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@MarijuanaPolicy shared
On Mar 11, 2022
"This places consumers at risk, and entrepreneurs who live in this minority-majority community are denied the ability to open businesses that are available in every other legal cannabis jurisdiction." -Toi Hutchinson, MPP's President & CEO https://t.co/1A7TOThyLQ
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Congress Continues to Block D.C. Cannabis Sales Despite Democrat Majority

Congress Continues to Block D.C. Cannabis Sales Despite Democrat Majority

The longstanding congressional rider to prevent Washington D.C. from developing its framework for adult-use cannabis sales was included in this… Read More

@keithstroup shared
On Mar 14, 2022
Advocates Respond To Delaware House Vote On Cannabis Legalization https://t.co/SHwLISrTVZ
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Advocates Respond To Delaware House Vote On Cannabis Legalization

Advocates Respond To Delaware House Vote On Cannabis Legalization

Last week, Delaware’s House of Representatives missed another chance to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older. HB 305 needed to clear a legislative hurdle requiring a three–fifths super ...

@Marijuana_Scoop shared
On Mar 11, 2022
Medical Cannabis and Parkinson’s Disease – Free Guide Published by The Michael J Fox Foundation https://t.co/04MnQA76O8 #weed #marijuana #cannabis
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Medical Cannabis and Parkinson’s Disease – Free Guide Published by The Michael J Fox Foundation

Medical Cannabis and Parkinson’s Disease – Free Guide Published by The Michael J Fox Foundation

The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research just published an extremely comprehensive guide on the use of medical cannabis.

@CBTmag shared
On Mar 15, 2022
Should state lawmakers hear from prohibitionist organization SAM (@learnaboutsam) before crafting adult-use legislation? One Pennsylvania senator said committee hearings were one-sided without input from organizations like Smart Approaches to Marijuana. https://t.co/pLypVApHRp https://t.co/WCtDSjjcHS
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Pennsylvania Cannabis Hearings Only Presented ‘One Side,’ Left Out SAM

Pennsylvania Cannabis Hearings Only Presented ‘One Side,’ Left Out SAM

The Senate Law & Justice Committee hearings provided expert testimonies on adult-use legalization, but one body member said they weren’t enough.

@HIGH_TIMES_Mag shared
On Mar 11, 2022
A Kentucky legislative committee voted to advance a medical cannabis bill after the measure gained the approval of a key state senator. https://t.co/UAk8kq3g0F
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Kentucky Lawmakers Advance Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

Kentucky Lawmakers Advance Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

A Kentucky legislative committee voted to advance a medical cannabis bill after the measure gained the approval of a key state senator.

@Leafly shared
On Mar 13, 2022
March’s strain-along list highlights women that left a mark on weed history, paired with current strains that will leave a mark on you. Check it out: https://t.co/g7PItmu9GC 💪 💪
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Powerful women who love weed and strong strains to smoke in their honor

Powerful women who love weed and strong strains to smoke in their honor

From Rita Marley and Billie Holiday, to Brownie Mary and Queen Victoria, history is full of influential ladies who loved the plant.

@CBTmag shared
On Mar 11, 2022
Kentucky House committee gives 👍 👍 to medical cannabis bill. Would you consider expanding your business into Kentucky should the state open a medical cannabis market? https://t.co/DU9YEzQOPj https://t.co/TDAroR4u6K
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Kentucky House Committee Gives Thumbs Up to Medical Cannabis Bill

Kentucky House Committee Gives Thumbs Up to Medical Cannabis Bill

A state with one of the largest racial disparities in cannabis arrests, Kentucky’s House Judiciary Committee gave bipartisan support to reform.

@MarijuanaPolicy shared
On Mar 11, 2022
"Although far more representatives voted in favor than against the bill, it fell just two votes short of the needed supermajority. We will continue to fight to bring equitable legalization to Delaware." - Olivia Naugle, MPP's senior policy analyst https://t.co/r0fLBj5UwI
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Delaware Marijuana Legalization Bill Fails In House—Even Though Most Representatives Voted For It

Delaware Marijuana Legalization Bill Fails In House—Even Though Most Representatives Voted For It

A bill to legalize marijuana in Delaware failed to pass the House of Representatives on Thursday, even though a majority of members voted for it. Two House committees had previously ...