Veriheal

MAY 26, 2022

Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. Much like RoC, patient advocacy is at the forefront of Veriheal’s work, which includes connecting patients with medical marijuana (MMJ) doctors, collecting patient data to improve future treatment, and battling harmful cannabis stigmas with education. “The

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

AMCA board chair Lucy Haslam first began speaking to then NSW Premier Mike Baird about a compassionate access program before medicinal cannabis was legalised in 2016.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The CRTA transfers authority over the Medical Cannabis Program from the Department of Health to the OCM, and in process overhauls some aspects of the program. A framework for an ambitious social and economic equity program aimed to right the wrongs of the war on drugs is partially laid out in the CRTA.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

A licensed medical marijuana cultivator in Ohio has teamed up with a nonprofit serving formerly incarcerated people to provide an employment education program for past cannabis offenders. The new jobs program will be open to those with prior marijuana-related offenses including cannabis possession, sales or cultivation on their records.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market. There is established a program in the State of Mississippi to allow the medical use of marijuana products by qualified persons. Only adults at least 21 years of age could use cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

Morgan Fox has worked professionally as a cannabis policy reform advocate since 2008, and he has been directly involved in dozens of state ballot initiative campaigns to establish medical and adult-use cannabis programs, among other successful campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Marshawn Lynch’s Dodi Blunts teams up with Last Prisoner Project to launch apprenticeship program for justice-impacted individuals… Here’s what they are saying. Dodi Blunts and Last Prisoner Project are excited to announce the Dodi Blunts/Last Prisoner Project Apprenticeship Program.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program. 13th protest again focuses on the struggles within Pennsylvania’s very restrictive medical marijuana program. Employers and law enforcement are also playing catch up to the new laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Worcester— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the application for the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program will open Monday, June 21. “We Application for Cohort Three of the Commission’s Social Equity Program Opens June 21.

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NORML

MAY 5, 2020

Cannabis programs have been deemed ‘essential’ in a majority of states that regulate its commerce, and multiple District Attorneys have deprioritized enforcement efforts in prohibition jurisdictions. A lot is happening right now. And how do you want to engage in reform efforts with NORML?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is now accepting applications from individuals who have been impacted by the War on Drugs and are interested in joining the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program (SEP). Get started by viewing the SEP FAQ page and MassCIP tutorials. Still have questions?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is now accepting applications from individuals who have been impacted by the War on Drugs and are interested in joining the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program (SEP). Get started by viewing the SEP FAQ page and MassCIP tutorials. Still have questions?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

A former University of Denver student who was cited for possessing marijuana in Wyoming 11 years ago has become the first applicant in the city for a marijuana retail store license under the new social equity program. Denver gets first marijuana retailer applicant under social equity program. Full story at .

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 22, 2018

Although there are medical cannabis programs of some kind in 47 states, DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico, medical cannabis still remains a mystery to the vast majority of Americans today. Using medical cannabis is an approach that is supported by research and medical professionals, and has demonstrated positive public health outcomes.

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NORML

OCTOBER 24, 2019

With many legislatures commencing their 2020 sessions in a matter of weeks, NORML is busy looking ahead and setting our legislative and advocacy priorities. The information collected in this survey is kept confidential and will only be used for NORML’s internal organizational purposes to better improve our programming.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Thursday, the Success Centers launched its Equity Pathways Industry Apprenticeship Program , which seeks to boost B lack employment and place Black San Franciscans into full-time positions in the cannabis industry – an industry with notoriously underrepresentation from the Black community.

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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. Initiated a patient voucher program for eligible patients. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Despite medical marijuana programs being passed or enacted in a supermajority of states, federal policy currently prohibits VA-affiliated doctors from even recommending medical cannabis to veterans in those states where such use is legal -- thus forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician. .

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Mystic Greenz mission statement is, “Dedicated to community building, enhancing lives and redefining perceptions through education, advocacy, and compassionate care one leaf at a time.” Our Loyalty program is called The Dragon Rewards program with 2% Cash back,” Jackson said. They also receive 4% cash back at the platinum level.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Red Fan Communications (Red Fan), a full-service communications agency for high-growth B2B brands, announced today it has won gold and silver 2021 Bulldog PR Awards for “Best Cause/Advocacy Campaign” and “Best Diversity/Inclusion Campaign,” respectively.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

Hopefully these new updates to our medical cannabis program will be implemented quickly. Ordering online with pick up options isn’t enough when a vast majority of patients are now homebound with little resources to facilitate those services. Columbia Care will be the first center to offer this option, hopefully in the coming weeks.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 15, 2024

Mystic Greenz mission statement is, “Dedicated to community building, enhancing lives and redefining perceptions through education, advocacy, and compassionate care one leaf at a time.” Our Loyalty program is called The Dragon Rewards program with 2% Cash back,” Jackson said. They also receive 4% cash back at the platinum level.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Pennsylvania began offering registration for the medical cannabis program in 2017. Those who face arrest or even summary offenses for possession are often made to undergo questionable and expensive drug treatment programs to avoid further prosecution. The largest cities followed suit such as Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Erie and York.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Social Equity Ownership Program Applicants. The Department will issue 26 Marijuana Establishment licenses to applicants who qualify under the Social Equity Ownership Program. The Department will begin accepting applications for these 26 licenses within 6 months of adopting the final rules for the Social Equity Ownership Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2021

Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national business advocacy organization, today announced the addition of Hannah Johannes, Natasha Cuda, and James Shorris to its roster of officers for 2021. He was responsible for developing, implementing, and managing global capital markets compliance programs with a team of more than 60 professionals.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2024

Our Loyalty program is called The Dragon Rewards program with 2% Cash back,” Jackson said. Birthday PreRoll Program, Flash Sale Days, and Kiosk Ordering.” The other two Principal Officers include Krishna Ramakrishnan, a local entrepreneur and engineer, and Shankar Ramakrishnan, an entrepreneur and computer engineer.

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NORML

JUNE 20, 2019

“It’s past time we protect all cannabis programs,” said Rep. Today’s action by Congress highlights the growing power of our movement and the work of NORML leaders all around the country. Earl Blumenauer, co-founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus and lead sponsor of the amendment.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 19, 2024

Along with offering a rewards program (using points to take money off purchases), Cookies Bloomington partners with the Last Prisoner’s Project, sponsors local events, and donates to local food drives. Find Cookies Bloomington on Instagram @bloomingtoncookies , Facebook , and X @cookiesbloomil.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 21, 2024

Along with offering a rewards program (using points to take money off purchases), Cookies Peoria Heights sponsors local events and is part of the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce. Find Cookies Peoria Heights on Instagram @cookiesintheheights , Facebook , X @CookiesPeoriaIL , and Social Club.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Earlier this week, the Virginia legislature also approved Senate Bill 1015 to legalize medical cannabis and Senate Bill 976 to expand and improve the state’s nascent medical program.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. YES MRTA= % of tax revenue from marijuana legalization is allocated specifically for a Community Reinvestment Grant program.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. Starting Aug.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program will be legally permitted for the first time to personally cultivate up to five marijuana plants. Non-patients face civil fines of no more than $200 for growing personal use quantities of cannabis.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

These programs are now wide open to DOJ raids and arrests since former Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded guidance known as the Cole Memo last year. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES! Today, more than one in five Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of marijuana is legal under state statute.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.”

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2019

One of our main objectives for these seminars is to ensure patients have free resources and education around the new medical marijuana program. The day was filled with several additional speakers including Missouri State Representative Brandon Ellington, Director of Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Program Lyndall Fraker, and Paul E.

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