Written by Sonia Case Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Party Poopers Galore In November, Mississippians are set to vote on Initiative 65. If passed, doctors could … [Read more...] about The Dime: 7/31/2020
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Cannabis Decriminalization Went Into Effect in Virginia
Earlier this spring (May 21st, 2020), Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation to decriminalize cannabis possession and reduce penalties for offenses involving personal possession of up to 1 ounce of cannabis. The law officially went into effect as of July 1st, 2020. That makes Virginia the 27th state to enact policy change, making cannabis … [Read more...] about Cannabis Decriminalization Went Into Effect in Virginia
The Dime: 7/3/2020
Written by Sonia Case Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Sorry, My B On Monday, June 28th, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis officially signed House Bill 1424 into … [Read more...] about The Dime: 7/3/2020
The Dime: 6/5/2020
By Sonia Case Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Black Lives Matter Cannabis legalization or, at the very least, decriminalization, is a key step in combating the systemic … [Read more...] about The Dime: 6/5/2020
Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Waivers With “New Plan for Black America”
Written by Rita Thompson For those who haven’t paid much mind to the presumptive 2020 Democratic nominee's stance on weed, it’s changed quite a bit over the years. Looking Back at Biden’s Vice Presidency While serving as Vice President in 2010 back, Joe Biden held strong in his position as a cannabis-critic. In a December 2010 interview with ABC News, Biden … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Waivers With “New Plan for Black America”
