New Jersey Assembly Advances Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
New Jersey Assembly Advances Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
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U.S. House of Representatives Approves Cannabis Banking Reform in Larger COVID-19 Relief Package
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 15, 2020 Washington, D.C. — On Friday evening, lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives passed additional coronavirus relief legislation to provide continued economic and government support to the country. The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act includes the…
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Should I Quit Smoking Weed Because of COVID-19?
Cannabis is Officially an Essential Business COVID-19 has taken over the United States with more than 300,106 known cases and over 8,100 deaths making us the worldwide leader of coronavirus cases. Many officials and legislators are attempting to flatten the curve by putting into effect closures of non-essential…
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Nevada Dispensaries Move to Delivery Only Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Nevada has been one of the leading states when it comes to the legalization of marijuana. Other than California, Colorado and Washington who started the trend of legalizing cannabis, Nevada has been right behind them. TL;DR All dispensaries in Nevada are currently operating as delivery only until Governor…
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Law Enforcement Officials, Medical Professionals, Clergy, and Cannabis Advocates Call for the Cease of Cannabis Arrests and Release of Incarcerated Cannabis Offenders in Light of COVID-19
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…
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A message from Steve Hawkins Executive Director Marijuana Policy Project
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…
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NEVADA UPDATE: ALL DISPENSARIES ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
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…
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Corona Virus Update
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…
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COVID-19 Guidance from Nevada
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…
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U.S. House Committee Approves Medical Cannabis Bills
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…
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