By Joanne Cachapero Variscite’s attorney said the injunction could be over tomorrow, but the state would rather litigate. In September, a Michigan man filed suit against the state of New York alleging the state’s licensing requirements for cannabis retail businesses discriminate against out-of-state applicants, based on an obscure piece of constitutional interstate … [Read more...] about Michigan Man’s Suit Blocks Licenses for NY Dispensaries
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The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
Advancing Indigenous Voices in the Cannabis Industry Graphic by The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) With the emergence of the cannabis industry in the United States, The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), aims to shift focus to tribal cannabis markets. As a non-profit organization, ICIA is dedicated to advocacy and empowerment of … [Read more...] about The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
California Governor Newsom Signs 10 Cannabis Bills Permitting Interstate Commerce, Employment Protections, and Expunging Records
Graphic by Julia Meyer The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom (D), signed a set of cannabis-related bills recently, enacting 10 new laws for the state. Nearing the end of the legislative session, the legislature delivered several measures for Gov. Newsom to approve including setting up California to allow interstate cannabis commerce, providing employment protections for … [Read more...] about California Governor Newsom Signs 10 Cannabis Bills Permitting Interstate Commerce, Employment Protections, and Expunging Records
Chris Alexander: His Work for the Cannabis Industry
Photo via Rootscamp Last month, New York officials started a public health campaign aimed at spreading awareness of current cannabis laws, and paving the way towards legalizing the sale of cannabis in the state. Through this campaign, ads and messages will be put up to educate the public on how to use cannabis responsibly and safely. The Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Chris Alexander: His Work for the Cannabis Industry
The HOPE Act Aims to Clear Cannabis Convictions and Restart Lives
The proposed HOPE Act would equalize the field for those with nonviolent cannabis charges on their records. Photo via VladimirKoval. The Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act aims to expunge cannabis convictions from millions of Americans’ records. This would reopen opportunities for essentials like employment, housing, loans and … [Read more...] about The HOPE Act Aims to Clear Cannabis Convictions and Restart Lives
