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Unfulfilled Promises: Analyzing the Inequities of the Cannabis Equity Program

By / April 18, 2024 /

Mimi Cavalheiro has been an integral part of the cannabis industry for over two decades. Her journey began in the late 1990s on cannabis farms in Humboldt County, nestled within…

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DeSantis Doubles Down: Cannabis Legalization Would Be ‘Not Good For Families’

By / April 18, 2024 /

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida reiterated his stance against the upcoming cannabis legalization ballot measure during a recent event, cautioning voters about potential negative impacts on families and the elderly.…

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Senate Passes Resolution Denouncing Russian Detention of American Medical Cannabis Patient

By / April 18, 2024 /

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has passed a resolution urging the release of Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen detained in Russia due to his association with medical marijuana. The resolution,…

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Road Safety Matters: Opinions from a Colorado Official on Cannabis and Driving (Op-Ed)

By / April 18, 2024 /

Introduction: Navigating the Intersection of Cannabis and Driving In the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization, the issue of driving under the influence remains a critical concern. While cannabis acceptance has…

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Social Media Restrictions: Colorado Senate Passes Bill Targeting Drug Advocacy

By / April 18, 2024 /

Colorado’s Senate has approved a comprehensive social media bill, SB24-158, introducing measures that could lead platforms to ban users for promoting certain controlled substances, including state-legal psychedelics, hemp products, and…

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State Legislators Urge Congress: Include Cannabis Banking in Unrelated Package

By / April 18, 2024 /

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), representing lawmakers across the U.S., has called on Congress to swiftly attach the bipartisan marijuana banking bill to unrelated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…

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Cannabis Expungements Bill Introduced, Consideration for Banking Reform Package

By / April 18, 2024 /

A Democratic senator has introduced a bill aimed at creating federal incentives for states, localities, and Indian tribes to expunge low-level marijuana records. This equity-focused reform proposal has been repeatedly…

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Americans’ Cannabis Habits Unchanged by Legal Status, Gallup Poll Reveals

By / April 18, 2024 /

Legalization vs. Prohibition: Impact on Marijuana Use Rates of marijuana use are nearly the same in states that have legalized versus those that maintain prohibition, which suggests that “criminalization does…

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Breaking Ground: 40 Tons Introduces Direct-to-Consumer THC Edible in Minnesota

By / April 17, 2024 /

In a move signaling a significant leap forward in social equity initiatives within the cannabis industry, 40 Tons, renowned for its advocacy for individuals with cannabis-related convictions, has teamed up…

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Canadian Budget 2024: Cannabis Excise Tax Reform Absent

By / April 17, 2024 /

Disappointment in the Budget Canada’s legal cannabis industry did not receive any excise-tax relief from the Liberal government’s 2024 budget, disappointing many stakeholders in the sector. Uncertain Hopes Despite recommendations…

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Cannabis Party Defends Major Party Status in Supreme Court Showdown

By / April 17, 2024 /

The Legal Cannabis Now Party is contesting its major party status in the Minnesota Supreme Court, asserting that the state’s election laws infringe upon its First Amendment rights. DFL’s Challenge:…

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Grassroots Movement: Cannabis Legalization Effort Gains Traction in North Dakota

By / April 17, 2024 /

North Dakota activists are back with a new initiative aimed at bringing marijuana legalization to the state, setting the stage for a potential vote in November 2024. This move comes…

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