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Marijuana Policy Project Releases Voter Guide to 2022 Governors’ Races and Cannabis Policy Reform Ahead of Midterm Election

Marijuana Policy Project Releases Voter Guide to 2022 Governors’ Races and Cannabis Policy Reform Ahead of Midterm Election

On Tuesday, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) released their voter guide to 2022 governors’ races and cannabis policy reform. In 36 states, voters will be choosing their next governor on Election Day.

Green Thumb to Launch “RISE Express” Dispensaries in Florida

Green Thumb to Launch “RISE Express” Dispensaries in Florida

Green Thumb Industries Inc., a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, today announced plans to expand its medical retail footprint in Florida through a lease agreement with Circle K, the global convenience store retailer.

Missouri AFL-CIO endorses cannabis legalization constitutional amendment

Missouri AFL-CIO endorses cannabis legalization constitutional amendment

Missouri AFL-CIO president Jake Hummel on Thursday announced his organization was endorsing the proposal, which will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot as Amendment 3, calling it a “huge step forward for criminal justice reform in Missouri.”

Minnesota’s Black cannabis users far more likely to face arrest than white ones

Minnesota’s Black cannabis users far more likely to face arrest than white ones

Black Minnesotans are nearly five times as likely to be arrested on marijuana charges as white ones, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It’s a disparity that has persisted for years, despite data showing that Black and white residents use cannabis at similar rates.

Lawmakers ask MO governor to add cannabis legalization in special session

Lawmakers ask MO governor to add cannabis legalization in special session

A bipartisan group of lawmakers and activists are calling for Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to include marijuana legalization on the agenda of the legislature’s upcoming special session.

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Minority Cannabis Academy: Social Equity in Practice

Minority Cannabis Academy: Social Equity in Practice

The Minority Cannabis Academy graduated its first class of 25 students in September. The Academy’s goal is to take advantage of the social equity atmosphere in New Jersey to help those most harmed by prohibition. 

Pa. Governor Accepting Cannabis Pardon Requests Through Sept.

In Brief: Pa. Governor Accepting Cannabis Pardon Requests in Sept.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announce the PA Marijuana Pardon Program, offering expedited pardon reviews to people convicted of only minor cannabis possession for personal use.

Big Apple Cannabis: CWCB Returns to New York City for Eighth Year

Big Apple Cannabis: CWCB Returns to New York City for Eighth Year

“No one seems to have gotten it right.” Mayor Eric Adams told a Friday afternoon crowd, of legal cannabis in America. “This is our chance to get it right.” New York City’s mayor addressed attendees of the 2022 Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo (CWCBExpo) on the second day of the three-day event. Adams stressed the social equity focus of New York’s cannabis program.

Last Prisoner Project: Taking Real Action to Help Cannabis Prisoners

Last Prisoner Project: Taking Real Action to Help Cannabis Prisoners

“It really remains a fundamental injustice,” said Stephen Post, of America’s criminalization of cannabis. “We’re really helping to try to turn around those injustices.” Post works as a campaign manager for Last Prisoner Project (LPP), a nonprofit assisting cannabis prisoners.

Bryan Buckley of Helmand Valley Growers Company

Veteran-owned and operated cannabis company on a mission to heal

Bryan Buckley founded Helmand Valley Growers Company (HVGC) out of a desire to share healing through cannabis. The chief executive told Profiles in Legalization how the cannabis industry found him during a February interview. He saw the damage being done by inadequate treatment of his fellow veterans.

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Federal attempts to legalize cannabis flail, even as public support grows

Federal attempts to legalize cannabis flail, while public support grows

Across the country, attitudes toward cannabis are becoming more permissive and accepting, but partisan gridlock in Congress virtually ensures that legislation to decriminalize marijuana will languish and die in the U.S. Senate.

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  • Wyld Launches Best-Selling Edibles Brand In Illinois
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    December 12, 2022
  • Calyx Peak, Inc., Brings Local Cannabis Company to Massachusetts
    by PR Newswire
    December 12, 2022
  • Yuengling’s Ice Cream Announces an Exclusive Licensing Agreement with GPO Plus to Produce Yuengling’s Ice Cream Flavored CBD + Cannabinoid Products
    by Globe NewsWire
    December 12, 2022
  • Helping Ontario Cannabis Retailers Meet Customer Demand
    by Globe NewsWire
    December 12, 2022
  • MariMed Mourns the Passing of Robert Fireman, Chairman, CEO And Cannabis Industry Pioneer and Visionary
    by Globe NewsWire
    December 12, 2022
  • Christina Lake Cannabis Further Strengthens Board of Directors and Management Team
    by Globe NewsWire
    December 12, 2022
  • Goodness Growth Holdings Announces Departure of Chief Operating Officer
    by PR Newswire
    December 10, 2022
  • Sanctuary Cannabis Opens Miami Dispensary, the Company’s Sixteenth Location in Florida
    by PR Newswire
    December 10, 2022
  • Humboldt Family Farms Collaborates with Emerald Cup Winners, Arcata Fire
    by PR Newswire
    December 9, 2022
  • Item 9 Labs Corp. Streamlines Operations and Strengthens Corporate Team Ahead of International Expansion
    by PR Newswire
    December 9, 2022
  • 5WPR Announces Continued Expansion of Cannabis & CBD PR Team Following Legislation Progress in Midterm Elections
    by PR Newswire
    December 9, 2022
  • Trulieve Launches Khalifa Kush Cannabis in Maryland Through Exclusive Partnership with Wiz Khalifa
    by PR Newswire
    December 9, 2022
  • LiveWire Announces Estrella River Farms Launching New “Estrella Weedery” Branded Product for California Distribution
    by Globe NewsWire
    December 9, 2022
  • Columbia Care Releases First Corporate Social Responsibility Report
    by Business Wire
    December 9, 2022
  • Coastal Infusions Launches First-to-Market Infused Cocktails
    by PR Newswire
    December 8, 2022
  • HighHello – the new monthly subscription club that lets members discover cannabis in a unique way
    by PR Newswire
    December 8, 2022
  • New Poll Shows Cannabis Consumers Adapt under Inflationary Pressures
    by Globe NewsWire
    December 8, 2022
  • Organigram Wins KIND Magazine’s Cannabis Company of the Year Award and Most Innovative Product of the Year for Edison JOLTS
    by Business Wire
    December 8, 2022
  • Columbia Care Opens Sixth Dispensary in Virginia
    by Business Wire
    December 8, 2022
  • Cannabis Competition and Awards Return to CA State Fair for 2023
    by Business Wire
    December 7, 2022

Cannabis Legalization News

Minority Cannabis Academy: Social Equity in PracticeDecember 6, 2022
Marijuana Policy Project Releases Voter Guide to 2022 Governors’ Races and Cannabis Policy Reform Ahead of Midterm ElectionOctober 25, 2022
Green Thumb to Launch “RISE Express” Dispensaries in FloridaOctober 19, 2022
Missouri AFL-CIO endorses cannabis legalization constitutional amendmentOctober 10, 2022
Minnesota’s Black cannabis users far more likely to face arrest than white onesSeptember 8, 2022
Lawmakers ask MO governor to add cannabis legalization in special sessionSeptember 6, 2022
In Brief: Pa. Governor Accepting Cannabis Pardon Requests in Sept.September 2, 2022
Michigan State Police stops cannabis testing after false positivesAugust 31, 2022
Missouri Dems expect boost from cannabis, but split on specificsAugust 29, 2022
Signatures on Nebraska medical cannabis petitions to get another lookAugust 26, 2022
Nebraska senator pledges to seek special session to legalize medical cannabisAugust 25, 2022
Adult-use cannabis unlikely to be on Oklahoma ballot in NovemberAugust 24, 2022
Lawsuit asks to block cannabis legalization from Missouri ballotAugust 24, 2022
Cannabis legalization advocates turn THC customers into political alliesAugust 16, 2022
Missouri voters will decide whether to legalize cannabis this NovemberAugust 15, 2022
N.J. is sparking up, bringing in millions in tax revenue from cannabisAugust 15, 2022
Commentary: It’s time for Biden to keep his promises on cannabisAugust 1, 2022
Unofficial totals show Missouri cannabis legalization initiative shortAugust 1, 2022
Fate of Missouri cannabis initiative unclear as signature count continuesJuly 19, 2022
ACLU of NV suit to deschedule cannabis statewide survives challengeJuly 15, 2022
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