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California Judge Rules Gov. Newsom's Hemp Ban Stands Despite Industry Pushback (Corrected)
Monday, October 14, 2024 - 4:02pm | 491Editor’s note: This article was updated to correctly state the title of the CCO and co-founder of Cornbread Hemp. A California judge has denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed by national hemp advocates and businesses, including Cheech and Chong's Global Holdings, aimed at blocking...
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Cheech And Chong's Cannabis Company Responds To Gov Newsom's Ban On Hemp Products Containing Any 'Detectable Amount' Of THC
Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 3:38pm | 569Governor Gavin Newsom‘s Friday announcement that his administration intends to undertake emergency regulations that would ban hemp products containing any "detectable amount of total THC" sent shock waves through California’s hemp and cannabis industry. Newsom said in a statement that...
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Gov. Newsom's Total Ban On Hemp THC Could Crush California's Billion-Dollar Industry, Say Stakeholders (UPDATED)
Friday, September 6, 2024 - 5:31pm | 761Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include reactions from California hemp industry stakeholders. California Governor Gavin Newsom made a sudden move on Friday, proposing emergency regulations that would completely ban THC, the intoxicating compound found in cannabis, from all hemp...
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Gov. Newsom Leads Crackdown: 2.2 Million Fake Cannabis Packages Marketed As Children's Candy Seized In Sting
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 10:06am | 588California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that an operation led by his Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than 2.2 million illegal cannabis packages marked with the universal symbol of legal California cannabis. The sting, which took place in the Los Angeles Toy...
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Gavin Newsom Planning Legislation That Will Allow Arizonans Access Abortion In California: 'I Recognize What's At Stake'
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 9:42pm | 602Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has unveiled plans to propose legislation aimed at helping Arizonans access abortion services in California. This comes in the wake of a near-total abortion ban in Arizona. What Happened: The California governor’s initiative is a direct response to the Arizona...
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Hiring In California? Don't Ask About Cannabis Use, Says Gov. Newsom Who Axes Cannabis Cafes & More
Monday, October 9, 2023 - 3:49pm | 750California is witnessing significant changes in its cannabis laws, following a series of bills signed and vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Want to know more about the state of California's cannabis industry? Tune in to the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. For existing...
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Gov Newsom Green Lights Medical Psychedelics If Rescheduled And New Marijuana Testing Rules
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 2:44pm | 481California’s Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed two of several psychedelics and marijuana proposals. The Bills AB1021 enables “a physician, pharmacist, or other authorized healing arts licensee acting within their scope of practice” to prescribe and dispense current Schedule I...
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Child Safety Vs. Brand Identity: California Bill Sparks Controversy Over Cannabis Advertising Regulations
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 5:25pm | 530Assembly Bill 1207 (AB 1207) in California has ignited a contentious debate surrounding cannabis advertising regulations. This legislation, currently awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's decision, aims to address concerns about the appeal of cannabis products to minors, reported SF Gate. About The...
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Governor Newsom To Review Expanded Marijuana Rights Bills For Patients And Employees
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 4:56pm | 576This article was originally published by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and appears here with permission. Lawmakers have advanced two bills to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that seek to expand the rights of cannabis consumers. Senate Bill 302 expands...
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Multi-Million Dollar Cannabis Seizure In California Underscores Crackdown: $68.5M In Illegal Weed
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 7:33pm | 537In a recent crackdown, California authorities seized a staggering $68.5 million in illegal cannabis, marking a significant blow to the illicit weed market in the Golden State. This operation, carried out by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in conjunction with the state’s...
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'Manson Girl' Released From Prison: A Story About LSD, Mind Control, Violence And The CIA's Secret Experiments
Friday, July 21, 2023 - 3:19pm | 2463Original story by Natalia Kesselman on El Planteo. The purpose of this article is not to defend or justify Van Houten's actions or to demonize psychedelics which, if used correctly, have been shown to have enormous benefits. Every day there is more research and treatment based on psychotropic...
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Reparations For Black Americans Impacted By War On Drug Recommended By California Task Force
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 6:24pm | 338California's Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans has recommended $228 billion in reparations for those affected by the war on drugs, specifically targeting economically deprived areas. The final report, to be submitted on June 29, along with the additional...
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San Diego Lowers Taxes For Marijuana Operators To Help Them Compete And Benefit Community
Saturday, January 28, 2023 - 9:08pm | 547San Diego’s Board of Supervisors voted to lower tax rates for cannabis shops in the county to allow businesses to compete with those in neighboring cities, reported San Diego Union-Tribune. Following a 4-1 board vote, the tax measure would be imposed on five existing legal...
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Is The US Forgetting About Human Rights? Politicians Want To Sterilize Drug Users And Send Them To Forced Labor Camps
Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 10:06am | 1266By Joana Scopel via El Planteo According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 107,000 Americans died of a fatal drug overdose in 2021. Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids claimed the lives of more than 70,000 people. Suggested Extreme Drug Policies Faced with the...
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Seeks Interstate Cannabis Trade: Could California Supply The Nation?
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - 4:25pm | 541In September, during the Oakland International Film Festival, Governor Gavin Newsom (D) talked about the benefits of Federal legalization for California growers, who could potentially supply the nation with premium legal cannabis. He also thanked cannabis advocates and activists for their...