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Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: GDNSF) (CSE:GDNS) , a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP developer, has continued its efforts to help individuals impacted by non-violent cannabis convictions with three free expungement clinics. During the month of October, Goodness Growth...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is once again standing up for immigrants. In a recent interview with Pod Save America, AOC applauded President Biden’s recent cannabis pardons but criticized them for excluding immigrants who were undocumented at the time of their...

Cannabis activists protested outside of the White House on Monday, urging President Biden to keep on his promise and release people who are in jail over marijuana-related offenses. The action was organized by Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) the Last Prisoner Project (LPP)...

Jane Technologies, Inc. launched its new iOS app. Collections, Jane's personalization feature within the app, help users discover new brands and products through recommendations based on activity, reviews, and user interests–similar to how Spotify personalizes a playlist or Airbnb...

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: AAWH) (CSE:AAWH.U), has announced an array of programs and initiatives to support cannabis expungement efforts. The announcements include increased donations through the Ascend Foundation to address the impact of the War on Drugs, donations to equity...

TILT Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: TLLTF) (NEO:TILT) Q2 2022 revenue was $47.1 million, a 2.88% decrease compared to $48.5 million in the prior year. The decrease in revenue was driven by lower sales volume and pricing for certain products in the company’s inhalation business, partially offset by...

It's been said by many, maybe millions, and now Joe Rogan has joined the chorus in his inimitable fashion.  "F**k, it's horrible. It's for nothing. It's like she's the clearest form of political prisoner," he said on one of his recent shows, The Joe...

Healthtech company Veriheal will soon be closing submissions for its third annual Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship and encourages eligible students to apply before the July 30 deadline. The winners of $25,000 in total awards will be notified in August. The scholarship is available to U.S. college...

This article was originally published in September 2020. This week's Benzinga Cannabis Hour featured Last Prisoner Project's Steve DeAngelo; Hoban Law Group's Bob Hoban; and The People's Dispensary's Christine De La Rosa (link to video below). Co-hosts Patrick Lane and Javier...

Harvest Direct, a cannabis biotech and IP company founded in Seattle, officially added Andrew and Steve DeAngelo to the company's advisory board. The co-founders of Harborside Inc (OTCMKTS: HBORF) join the advisory board, with Steve serving as business development advisor and Andrew as public...

Serviceplan Group, in partnership with a group of cannabis industry leaders including platform provider AROYA, retailer and manufacturer GABY Inc. (OTC: GABLF) and nonprofit Last Prisoner Project have launched Freedom Grams, a cannabis brand that comes in packages of 0.3, 3.5, 8.7, 18.0, 23.5-...

We recently asked incarcerated cannabis prisoners to send me their thoughts answering the question, "What does 420 mean to you?" Below are four incredibly touching letters that we received.  Edwin Rubis This year, cannabis enthusiasts will celebrate 4/20 around the world. In America...

CBD wellness brand House of Wise and a nonprofit dedicated to advancing criminal justice reform for the cannabis community, Last Prisoner Project, announced their new campaign, Justice For All. In honor of 420 – a holiday celebrated on April 20 that has long stood for community among cannabis...

Dr. Greenthumb’s will launch its cannabis flower line under the Dr. Greenthumb brand in California, Benzinga has learned exclusively. Created by B-Real, of the legendary hip hop group Cypress Hill, Dr. Greenthumb’s flower line was created with the intention of delivering high-...

Kevin Allen is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole in Louisiana after he was convicted for selling $20 worth of cannabis. Allen is one of more than 15.7 million Americans arrested for cannabis offenses over the last 20 years.  What Happened The Last Prisoner...