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Legislation and Regulation
Southern Oregon County Declares State of Emergency Over Illicit Cannabis Grows
A recent investigation found many cannabis grows in the state are posing as hemp farms.
October 21, 2021
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Interviews & Opinion
The Weldon Project Aims to End Incarceration for Cannabis
The organization sent a letter to the Biden administration earlier this month, urging the president to pardon those still incarcerated for non-violent cannabis offenses.
September 28, 2021
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Interviews & Opinion
California Stakeholders Weigh in on Legislature’s $100-Million Cannabis Plan
The grant funding aims to help cities and counties assist cannabis businesses in securing more permanent licensing.
July 12, 2021
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Compliance
Law Enforcement Seizes $1.2 Billion of Cannabis in Southern California
The 10-day sting operation in Los Angeles County’s Antelope Valley eradicated just a fraction of the illegal grow operations in the High Desert.
July 12, 2021
Lancaster Mayor Rex Parris picks up one of 33 confiscated firearms—from a widescale operation involving $1.2 billion of illegal cannabis in Southern California—and points it in the direction of media members during a press conference July 7 in Los Angeles County. “And if you have any doubt, our citizens have to look at this part of the gun; not this part,” he said.
Interviews & Opinion
‘A Gigantic Opportunity and Resource Gap’: Q&A with Amber Littlejohn
The Minority Cannabis Business Association executive director discusses the organization’s mission and work, social equity in medical and adult-use markets, and support for communities that were affected by prohibition.
March 1, 2021
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Industry Headlines
NORML Calls Upon President Biden to Pardon Non-Violent Federal Cannabis Offenses
A coalition of businesses and groups have joined in calling for justice.
February 15, 2021
Legislation and Regulation
New Jersey Assembly Committee Advances New Adult-Use Cannabis Compromise Bill
The legislation is lawmakers’ second attempt to pass an adult-use implementation bill that Gov. Phil Murphy will sign into law.
February 1, 2021
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Legislation and Regulation
Congressman Introduces Legislation to Reschedule Cannabis, More State Legislatures Consider Legalization Proposals: Week in Review
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube has introduced the Marijuana 1-to-3 Act to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.
January 30, 2021
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Legislation and Regulation
Tennessee Bill Would Decriminalize the Possession of Less Than One Ounce of Cannabis
Rep. London Lamar introduced the legislation Jan. 26.
January 28, 2021
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Michigan
Following Its Entry into Adult Use, Grand Rapids’ Pharmhouse Wellness Set to Expand
Once limited in opportunities by his criminal record of cannabis charges, including a felony for manufacturing, Casey Kornoelje now channels his knowledge of the plant into advancing his legal cannabis business.
January 11, 2021
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Legislation and Regulation
New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Fines for Underage Cannabis Use in Adult-Use Legalization Bill
The move is meant to meet the demands of Gov. Phil Murphy, who refused to sign an earlier version of the bill unless such penalties were added.
January 6, 2021
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Michigan
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Commutes Michael Thompson’s Sentence for Nonviolent Cannabis Offense
The governor also commuted the sentences of Lawrence Cadroy, Lorenzo Garrett and Larry McGhee, who all were imprisoned for nonviolent drug offenses.
December 23, 2020
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