https://www.ussc.gov/research/data-reports/overview-federal-criminal-cases-fiscal-year-2020

(April 2021) This publication presents a broad overview of federal sentencing data for fiscal year 2020. It provides a brief, easy-to-use reference on the types of criminal cases handled by federal courts and the punishments imposed on offenders convicted in those cases. ... See more

A quick look at the past to understand the future:
https://youtu.be/C8kXROix92s?t=930

Marijuana is a gateway drug. -Lt. Josh Green

http://www.ililani.media/2017/08/hawaii-anti-marijuana-bureaucrat.html

Cure Oahu employees one of the cops that hurt the most patients in our state. ... See more

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Charlotte Figi Day!
Realm of Caring Memorial and Benefit Concert Starts in 4 hours!
https://rocktheroc.org/

ROCK THE ROC CHARLOTTE FIGI MEMORIAL & BENEFIT CONCERT BROUGHT TO YOU BY REALM OF CARING APRIL / 076pm MDT/8pm EDT Days Hours Minutes Seconds FEATURING      PERFORMANCES       &       APPEARANCES      BY THE AVETT BROTHERS DR SANJAY GUPTA JASON MRAZ MICHAEL FRANTI RUTHIE FOSTER GLEN PHIL... ... See more

https://www.leafly.com/news/health/cannabis-routine-and-aging?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email_news&utm_campaign=040721_us_wed

Cannabis and aging are two natural parts of life. As you get older, you might notice your tolerance and consumption change.

What they want: The coalition will advocate for removing penalties for marijuana offenses and ensuring people from the illicit market will be able to transition to a regulated market. The group also wants regulatory frameworks that promote free markets and low tax rates.
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/06/charles-koch-snoop-dogg-marijuana-legalization-479148 ... See more

The Cannabis Freedom Alliance could change the dynamics of the marijuana legalization debate.

https://youtu.be/UVQJ6mXiiVU

#cbdoil #Cannabidiol #stress #painreliever #CBD #cbdhealth #cbdlife #cbdproducts #cbdcommunity #cbdbenefits Cbd For Anxiety? And how it Interacts with your b...

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/biden-is-too-busy-to-decriminalize-marijuana-harris-says/

Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration isn’t focused on following through on its marijuana reform pledges because it’s too overwhelmed with responding to the coronavirus pandemic. In an interview with The San Francisco Chronicle, the vice president was asked about cannabis po... ... See more

https://www.celebstoner.com/news/celebstoner-news/2017/04/06/marijuana-minstrel-david-peel-passes-away/
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New York's most famous street musician, David Peel - best known for his song, "I Like Marijuana," passed away on April 6, 2017. He was 73.

Decision making this morning on HB477.
Watch it go down on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNasTzt6to&feature=youtu.be

Description:
Authorizes the department of health to allow a licensed dispensary to purchase up to three thousand grams of medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products from another licensed dispensary to ensure ongoing qualifying patient access. Increases the allowable number of production centers and retail dispensing locations per dispensary license. Places certain limits on where qualifying patients can obtain medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products after 12/31/21. Authorizes the department of health to set fee structures for the submission of applications for each additional production center and retail dispensing location and for dispensary-to-dispensary sales. Permits inspections of registered grow sites by department of health or law enforcement to verify compliance with cannabis plant limits for cultivation by qualifying patients. Limits dispensary-to-dispensary sales to those located on the same island, as long as federal law prohibits the transportation of medical cannabis over a body of water. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)

The committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-06-21 9:55AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
Hearing notice:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC-WAM_04-06-21-1_.HTM ... See more

Agendas:WAM 9:30 AMhttp://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-06-21_.PDFJDC-WAM 9:45 AMhttp://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021...

https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/marijuana_law/2021/04/senate-majority-leader-shrewdly-emphasizing-freedom-in-his-push-for-federal-marijuana-reform.html#
The federal marijuana reform bill that passed through the US House late last year was the "Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act" (the MORE Act). But the marijuana reform bill that Senator Chuck Schumer first introduced in the US Senate in 2018 was called the "Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act." ... See more

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From NY Governor's website:
"The bill also expands New York State's existing medical marijuana and cannabinoid hemp programs. The legislation provides licensing for marijuana producers, distributors, retailers, and other actors in the cannabis market, and creates a social and economic equity program to assist individuals disproportionately impacted by cannabis enforcement that want to participate in the industry."

Official statement:
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-legislation-legalizing-adult-use-cannabis ... See more

Governor Cuomo signed legislation (S.854-A/A.1248-A) legalizing adult-use cannabis, fulfilling a key component of his 2021 State of the State agenda.