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Washington, D.C. — The Marijuana Policy Project and other organizations are urging law enforcement officials to dramatically curtail arrests for non-violent crimes, including ceasing arrests for cannabis offenses. In addition to curtailing arrests, the organizations are calling for officials to release or grant clemency to those incarcerated for…
Here’s a memo I received today from MPP. Urge governors of medical cannabis states to ensure access in times of social distancing. In the past week or two, our lives have changed dramatically. As we strive to “flatten the curve,” schools have shuttered their doors. Those workplaces that…
Per the Declaration of Emergency issued today by Governor Steve Sisolak, ALL cannabis retail stores and medical dispensaries MUST be shut down to public consumers by MIDNIGHT tonight, March 20, 2020. All cannabis sales moving forward will only be facilitated through delivery services. CURBSIDE PICKUP WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. Cultivation…
Hi everyone I’m Christine Sclafani with TNMNEWS. First and foremost I want to say That I hope everybody out there is doing OK and I hope you’re taking and all the necessary precautions to avoid Contracting the coronavirus also known as Covid-19. I know here in Los…
As you are now aware, cannabis establishments will remain open until further notice. This includes cultivation facilities, production facilities, distributors, independent testing facilities, retail stores and medical dispensaries. The Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) fully expects this industry to lead by example by initiating and adhering to the most…
CANNABIS CONFERENCE 2020 IN PROCESS OF RESCHEDULING COVID-19 UPDATE In the effort to protect the health and safety of our attendees, employees and communities amidst the developments of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global pandemic, we have made the difficult decision not to hold Cannabis Conference 2020 in April, and…
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved bipartisan bills that would increase access to state-legal medical cannabis for military veterans and expand research into the potential medical benefits of cannabis for conditions commonly diagnosed in veterans. The committee approved the Veterans Equal Access Act in a…
San Juan, Puerto Rico – On April 2, the hemp industry’s most important players will convene at the Hyatt Grand Reserve in Río Grande, Puerto Rico, for a packed agenda of conferences on the economic prospects and opportunities for hemp cultivation and commercialization in Puerto Rico and…
When purchasing cannabis at the dispensary it is important to know the scale cannabis is sold on. No longer are the days where you have to meet someone and they hand over whatever they happen to be selling that day. Now we live in a world where shopping…
Lawmakers to Hold Public Hearing on Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition in Connecticut; Supporters to Hold Pre-hearing Press Conference at 9:30 a.m Hartford, CT — On Monday, the Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation that would end prohibition and regulate marijuana for adult use in…
