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South Dakota: Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Voices Support for Statewide Legalization Initiatives
“I did not advocate for legal marijuana while I served in the Senate but, like many other Americans, my viewpoint has vastly evolved in recent years.” The post South Dakota: Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Voices Support for Statewide Legalization Initiatives appeared first on NORML.
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Navajo Nation tightens MJ law amid ongoing dispute with hemp grower
Trying to block what it calls a rogue hemp farmer, the Navajo Nation Council has redefined the term “marijuana” to mean all parts of the cannabis plant and strengthened legal language requiring tribal permission to grow the plant. The vote this week comes as the tribe tries to shut down hemp farms on tribal land…
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A Founder Looks at 50: Marijuana Policy and the 2020 Elections
As we approach the 2020 Presidential election, it is fair to ask what this election means to marijuana consumers. Will the outcome of this Presidential election impact marijuana policy moving forward; and if so, in what way? Elections have consequences, and this election will surely have consequences for the marijuana smoking community. The post A…
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Drug Policy Alliance & JustLeadershipUSA Lead Extensive Coalition of Organizations Representing Directly Impacted People in Calling on Congress to Support Marijuana Reform
House Must Pass the MORE Act When it Comes Up for a Floor Vote Following November Election Washington, D.C. – Today, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) and JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA) led a group of 34 organizations founded and led by people directly impacted by the country’s criminal legal system in urging members of Congress to support comprehensive…
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Drug Policy Alliance & JustLeadershipUSA Lead Extensive Coalition of Organizations Representing Directly Impacted People in Calling on Congress to Support Marijuana Reform
House Must Pass the MORE Act When it Comes Up for a Floor Vote Following November Election Washington, D.C. – Today, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) and JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA) led a group of 34 organizations founded and led by people directly impacted by the country’s criminal legal system in urging members of Congress to support comprehensive…
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Maine: Adult Use Marijuana Sales to Begin on Friday
Maine voters initially approved the legalization of cannabis sales in November 2016 by passing a statewide initiative, but lawmakers – led by former Republican Gov. Paul LePage – repeatedly took steps to delay the law’s implementation. The post Maine: Adult Use Marijuana Sales to Begin on Friday appeared first on NORML.
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Investors accuse CBD executives of misspending millions, getting bogus PPP loan
This Canadair LTD CL-600 Challenger is among the luxury items connected to Integrated CBD executives after the company received a pandemic bailout (photo courtesy plaintiffs’ attorneys). A CBD company in Arizona is accused of bilking investors of millions of dollars and getting an emergency pandemic-relief loan while the business owners used the money to buy…
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Vermont Becomes Eleventh State to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Sales
“This is a victory for those who wish to disrupt the illicit marketplace and move forward with an above-ground, regulated cannabis marketplace.” The post Vermont Becomes Eleventh State to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Sales appeared first on NORML.
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Last chance to submit public comment on USDA’s final hemp production rules
Hemp farmers have one more day to share criticism about the looming national rules for hemp production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture extended the comment period for its interim final rule, beginning Sept. 8 through Oct. 8. The USDA says it is most interested in public comments about: Measurement of uncertainty for sampling. Liquid chromatography…
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Costa Rican lawmakers considering hemp cultivation, processing
Costa Rican lawmakers have put forward a draft law to legalize the cultivation, production and sale of industrial hemp and medicinal marijuana. The proposal was published last month after it was approved by lawmakers on the Environment Commission of the Legislative Assembly, online news outlet El Mundo CR reported. The draft law comes after the…