Several states are aiming to decriminalize or legalize psychedelics. Photo credit: By Simol1407. Magic mushrooms, MDMA and other psychedelics have states taking steps towards decriminalization and legalization for various benefits. Legislators are following suit of Oregon’s Measure 109, a ballot measure that voters passed in 2020 allowing citizens statewide to have … [Read more...] about The Psychedelics Movement Could be Hitting Your State or City Soon
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The Dime: 11/27/2020
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. Written by Katie Bryan | Emerald Magazine Virginia’s CannaPlans The state of Virginia could be the first of the southeastern … [Read more...] about The Dime: 11/27/2020
Virginia Governor Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization
Six months after approving decriminalization, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans on November 16th to introduce adult-use cannabis legalization to the state’s General Assembly this January. The time has come to legalize marijuana in our Commonwealth, and Virginia will get this right.https://t.co/cmfqiAhW56— Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) November 16, … [Read more...] about Virginia Governor Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization
Justice Denied: Joe Francis of Norfolk, Virginia
Joe Francis, now age 43, was caught with half an ounce of cannabis at age 19 and the cruel consequences have followed him ever since. Many of the kids Joe knew at age 19 smoked cannabis like he did back then. But one of these kids was caught, charged, then falsely informed police that Joe was his supplier. “I don’t know why he did that. We were kids and I guess this is … [Read more...] about Justice Denied: Joe Francis of Norfolk, Virginia
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