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US Must Legalize Marijuana And Expunge Drug Convictions To Meet ‘Moral Obligation’ Of ‘Justice For All,’ Congressional Resolution Says

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A democratic director “his moral knowledge of the country” about the legalization of marijuana “, legalizing marijuana records, and when people can control the substances controlled in a fashion supervised, to prevent supervised deaths.

Legislation presented by representatives of Ayanna Pressley (D-MA). It proposes many reforms to combat incarceration, racial discrimination, dependency, and homeless systemic problems.

Kannabis is not the focus of the size, but is called to dismiss the behavior and deviating cases that do not require non-confinement “behavior and deviation.

A part of this effort should be a “dependency, poverty, poverty, poverty, poverty and disability, legalizing marijuana and overdose prevention sites, stealing low-level goods, and discovering records of individuals related to all crimes related to drugs.”

This marks The fourth Congress has submitted a resolution in a row. The past version does not have hearings or advanced votes.

The size also emphasizes that about 30% of federal prisoners serve drug-related phrases.

The many individuals with chronic diseases often receive little or no treatment, and individuals with substance use disorders are higher in prisons and prisons.

In addition, measurement dissolved the 1994 crime bill, former President Joe Biden promoted the policies of Senate and Drug Punitif. The size must be replaced by the “historical public health agenda,” resolution says.

It also requires the termination of penalty between the crack and the cocaine of the dust.

The Weart Of The proposition It emphasizes that the “Federal Government has a duty to reconstruct the American legal system, to make it smaller, safer, punitive and more communicative.”

Resolutions will be seen whether it is possible to move the GOP controlled conference. While Donald Trump protected the shelves of cannabis reform before President, it shows resistance to reducing damage initiatives.

For example, Trump signed an executive order this month This is receiving a boost of the drug policy reform community, efforts to reduce damage and, specifically through direct consumer programs.

In Rescencheduling, there would be no federally legalized marijuana lawnized press resumer calls for the right-handed agents The president immediately decided after an announcement of a decision about the subject.

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Scott Miracle-Gro Gardening owner recently said that Trump said directly “more than once” from that position He wants to see the marijuana’s reversion process.

The Administration also planned by the Former Conference of Trump Administration (DEA) Soon “will be pierced” Federal State Marijuana in the face of the policy conflictNot to remove the confusion, emphasizing the need to create.

Meanwhile, Terrence Cole was sworn in the last month as a new administrator, waived to list “list of strategic priorities” Instead, in anti-traffic enforcement, Mexican posters, fentanyl supply chains, drugs equipped with drugs, crypty, dark web and other topics is host.

Therefore, CO said in the confirmation of April Analyzing the proposal for the renewal marijuana waiting for government would be “one of my first priorities” after taking office.

Monthly before, former secretary secretary secretary Sean Spicer planned that Trump did not legalize marijuanaAlthough it is an extraordinary topic from the current reset proposal to be considered.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) initially named U.S. procurator in the current period, it has also renewed Cannabis Resceduling call“The game is over at the Democrats in the Botel box” If the President progresses in the reform.

Meanwhile, Trump Fabrizio, Lee & Associates is a strategic consultancy and research company that has shown a registered voter survey The majority of Republicans is a variety of cannabis reform.

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Hemp still attractive for growers despite uncertain future

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South Dakota, the nation’s No. 1 producer of hemp fiber, is getting a major addition to its hemp processing industry this year that will help expand the state’s growing and product-making capacity. But federal legislation related to reopening the government after a seven-week shutdown that seeks to change how the plant can be used poses an existential threat to its growth, some industry members said.

It is representative of the growing two-pronged hemp industry: producing goods such as animal bedding, hemp wood and plastic, and creating consumable goods for humans and animals, some of which are intoxicating.

John Peterson, founder of Dakota Hemp, an industrial hemp grower near Wakonda, is almost ready to open the state’s second hemp processing facility. It will be operational by the end of the year and will have the ability to process hemp fibers and stalks, the thick, woody parts of the plant, into a variety of products.

On the farm, Peterson also grows cannabidiol, or CBD, plants, which produce Dakota Hemp-branded CBD products, such as tinctures, lotions and pet treats, among other items sold statewide.

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North Carolina Hemp Businesses Brace For Impact Of New Federal THC Product Ban

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“We have a year to figure it out or we have a year to like it, crush it and fight for the plant and we hope to change that with the legislation.”

By Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline

For Hannah DeLange, the most rewarding aspect of running Redhead Hemp’s Durham location has been “creating a space where people feel comfortable and safe,” creating an inviting social atmosphere much like a coffee shop or bar.

Shelves are stocked with CBD gummies, Delta-9 sangrias and THC caramels, among other drinks and treats with promises like “sleep with benefits” and “lower calories, bigger vibes.”

The interior of the store looks cozy, with plants covering the brick walls with brightly colored artwork and plush sofas and chairs for relaxing. At the store’s “Canna Cafe,” customers can sit down with hemp-infused tea and coffee.

“It’s kind of a space for everybody,” DeLang said. “It has to be a plant for all people, and it has to be accessible, and to create a space that can really personify that.”

Now, the future of that space and many others like it are in jeopardy, with the majority of hemp-based cannabinoid products set to become illegal in November 2026.

Hemp business owners in North Carolina and their counterparts across the US are grappling with the impact of the ban, with some mounting advocacy efforts to reverse the ban and others working to narrow the range of CBD products that will remain legal.

“I think there is a lot of fear”

“We found out the morning of the Senate vote that this was happening,” said Emma MacAdam, owner of Redhead Hemp. “It was pretty clear when they put it in the bill that that bill was going to pass, so it just seemed like a vicious way for them to push their agenda into a bill that was so necessary and important to so many people.”

Hemp and marijuana are varieties of the cannabis plant, which differ mainly in levels of the psychoactive compound THC, with hemp containing much less. CBD, another chemical produced by the cannabis plant, does not have an intoxicating effect by itself, but it does produce a calming effect and has been shown to help treat pain and anxiety.

The ban, which significantly lowers the acceptable level of THC in hemp products, was passed earlier this week as part of a farm credit bill along with a stopgap funding deal to end the federal government shutdown.

It bans the sale of hemp products, including CBD products, that contain more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container, DeLange and MacAdam said, about 99.5 percent of their stock. That would eliminate “full-spectrum” hemp products, which they said make up the most typical CBD products.

“They’re basically saying we can only use the non-intoxicating parts of the plant,” DeLange said. “For a lot of people, the compound THC, even that small amount that you see across the spectrum, that’s really important for pain relief, anxiety, sleep and things like that.”

DeLange said using CBD products has also helped some clients stop using opioids or stop drinking heavily. “Beverages have been a great resource for a lot of people who want a healthier alternative to that.”

The ban comes after lobbying by the marijuana industry and state law enforcement that the hemp industry exploited a loophole to sell products with many of marijuana’s effects but without regulatory oversight. The senators say they never intended to open up a recreational hemp market and only wanted to allow the cultivation of industrial hemp.

The reason, according to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other co-sponsors of the Farm Bill, is to “keep these dangerous products out of the hands of children, keeping the hemp industry to farmers,” and to do so, it closes a loophole that allows CBD products to be sold with less than 0.3 percent THC, a threshold that the Farm Bill originally helped overcome.

“Unfortunately, companies have exploited a loophole in the 2018 law by taking legal amounts of THC from hemp and turning it into an intoxicating substance, then marketing it to children in candy-like containers and selling it in easily accessible places like gas stations and convenience stores across our country,” McConnell said.

MacAdam and DeLange pushed back that the products are aimed at younger customers. They said their store has a strict 21+ policy.

“It’s very easy to use the iconic ‘save the children’ flag for a lot of things, I think there’s a lot of fear around cannabis – that’s the history of cannabis, period,” DeLange said.

“And there’s no talk of parental responsibility in that matter, or the fact that liquor isn’t safe for kids, and a lot of the new liquor companies are pretty and colorful,” MacAdam added. “I think it’s a complete escape.”

‘Wild West’

The rapid change to the ban represents a significant change for an industry that has seen little regulation in many states, including North Carolina, for the past seven years.

North Carolina has not enacted regulations on intoxicating hemp products, even with basic age restrictions, despite the support of the state Senate, Gov. Josh Stein (D) and Attorney General Jeff Jackson (D).

In February, the state’s child welfare task force reported a 600 percent increase in emergency room visits for minors related to cannabis use since 2019. Stein launched the Cannabis Products Advisory Council in June, saying “our state’s unregulated cannabis market is a wild west and is crying out for order.”

Last month, Jackson joined attorneys general in 38 states to ask Congress to regulate the sale of CBD products, asking lawmakers to “clarify the federal definition of hemp” during the appropriations process.

“Efforts by states to outlaw hemp-derived psychoactive products to protect their citizens cannot solve this problem,” the attorney general’s letter says. “Such efforts can only lead to unique and ineffective prohibitions and regulations that differ from state to state and will not stop the flood of THC mail order products from being transmitted through interstate commerce.”

Bills proposed in North Carolina that have not advanced this year include bans on sales to minors and sales permit requirements and child-friendly packaging and printed warnings. A bill passed by the Senate in June, which Jackson spoke for, would ban the sale of hemp-derived drinks, gummies and other products to anyone under 21 and prohibit their use on school grounds, among other rules, like a licensing process.

That bill and many others died in the powerful House Rules Committee, now chaired by Rep. John Bell (R-Wayne), who in 2024 became chairman of the hemp company Asterra Labs. Bell did not respond to multiple requests for comment for this story.

MacAdam said the lack of regulation has been a boon in some ways, such as making the industry more accessible to those with relatively few resources, creating greater opportunities for traditional business owners.

“It’s really nice when there’s no barrier to seeing what an industry can do. There’s no license that you have to pay $100,000 for. I started this business with a little money and a big goal, and I’m so grateful for all the people we’ve met along the way,” he said.

“It’s part of our way of life”

Also stopping are farm owners of flowering or smokeable hemp, a crop grown to make CBD products. Dana Rider, co-owner of Otherside Farm in rural Buncombe County, said the industry has been “disgusted” since hemp products were legalized in 2018 thanks to potential bans.

“We’d freak out and then everything would be fine, or they’d put it off for another year,” Rider said. “Obviously, (the ban) is going to strike a chord somewhere because, you know, it’s part of our livelihood.”

He said his family started growing hemp a year after starting their farm. Other farmers he knows have switched to hemp to revive their run-down tobacco farms and dairies. They now operate an online store, Otherside Hemp, and also sell their products in stores across the state. “It’s part of our income and helps keep the farm going,” he said.

He said that for many clients, the goal is not to undergo a chemical, but to manage pain and other conditions such as insomnia and anxiety.

“Your grandmother and your aunt and your parents don’t want to feel different, they don’t want to have that altered consciousness,” Rider said. “They just want to feel better.”

MacAdam and Rider both say they have been in conversation with other business owners who are working to push back against the ban before it goes into effect.

“We carry a lot of small businesses, a lot of family-run businesses, so we’re very concerned about our friends,” MacAdam said.

Otherside Farm plans to ask its supporters to contact state and local representatives about the ban, Rider said. “We have a year to figure it out or we have a year to like it, crush it and fight for the plant and we hope to change that with the legislation.”

“We will wait,” he added. “Until they tell us we can’t sell our stuff anymore, we’re going to keep selling our stuff and growing and producing our products.”

While some farms and shops will be able to continue to legally sell products processed to remove THC, also known as “CBD isolates,” Rider said his farm does not have the equipment to produce them. Since they only sell full-spectrum products, their entire product range would be wiped out by the ban.

“For us, we can’t really pivot, can we?” said Rider. “We wouldn’t be around anymore, basically, and that’s sad to think about.”

This story was first published by NC Newsline.

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Organic Remedies donates $100,000 to support court appointed special advocates for children

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Organic Remedies has raised $100,000 to support Pennsylvania Court-appointed Special Advocates for Children. PA CASA is a statewide, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to grow, strengthen and unify local CASA programs to ensure the overall safety, well-being and forever home of all children affected by abuse and neglect in Pennsylvania. By supporting a network of affiliated local CASA programs, building new CASA programs, as well as providing training, technical assistance, and continuous quality improvement, PA CASA improves outcomes for children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect.

The company’s fourth annual fundraising golf tournament, held Sept. 5 at Carlisle Country Club, raised funds through golf registrations and other golf activities. More than 100 golfers, including business partners and other representatives of the medical marijuana industry, participated in the golf outing to raise funds for PA CASA. This year’s contribution of $100,000 exceeded last year’s collection by more than $20,000. The donation was presented to the organization on Nov. 12 at the Carlisle Country Club in Carlisle, Pa.

“Every child deserves a safe and caring home, free from fear, hunger and abuse. At Organic Remedies, we are proud to support PA CASA to protect vulnerable children and provide them with a chance for a brighter future. We hope our contribution will help expand training and develop new programs that ensure more children can find safe and permanent homes,” said Mark Toigo, CEO of Organic Remedies.

“We are deeply grateful to Organic Remedies for their generous contribution to support our mission: to grow, strengthen and unite local CASA programs to ensure the safety, well-being and permanent homes of all abused and neglected children in Pennsylvania,” said Jennifer DeBalko, CEO and President of the PA Court of Special Advocates for Children. “With 21 local programs serving 32 counties, there is still much work to be done. This donation will significantly enhance our training efforts and help us develop new programs across the state. Thank you, Organic Remedies, for being with us.”

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