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Did You Know Cannabis Lobbying Isn't New? Early 1900s Pharmacies Pushed To Sell 'Marijuana Cigarettes' For Fifty Cents
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 9:04am | 1016In their book “From Criminalizing to Decriminalizing Marijuana,” Nikolay Anguelov and Michael P. MacCarthy explain that the cannabis lobby in Congress serves to advocate for legalization, medical research and financial regulations. However, did you know that cannabis lobbying is...
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Crafting Winning Strategies, Expert Lobbyist Shares Insights On Cannabis Advocacy
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 10:44am | 668Reginald Babin, a veteran lobbyist with expertise in gun policy, cannabis policy and legislative politics sheds light on the challenges of prioritizing issues in Congress and the crucial role of advocates and lobbyists in advancing cannabis reform. "It's a difficult job that involves...
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John Boehner Accused of Stealing Data From Marijuana Lobbyist
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 - 5:26pm | 241John Boehner, former speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, backed out of a deal to join a marijuana lobbying group after he allegedly stole talking points from another lobbyist, an explosive lawsuit claims, reported the New York Post. Boehner signed an agreement in March...