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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

Veriheal

Delegates at the 114th NAACP National Convention unanimously voted to adopt an amendment reiterating its support for cannabis reform. The new amendment also emphasizes teaming up with labor unions to secure protections for cannabis industry employees. Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform.

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Review: Balanced Joyride THCVa Preroll by Tunnel Vision

Illinois News Joint

Illinois still has plenty of space for new cannabis product development. One specific area of personal focus has been the use of minor cannabinoids to create new and interesting experiences. Ascend’s new Tunnel Vision label is entirely focused on the compounds. I recently spotted the label’s THCVa-heavy Balanced Focused Joyride Preroll Pack on the menu at Ascend Horizon Drive , so I picked up a sample to review.

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STIIIZY wraps roll up the competition

Leafly

The artisans at STIIIZY are bringing their legendary quality to a smoke shop near you with all-natural leaf blunt wraps. The post STIIIZY wraps roll up the competition appeared first on Leafly.

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President Biden Pardons Marijuana Users Nationwide in Sweeping Decision

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

In a groundbreaking move, President Joe Biden announced on Friday a federal pardon for every American who has used marijuana in the past, extending to.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Breaking the Stigma: Shifting Attitudes Toward Medical Marijuana Nationwide

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana, once a controversial and stigmatized topic, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the eyes of the American public. As the United States navigates through a complex web of legal, social, and medical considerations, public opinion on medical cannabis has evolved significantly over the years. Let’s take a more in-depth look at the changing landscape surrounding medical marijuana in the United States, delving into the factors that have influenced this evolution and examinin

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POTUS Issues Expanded Pardon Proclamation for Those with Certain Federal Marijuana Convictions

NORML

"Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana," the President announced. "It’s time that we right these wrongs." The post POTUS Issues Expanded Pardon Proclamation for Those with Certain Federal Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and.

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Attorney Insights on the Cannabis Industry 2024: Ask Us Anything (for FREE!)

Canna Law Blog

Register Here. Heading into 2024, the cannabis industry is as dynamic as ever. New states continue to come online, legacy states continue to refine their programs, and the federal government is looking harder at cannabis than ever before — starting with a purported recommendation by Health and Human Services to move the plant to Schedule III , and renewal of the (extended) 2018 Farm Bill.

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Sports Medicine Doctors Have ‘Favorable’ Attitudes Toward CBD And Marijuana, Study Finds

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Sports medicine providers “generally have favorable views toward CBD and cannabis,” and most believe marijuana should be removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) list.

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POTUS To Issue More Marijuana Pardons Under New Proclamation

Veriheal

A new proclamation signed by President Joe Biden last Friday will target issuing marijuana pardons to people convicted of prior cannabis-related offenses. This action is part of a larger initiative that Biden has been working on since last year. How The Marijuana Pardon Plans To Help This pardon will help people convicted at the federal level, but Biden is urging governors to enact similar actions within individual states.

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Biden Pardons Marijuana Offenders

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The Biden Administration announced a new set of pardons on Friday morning. The pardons target marijuana possession, attempted possession, and use charges. The pardons are.

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The Week in Weed: December 22, 2023

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have news from several states, but we begin with a letter from several former U.S. attorneys about cannabis re-scheduling. Then, we have a follow-up on the Georgia medical marijuana situation. We note that New York’s cannabis licensing program is facing yet another lawsuit.

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Fetterman thanks Biden for marijuana use pardons after he ‘personally asked’

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) thanked President Joe Biden on Friday for pardoning “bulls weed charges.” The president signed a proclamation Friday to pardon all Americans.

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ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation Announces Issuance of Shares for Debt Settlement

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a debt exchange agreement to settle a certain outstanding.

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Protein Ingredients Market Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028: Demand for Plant-based Products in Sports Nutrition and Growth in Vegan Population Drives Demand in Protein Ingredients Market – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Protein Ingredients Market – Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global protein ingredients market is expected.

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POSaBIT Applies to List Common Shares on the TSXV

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–POSaBIT Systems Corporation (CSE: PBIT, OTC: POSAF) (the “Company” or “POSaBIT”), a leading provider of payments infrastructure in the cannabis industry, is pleased to.

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Nairobi Expressway CBD Exit to Open in January 2024, Murkomen

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Murkomen announced that the CBD Nairobi Expressway exit will be completed in January and is expected to reduce traffic in the town centre Murkomen noted.

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The 35 Best Restaurants in Sydney’s CBD for 2023

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

In late 2018, an Italian restaurant with olive trees, woodfired bread and next-level pasta opened inside Bondi pub The Royal. Called Totti’s, it was an instant.

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Who benefits from President Biden’s marijuana pardon?

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

President Biden has issued a pardon for all citizens and legal permanent residents incarcerated for simple marijuana possession or usage on federal land. The announcement.

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Biden Grants Pardons to Thousands with Federal Marijuana Convictions in Washington and on Public Lands

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The expanded action on Friday broadens the scope of eligible offenses, providing an opportunity for an even larger number of individuals to have their convictions.

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Joe Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges and cuts non-violent drug sentences

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

US President Joe Biden has reduced the prison terms of 11 people serving decades-long sentences for non-violent drug charges and pardoned potentially thousands of others.