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Local medical Marijuana suppliers react to IM 27 failing
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Local medical Marijuana suppliers react to IM 27 failing Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 VERMILLION - South Dakota’s Initiated Measure (IM) 27 would have legalized recreational marijuana for people 21 and older, but South Dakotans voted against the measure in the November election. Local medical marijuana suppliers said recreational marijuana
Canadian woman unable to cross the border for rolling a joint 40 years ago
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'My own country had pardoned me but that didn’t matter. They told the federal government of the United States of America not to forget' Robyn Jones* was 17 years old when she was charged with a cannabis offence that would follow her for the rest of her life. In 1981, Jones was sitting at a picnic table in the smoking section outside of a bar and re
Judge blocks licenses for some Cannabis dispensaries in New York
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The move affects 63 of the 150 licenses that the state planned to issue. A federal judge has temporarily barred the state of New York from issuing the first batch of retail licenses for recreational cannabis in five regions pending resolution of a lawsuit filed by a Michigan-based company challenging the program’s selection requirements. The decisi
A Judge accepts the Biden administration's dubious argument for banning Gun possession by Marijuana users
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Even people who use cannabis for medical purposes risk severe penalties for daring to exercise their Second Amendment rights. President Joe Biden, who recently issued a mass pardon for low-level marijuana offenders, says cannabis consumption should not be treated as a crime. His administration nevertheless defends the federal ban on gun possession
What happens to Cannabis bills if Republicans take House and Senate?
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"The Risk of a Post-Election Funk” “We would be less optimistic about SAFE Plus in the lame duck if the Republicans were to take both chambers,” said Cantor Fitzgerald's Pablo Zuanic. “We will wait for Wednesday morning to have more definitive views.” Zuanic, who is worried that SAFE Plus may not be a high priority for the Senate leadership in the
Everywhere Cannabis Legalization is on the ballot this election
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It’s time to vote, and will it be cannabis or can’tabis? This year, five more states are considering legalizing marijuana, potentially adding to Washington, DC, 19 states and two territories where it is already legal. That number increases when you look at where medical cannabis is legal: Washington, DC, 37 states and three territories.   The five
Most polled Virginians don’t think driving high is really dangerous
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Just 26 per cent of drivers surveyed said they believed driving high is an “extremely dangerous” activity. A survey from Virginia shows that residents don’t think marijuana is as risky as other drugs when it comes to driving. The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) reported that the poll results were “troubling” and that it would be working t
Pro-Marijuana group says state officials may have broken laws
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SIOUX FALLS - The group that pushed forward South Dakota’s medical marijuana measure in 2020 is officially sitting out of the 2022 election and not actively promoting any measure. But it’s taking a closer look at the actions from opponents of Initiated Measure 27 and other pro-marijuana measures. New Approach South Dakota is sending a number of inf
Blocking cannabis law for political reasons will do ‘more harm than good’, says Thai Panel
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The bill was sent for review after coalition partner Democratic Party said the bill would promote the recreational use of the drug. BANGKOK – A farmers’ representative and a businessman called on the House to speed up the legislation of a cannabis control law so businesses know what they can and cannot do.The statement came on Monday from Prapat Pa
Germany’s move to legalize Marijuana will spark a wildfire in Europe
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“Germany has long been the leader in medical cannabis reform and all the other countries in EU will follow with similar versions once completed,” said Mike Sassano, CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals. Germany, the largest economy in Europe, is making plans to legalize and regulate recreational cannabis. On Wednesday, the health minister, Mr. Karl Lauterb
Washington, D.C. to soon allow tourists to buy Medical Cannabis
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‘This will lead to increased patient access to plant-based medicine and will introduce new patients to the flourishing local medical marijuana landscape’ Tourists will soon be able to buy medical marijuana in Washington, D.C., a measure predicted to boost tourism and encourage people to travel to the U.S. capital city.   The bill signed by mayor Mu
Elected Officials, community leaders urge voters to Legalize Cannabis
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BALTIMORE - Members of the Maryland House of Delegates and community members, including retired law enforcement and former Baltimore Ravens player Eugene Monroe, said legalization of recreational cannabis would create new jobs and investment opportunities and save the state money by eliminating the incarceration of thousands of residents annually o
Biden’s Focus on Marijuana Is Part of the Problem
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Earlier this month, President Joe Biden released a three-prong plan to fulfill a campaign promise to roll back punishments for people convicted of marijuana possession. He pledged to pardon everyone convicted in federal or Washington, DC courts of simple marijuana possession; encouraged governors to do the same for those convicted in state courts;
Biden order adds momentum to bipartisan Marijuana bill
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President Biden’s move to reevaluate marijuana’s legal status and pardon federal weed convictions has reinvigorated momentum for congressional action to boost the ailing cannabis industry.  Lawmakers see the lame-duck session as their best chance yet to pass the SAFE Banking Act, a bipartisan measure that would enable cannabis businesses to more ea
As election day nears, debate over Marijuana heats up
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RAPID CITY -The debate over the recreational marijuana issue continues. However, according to a federally funded survey, youth marijuana use decreased significantly in 2021, as well as teen consumption of illicit substances overall. “Colorado’s 171 million dollars was appropriated strictly to education; that’s educating our youth on the effects of
Gadsden joins Glencoe in passing ordinance opening door for medical cannabis industry
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The State of Alabama gave its OK to medical cannabis more than two years ago, and the process of making that a reality — from growing it to getting it to patients in need — will begin in coming months as the application process for the limited number of business licenses begins. For cites and counties to have a shot at landing one of those business

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