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WEB3 days ago · Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon released his audit of the state’s Social Equity Council, and it found “numerous and consistent examples of concerning practices.”. In 2021, the state’s adult use law created the Council, which is responsible for the state’s social equity program, as well as for redistributing cannabis tax revenue in communities hard hit by the drug war.
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WEBSep 2, 2024 · Federal Review on Cannabis and Pain Shows Mild Relief, Uptick in Dizziness and Sedation. March 23, 2022 An agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its first annual update of an ongoing systematic review of …
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WEBSep 20, 2024 · California Auditor Slams Regulators’ Handling of Local Grant Program. September 3, 2024 An excerpt from the latest edition of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter. The DEA Will Hold a Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing in December. Here’s How We Got Here. August 27, 2024 An excerpt from the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
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WEBMay 10, 2021 · Illinois Governor Signs Bill to Create Additional Cannabis Licenses for Equity Applicants. July 16, 2021 Equity was front and center in the push for legalization in Illinois. But the state’s industry has remained dominated by the …
In Historic Vote, United Nations Acknowledges ... - Cannabis Wire
WEBDec 2, 2020 · The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs vote, in response to World Health Organization recommendations, is the first-ever loosening of global restrictions on cannabis. For the first time in history, the United Nations will loosen its position on cannabis, recognizing its therapeutic uses. Don’t miss out. Subscribe now for …
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WEBJul 23, 2024 · November 8, 2023 And, since last year, all political subgroups are in favor, from liberals to conservatives. West Coast States Want to Ship Cannabis East. Now What? May 9, 2023 With Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature last week, Washington has joined Oregon and California in seeking interstate cannabis commerce. But …
The Leader of the DOJ Marijuana Working Group Has a Message …
WEBFeb 13, 2019 · On November 7, the very morning that former Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ resignation letter was submitted, the Department of Justice made a significant, albeit little noticed announcement: Billy Williams, the Oregon US Attorney, was appointed to chair to the Department of Justice’s Marijuana Working Group, which is studying the outcomes of legal cannabis across the country.
Study suggests cannabis consumers need more anesthesia, pain …
WEBOct 5, 2020 · The study, presented Monday at Anesthesiology 2020, showed that Colorado cannabis consumers, hospitalized for leg surgery after leg breaks, had more pain and needed more anesthesia. Research on the effects of cannabis consumption on people needing anesthesia for medical procedures is growing. And new, first-of-its kind research presented Monday ...
Vermont: As State Eyes Adult Use Sales, Attorney ... - Cannabis Wire
WEBDec 6, 2019 · Vermont legalized cannabis last year, but only home grown. The panel focused on neighboring Maine and Massachusetts, which fully legalized and allowed sales, albeit very differently.
New Zealand: When It Comes to Cannabis, This Liberal Nation Is …
WEBApr 26, 2019 · New Zealand ranks seventh in the world for cannabis consumption, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Around 12 percent of New Zealand’s population, from teenagers to baby boomers, use it regularly. Cannabis is classified as a Class C drug in New Zealand, meaning it is placed in the least-dangerous category of illegal drugs.