Veriheal

APRIL 7, 2023

Connecticut is weighing mushroom decriminalization, the NBA ended its cannabis testing protocol, and Missouri’s job market is booming thanks to cannabis. Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms. Let us know in the comments!

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Leafwell

DECEMBER 19, 2020

This December the United States House of Representatives made history by voting for the first time on cannabis decriminalization. This also marked the first time that cannabis reform policy has seen a floor vote. The bill passed with a vote of 228 to 164.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. As one reviews the modern history of marijuana policy in this country, beginning with the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition in 1937 (i.e., The National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2024

In 2020, Oregon voters made history by passing Measure 110 and decriminalizing possession of personal amounts of illicit drugs like fentanyl, methamphetamine, and more. Some harm reduction policies, such as increased access to naloxone or fentanyl test strips, have been quick to put into practice.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of juvenile decriminalization. DE resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. KY resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Norway’s Alliance for rights-oriented Drug Policies (AROD) says that to vindicate the rights of drug law violators , they will on 11 September 2021, hold a cannabis sale outside Oslo’s police headquarters to protest the abject failure of Norwegian drug reform. Oslo Police HQ. It is this blind spot that the AROD wants to remove.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Scott Wiener wants to decriminalize psychedelic drugs, and a bill he authored to do just that is still alive halfway through this year’s legislative session. Late last week, Wiener published an editorial eschewing the value of decriminalizing the drugs because, when used properly, can treat mental health and addiction.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. Past legislative history : How many marijuana-related bills did this candidate introduce, sponsor or sign? If a candidate does not actively advocate for marijuana, we doubt their conviction.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Send a message to your representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

New York’s rec market is slowly but surely rolling out, a peer-reviewed study linked state cannabis prohibition to high race-based arrests, and an analysis of thousands of Army records revealed that recruits with a history of cannabis use are just as likely as their peers to excel. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Despite the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2%

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. several other states that have implemented decriminalization bills, and made. history by becoming one of few Southern states to pass similar legislation, Lafourche. ” Policy and Advocacy Director.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

This article explores the history of medical marijuana in Ohio, analyzes the changing attitudes and acceptance, and delves into the impact of stigma on its journey to legalization. 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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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same. On the federal level, however, enforcement efforts persist. In the early 20th century, marijuana was strictly regulated under the passing of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Current State Of Psychedelic Therapy Understanding the current laws surrounding psychedelic therapy in the United States can feel a little confusing, particularly as states like Oregon and Colorado work to decriminalize magic mushrooms and other substances.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. Decriminalizing psychedelics is one important step in that direction. They write.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

. – Today, ahead of the 50th anniversary—on June 17—of when President Richard Nixon declared the “war on drugs,” Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) unveiled the Drug Policy Reform Act (DPRA), alongside the Drug Policy Alliance, which has been a strategic partner on the development of the legislation.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. Kevin Durant on Weed in the NBA Kevin Duran is a forward for the Phoenix Suns and one of the top scorers in NBA history. This agreement now allows players to consume cannabis outside of games without penalty.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2019

We will examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Biden wants to decriminalize marijuana use and automatically expunge prior criminal records showing marijuana possession convictions. senator from Delaware.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

A new article published in Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy discusses the importance, and challenges, of racial equity within the resurgent field of psychedelic-assisted mental health treatment. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy , 28 (3), 211–214. Madison Natarajan, MS. – August 5, 2021. link] (Link).

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Playboy’s History with Cannabis. The campaign will be focusing on implementing changes in public policy through advocating for legislation. The next time you pick up a Playboy magazine—or a CBD By Playboy product—keep the organization’s history in mind. Playboy is much more than adult content in a magazine.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The United States House of Representatives has voted in favor of legislation that would decriminalize and tax marijuana on the federal level. Whatever one’s views are on the use of marijuana for recreational or medicinal use, the policy of arrests, prosecution and incarceration at the federal level has proven unwise and unjust.?.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 10, 2020

The platform was initially drafted by a 15-person panel and included 80 pages of planks based on recommendations by joint policy task forces. The original text, as drafted, supported the decriminalization of cannabis and the legalization of medical cannabis. Take one small but meaningful step toward changing the course of history.

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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. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. Other Advocacy Efforts Beyond the NAACP and UFCW, other organizations are also rallying for advancements in cannabis policy.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. MD resident? MD resident?

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. The government has a zero tolerance policy on cannabis, but this approach doesn’t apply to investments, it appears.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 8, 2021

There’s a long, emotional history of incarceration among communities of color. But that’s not something like you could do with a policy. Best case scenario, the federal government decriminalizes it or legalizes it, we’re going to stigmatize cannabis for many years to come. It’s gonna be a long transformation.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Since Oregon became the first state to decriminalize cannabis in the 1970’s, I have been working to correct the disconnect between federal cannabis policy and the needs and wishes of the American people. This is the highest profile legislation that has broad support on both sides of the capitol.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

United States : Congressional Committee Takes Historic Step Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana. For the first time in American history, a congressional committee approved a marijuana legalization bill. Rather, the STATES Act would leave cannabis policy to the various states. Last Updated: November 29 2019. Article by Robert M.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Idaho Way , formerly known as the Idaho Citizen Coalition for Cannabis, is also working to bring cannabis policy reform to Idaho in the form of a decriminalization initiative called the Personal Adult Marijuana Decriminalization Act (PAMDA). “We just keep trucking along, wishing for the best,” Winters said.

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

“The public’s response to Attorney General Herring’s statement not only supporting decriminalizing but legalizing and regulating adult use of marijuana has been overwhelmingly positive.” For more than 45 years NORML chapters have been the driving force behind policy decisions on the local and state level.

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Veriheal

JULY 24, 2020

And even in Nebraska, cannabis has been decriminalized. And in Asia, where cannabis laws have historically been strict, Thailand was among the first to adopt a medical cannabis policy. A History of Cannabis in Albania. In only three states—Idaho, Nebraska, and South Dakota—is cannabis still fully illegal.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Idaho Way , formerly known as the Idaho Citizen Coalition for Cannabis, is also working to bring cannabis policy reform to Idaho in the form of a decriminalization initiative called the Personal Adult Marijuana Decriminalization Act (PAMDA). “We just keep trucking along, wishing for the best,” Winters said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same. On the federal level, however, enforcement efforts persist. In the early 20th century, marijuana was strictly regulated under the passing of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same. On the federal level, however, enforcement efforts persist. In the early 20th century, marijuana was strictly regulated under the passing of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

For the first time in history, a congressional committee has approved a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition. Collins noted his home state does not have a thriving cannabis industry yet, and he referenced his recent trip to Colorado as a significant factor in his evolution on cannabis policy. Here are the reports.

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