Marijuana

Potential California Legislation Could Open Doors For Medical Marijuana in Hospitals

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New California legislation could make it possible for hospitals to give cannabis to patients in legalized states. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the governor of California’s office are determining if hospitals and healthcare facilities can allow patients to use medical marijuana without the risk of federal funding being stripped in …

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Marijuana Education Program Added to Social Equity License Application

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Arizona adds an education program to apply for social equity license. A marijuana business education program has been added as a mandatory step for the process of applying for a social equity license in Arizona. The class will be offered for free by the Arizona Department of Health and Safety. This program will be required …

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The US Senate Introduced a Draft Bill to Legalize Marijuana.

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A draft bill has been introduced to Congress with the potential to legalize marijuana at the federal level.  The conversation of legalizing marijuana at the federal level is starting once again with the unveiling of Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s newest draft bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. This bill comes following the …

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Arizona Department of Health Services to Hand Out Social Equity Marijuana Licenses

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People Worry About Rules Following 26 Social Equity Marijuana Licenses to be Given out in Arizona Some Arizona citizens are worried about the unfair draft rules announced on May 6 by the Department of Health Services (DHS) for the 26 social equity marijuana licenses being given out. The 26 social equity marijuana licenses being given …

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Attorney Brad Rideout Featured on AZTV to Explain Marijuana Laws

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Rideout Law joins AZTV to explain current state marijuana laws.  On 4/20, attorney Brad Rideout of Rideout Law joined AZTV and host Brand Perry to break down the Arizona Marijuana laws and how to stay on the right side of the law for the holiday and beyond.  04-20-21 – Rideout LawHD from KB Woods on …

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How Do DUI Laws and Recreational Marijuana Work Together?

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Arizona’s legalization of recreational marijuana has created a host of confusion and changes for both law enforcement and the public. Since Arizona passed the historic Proposition 207 this last November, businesses, citizens, and law enforcement have been trying to adjust to new rules and many gray areas of the law. One area of law that …

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How 2020 Has Changed Criminal Justice Throughout the United States

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The United States has seen a number of positive reforms to criminal justice over the course of 2020, with just a few minor setbacks. This year has been a tough one for millions of Americans all around the country. Through the COVID Pandemic and the election, America has experienced both positive and negative changes. Some …

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Arizona Prop 207 Passes With 60% of the Vote

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Arizona voters passed a landmark proposition that has legalized the recreational consumption and sale of marijuana throughout the state. Since Arizona passed the legalization of medical marijuana back in 2010, support for adding recreational marijuana grew steadily over time. After a similar measure narrowly failed back in 2016, advocates for Prop 207 knew that victory …

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Maricopa County 2020 Election Could Bring Big Change to Mass Incarceration

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This election season is bringing the Maricopa County Attorney position to the ballot. The incumbent Allister Adel is concerned with keeping the status quo. However, during her tenure she has implemented smaller necessary changes, such as the policy that would drop marijuana-possession charges if the person was to obtain a marijuana card. The Democratic challenger, …

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AZ Federal Judge Upholds Child Abuse ‘Black List’

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A Maricopa County federal judge dismissed a legal challenge to Arizona’s Department of Child Safety’s new child abuse blacklist policy. Recently, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge dismissed the New Civil Liberties Alliance’s challenge to the Arizona Department of Child Safety’s child abuse registry. This database provides a digital collection of child abuse offenders and …

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