 2020, and since then, the MO dispensaries list has quickly grown from a small handful to almost 200. Missouri dispensaries are now selling high-quality, locally produced marijuana products to hundreds of thousands of Missouri MMJ patients.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Medical marijuana research, advocacy, and acceptance is on the rise – and that means more and more great news for Florida medical marijuana patients. Medical marijuana dispensaries are also on the rise, with over 300 locations! Need a pick-me-up or just some extra positivity to top off your Valentine’s Day celebrations?

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. Dispensaries prioritize patient education, providing information on various strains, consumption methods, and dosage recommendations.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Heim, who also works at Cookies Bloomington , plans more advocacies for the plant and cannabis cardholders in the area. Heim and Cannabis Club Redbirds plan to host more events and to “educate, destigmatize, and explore career opportunities in the cannabis industry.”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The proposed changes: Expands the pool of medical professionals who are eligible to recommend medical cannabis by permitting physician assistants to issue recommendations to their patients; Allows licensed dispensaries to possess up to two additional manufacturing or processing facilities separate from their production facilities; and.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2024

The cannabis omnibus stalled after Green Thumb Industries (GTI) secretly and successfully lobbied to delete the provision that would have allowed medical patients and caregivers to shop at any Illinois dispensary at the current medical patient tax rate. GTI issued a statement claiming to have always supported patient access to medicine. “We

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2024

Colorado Ballot Proposal Would Allow Concealed Carry Permits for Cannabis Users A proposed law in Colorado , backed by the advocacy group Guns for Everyone, seeks to allow cannabis users permits to carry concealed guns. Dispensaries have even started offering “Texan Tuesday” deals to welcome and cater to out-of-state visitors.

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