Tag #Cannabis Legalization

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Indigenous Cannabis Programs Flourish in U.S., Bypassing Restrictions

A new map reveals that 26% of the 574 federally recognized Indigenous communities in the U.S. have active cannabis or hemp programs, mostly operating in states with existing legal cannabis markets, providing economic opportunities and community development.

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Delayed Budget and Alberta Secessionism Spark Debate

Canada's delayed spring budget sparks debate on fiscal planning, while Alberta's secessionist movement raises concerns about treaty obligations and national unity, prompting diverse opinions on handling these complex issues.

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Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Program, Adds Conditions, Allows Vaping

Texas House approves bill expanding medical cannabis access, adding conditions like chronic pain and TBI, permitting vaping products, and standardizing distribution; awaits Senate approval.

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Legal Cannabis Edibles Linked to 26% Rise in Teen Cannabis Use in Canada

A study published in JAMA Network Open reveals a 26% increase in teen cannabis use and a 43% rise in edible use among Canadian teens following the October 2019 legalization of these products in most provinces; Quebec, which maintained a ban, saw stable use rates.

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Almere's Legal Cannabis Experiment: A Battle Against the Illegal Market

Almere's regulated cannabis experiment, now in its second year, shows legal sales increasing at coffeeshops like De Blowboot, but illegal street dealers persist, offering cheaper prices and 24/7 delivery, highlighting the challenges of fully replacing the illegal market.

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Netherlands Expands Legal Cannabis Sales in Pilot Program

The Netherlands expanded a government-run program on Monday allowing 80 coffeeshops across 10 municipalities to legally sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers, addressing a long-standing legal anomaly where sales were decriminalized but cultivation remained illegal.

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Ben & Jerry's #420ForFreedom Campaign: Activism Drives Brand Loyalty and Policy Change

Ben & Jerry's 2025 #420ForFreedom campaign, partnered with the Last Prisoner Project, urged governors to release individuals incarcerated for nonviolent cannabis offenses, generating over 30,000 letters and 19 million digital impressions, highlighting the disproportionate impact on Black communities...

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Debunking the Myth: Steve DeAngelo and California's Cannabis Cultivation Cap

Steve DeAngelo, founder of Harborside, has been wrongly accused of eliminating California's one-acre cannabis cultivation cap; the elimination resulted from a series of legislative actions and local ordinances beginning in 2015, culminating in the 2017 Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and...

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Bipartisan Bill Seeks Federal Cannabis Regulation

Representatives Hakeem Jeffries and Dave Joyce introduced the bipartisan PREPARE Act (H.R. 2935) on April 17th, directing the attorney general to create a commission to develop a plan for federal cannabis regulation modeled after alcohol regulations within one year.

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Melbourne Cannabis Rally Highlights Push for Federal Legalization

More than 100 people gathered in Melbourne's Flagstaff Gardens on April 20th to advocate for cannabis legalization during Australia's federal election campaign, with the Legalise Cannabis party aiming to amend the federal Crimes Act to enable state-level legalization.

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Sydney Lawyer Fined, Hires Controversial Employee

Sydney criminal lawyer Ahmed Dib was fined $3000 for failing to comply with court orders, while his firm hired Steve "Mav" Mavrigiannakis, a former political candidate with a controversial past, highlighting ethical considerations within Sydney's legal system.

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Dutch Cannabis Experiment Enters Crucial Phase Amidst Supply Concerns

Starting October 26th, 78 coffeeshops in 10 Dutch cities will only sell legally grown cannabis, sourced from 10 selected growers, ending decades of tolerated illegal cultivation; however, initial supply shortages raise concerns about potential impacts on the illegal market.

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