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What The Future Of Federal Cannabis Legislation Looks Like With New Congress
There is a lot of curiosity building around the 118th congress and what it can, and can’t, accomplish over the next two years. With the House of Representatives now controlled by republicans, and the senate and executive branches remaining…
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International Cannabis Reform Ramps Up In Europe, South America
By Andrew WardGlobal cannabis reform is gaining momentum. What started as a ripple in three countries has become a global policy movement.While many countries, primarily in Africa and Asia, continue to ban cannabis, a hotbed of reform…
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The New Marijuana Research Bill Is Another Sign That Federal Prohibition Is Ending
On Friday, December 2, 2022, the White House announced that President Biden signed House Resolution 8454, into law:H.R. 8454, the “Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act,” which establishes a new registration process for…
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Cannabis Measures That Passed The Midterms That You Might Not Know About
The 2022 midterm elections were historical and surprising for many on several fronts. In addition to the unexpected senate and house results, there were an unusual number of historic ballot measures passed on everything from abortion rights…
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Veterans And Cannabis: What The Law Is Now, And Where It Might Be Headed
It is well known and generally accepted that active duty military service members cannot partake in even the slightest bit of THC. But what about once they retire? The subject of U.S. military veterans and their access to medical marijuana…
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Why Did Arkansas’ Cannabis Legalization Fail? And What Happens Next?
By Nina ZdinjakArkansas voters defeated the recreational marijuana legalization ballot measure in Tuesday’s midterms. The measure failed to receive enough votes, surprising many as a recent poll showed a comfortable majority of likely…
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Industry Thought Leaders Weigh In On Midterm Marijuana Results
By Lydia KariukiVoters in Maryland, Arkansas, Missouri, and North and South Dakota used their vote to make a decision about legalizing marijuana for recreational use. With most of the results in, it is clear that a majority of voters in…
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Here Are The Big Midterm Wins And Losses For Cannabis Legalization
The 2022 midterm elections were unique and historical for all sorts of reasons. Sure, there was the “red wave” that never came, but there were also ballot measures and victories that will change the trajectory of marijuana legalization in…
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Marijuana Reform Is In The Hands Of Students, Says President Biden
Joe Biden believes that young people are the key to marijuana legalization, and the reason he’s optimistic about this country’s future.On Monday, President Biden attended a rally at Bowie State University in Maryland, one of the nation’s…
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What To Expect When You’re Expecting Cannabis Legalization In Tuesday’s Midterms
By Maureen MeehanVoters in five mostly red states will vote Tuesday on whether or not to legalize cannabis for adult use: Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota. And, despite their conservative leanings, there’s a good…
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