“Suspicionless workplace drug testing policies for cannabis are relics of the failed ‘war on drugs’ policies of the 1980s and it is time that we move beyond them.”
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Members of the US House of Representatives have once again advanced legislation, the Secure and…
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Voters in several states will decide on marijuana-related ballot measures in November. Here is an update of where these efforts currently stand.
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Harrisburg, PA: New data provided by the Pennsylvania State Police shows that 12,439 adults and…
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This year for the first time, the California State Fair will recognize and award cannabis cultivators.
Cal NORML will celebrate our 50th Anniversary at the Fair on Saturday, July 23 with two panels in the Cannabis Exhibit, where the winners will be celebrated and an interactive and immersive display will celebrate the history, culture, and pioneers of California cannabis.
Sponsored by Glass House Brands
4:00 – 4:45 PM
Sustainability, Equity and More
Efforts to bring environmental sustainability, organic standards, and equity to the cannabis industry in California.
Graham Farar, Glass House Brands – Sustainable cannabis cultivation
Khalil Ferguson, United CORE Alliance – Social Equity in Cannabis
Omar Figueroa, Esq. – Organic certification and appellations programs for cannabis cultivators
Sponsored by PAX
5:00 – 5:45 PM
The Past, Present and Future of Cannabis Reform in California
Starting 50 years ago with the founding of Cal NORML and the 1972 California Marijuana Initiative, this panel will give an overview of the journey for our rights and the challenges that remain for cannabis consumers and businesses.
Dale Gieringer, Cal NORML – 50 Years of cannabis activism in California
Ellen Komp, Cal NORML – Current campaigns for consumer rights
Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq. – Ongoing campaigns for equality in cannabis businesses
Tickets to attend the Fair start at $12 if purchased by July 14.
It will be held at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento. Get directions.
The CA Cannabis Exhibit will be in Expo Center Building 1.
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“Historically, North Dakota has long had one of the highest marijuana arrests rates in the nation, despite having among the lowest reported marijuana use of any state. Residents deserve the right to weigh in on and rethink this destructive policy.”
The post North Dakota: Advocates Turn in Signatures for Adult-Use Legalization Ballot Measure appeared first on NORML.
If approved for the ballot, Arkansas and Nebraska will be among a number of states where voters will be deciding the issue this fall.
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“The primary focus of any medical cannabis legalization law must be providing safe and convenient access to patients in order to improve their quality of life; it should not be about increasing revenue streams for state lawmakers.”
The post New Jersey: Medical Cannabis Products No Longer Subject to Sales Tax appeared first on NORML.
“As in past election years, voters in both traditionally ‘red’ and ‘blue’ states will have the opportunity to cast their vote in favor of ending the failed policy of cannabis criminalization. And, if past is precedent, voters in 2022 will once again demonstrate that legalizing and regulating marijuana is favored by the majority of voters, regardless of geography or party affiliation.”
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Before you head to today’s barbecue, community event, or rally, whether today’s a day of work, reflection, or celebration, please take a moment to stand with us in our fight to let freedom ring.
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