Category: Current Events
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Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana Launches Statewide Town Hall Tour
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana Launches Statewide Town Hall Tour By Jason Karimi | WeedPress | February 7, 2026 Scottsbluff to Lincoln: Advocates Take Patient Access Conversation Across the State Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) is hitting the road this week with a statewide town hall tour aimed at updating patients, families, and community members on…
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There Is No Such Thing as “Good Trouble.” There Is Only Trouble.
There Is No Such Thing as “Good Trouble.” There Is Only Trouble. By Jason Karimi | WeedPress | February 7, 2026 The phrase “good trouble” entered political vocabulary as a moral shield — a way to bless disruption in advance. It suggests that if your cause is righteous, the consequences are purified. That framing is…
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A Review of WeedPress: Structure Over Noise in Cannabis Policy
A Review of WeedPress: Structure Over Noise in Cannabis Policy By Jason Karimi | WeedPress | February 8, 2026 As cannabis regulation continues to evolve at the state and federal levels, much of the media coverage surrounding it remains personality-driven, headline-focused, or politically reactive. Against that backdrop, WeedPress has occupied a different lane: documentation, structural…
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Iowa Medical Cannabis Board Meeting Dates For 2026 Announced!
I rarely attend these but once a year via zoom to give data stats and updates on the $2,000,000 in sales I’m directly and solely responsible for in Iowa annually. Political theatre is a waste of time. For those seeking clout fame attention and celebrity status, when you attend these things, nobody cares about your…
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Updates From Visiting South Dakota Capitol So Far Today
From recent official remarks and events: The Supreme Court is hosting treatment court sessions at the Capitol Drug court policy and funding is a major legislative talking point Drug Court Advisory Council met Jan 27 (yesterday) This ties directly into: – Cannabis vs. criminal justice – How the state frames “treatment” vs. legalization – Budget…
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S. Rep. No. 91-613 (1969)
S. Rep. No. 91-613 (1969) is the Senate Judiciary Committee report accompanying S. 3246, the bill that became Title II and III of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-513), also known as the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This is the foundational federal law classifying drugs into schedules and…
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Help A REAL Cannabis Leader Win Office In South Dakota!
Dear friend and supporter, I’m reaching out because you are on my list of role models, trusted friends and past supporters who I can count on – if you haven’t heard already, I am running for State Representative, to serve in the South Dakota House of Representatives on behalf of the hard working, good people of…
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When “Good Trouble” Becomes Federal Felony Trouble: The Nekima Armstrong Case and Why Cannabis Can’t Afford Activism-by-Impulse
When “Good Trouble” Becomes Federal Felony Trouble: The Nekima Armstrong Case and Why Cannabis Can’t Afford Activism-by-Impulse A protest inside a Minnesota church has now turned into a federal felony case — and it’s the kind of story that doesn’t stay confined to one courtroom. It spills into the credibility of activist leadership, the public’s…
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Civil Case Inquiry — Cannabis Chem Lab, LLC v. Dakota Natural Solutions (Sept. 2025)
Update: case confirmed Bradley County, South Dakota court officials have confirmed that Cannabis Chem Lab, LLC v. Dakota Natural Solutions is an active civil case filed September 4, 2025 (Case No. 02CIV25-000228). The docket reflects no recorded updates since October 9, 2025, indicating the matter remains unresolved or inactive at this time. Where Dakota Natural…
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Phil Sinwell Didn’t Just Mentor Me. He Helped Raise Me (Tribute)
Some people are more than mentors. They become part of your family, part of your foundation, part of who you are before you even realize it. Phil Sinnwell was that person for me. From the time I was six years old, Phil was in my life. He came to my house for dinner. He sat…
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How South Dakota Cannabis Businesses Actually Interact With Federal Law: A Plain-English Guide for Patients, Owners, and Lawmakers
How South Dakota Cannabis Businesses Actually Interact With Federal Law: A Plain-English Guide for Patients, Owners, and Lawmakers By WeedPress Staff South Dakota has legal medical cannabis. The federal government still lists cannabis as Schedule I. Both of those statements are true at the same time—and that contradiction sits at the heart of nearly every…
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Big questions still unanswered about medical cannabis use
The biggest political show in Iowa, which hosted WeedPress for an hour long discussion in 2018, is discussing medical cannabis again: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-01-14/big-questions-still-unanswered-about-medical-cannabis-use Amusing watching what WeedPress predicted and helped bring to fruition – removing schedule one federally – being discussed. WeedPress is so far ahead on this discussion. For the tip of the spear on…
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Weedpress – About, Mission, Vision
Weedpress is an independent public-interest policy publication focused on cannabis law, regulatory accountability, and state-federal compliance issues in South Dakota and the Upper Midwest. We publish statutory analysis, regulatory conflict reporting, and legal policy commentary on issues where state cannabis programs intersect — and at times conflict — with federal law, constitutional limits, and due-process…
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South Dakota Department Of Health Response To WeedPress Audit Of Sales, Business Records
Good Morning Jason, If you are looking to obtain records please make a request with our public records request form. https://www.sd.gov/cs?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=f7f939eddbd4b150b2fb93d4f39619c0 Thanks! Kade Anderson Certifications Specialist Office of Medical Cannabis | Division of Licensure and Accreditation 605.773.3361 | 600 E Capitol Ave,Pierre This is in response to this: https://weedpress.wordpress.com/2026/01/11/whos-really-selling-what-a-statewide-audit-request-hits-south-dakotas-cannabis-program/
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The South Dakota Cannabis Ledger
Once WeedPress receives state sales data, within ten minutes the data will be uploaded here: https://sdcannabisledger.netlify.app/ That site will output tables for rankings, trends, actual sales, and other insights. Reporters, lawmakers, and investors/entrepreneurs can use this resource freely to make better informed decisions and public policy discussions will benefit as well. Read more:
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Who’s Really Selling What? A Statewide Audit Request Hits South Dakota’s Cannabis Program
South Dakota cannabis sales and business data brought to you by WeedPress!
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Paid Protestors Of Minnesota: Receipts Proving Taxpayer Fraud Here
Many people have noticed that agitators in Minneapolis are well-organized, sporting identical whistles, vests, and signs. Is this a grassroots organic movement? Of course not. Let’s take a look at the organizers and sponsors. The front facing group is called “Defend the 612.” In part, they recruit: Defend the 612 is being promoted by elected…
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Campaign to Discredit WeedPress Policy Work: Observed Tactics in Public Discourse
To me, the shift in the public conversation about WeedPress’s policy work over the past 20 months appears to reflect a pattern that tends to prioritize personal criticism over substantive engagement with statutory and policy arguments. In my view, this sort of discourse can undermine constructive policy debate and may contribute to reputational challenges for…
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The Work Continues
Dear MAPS community & supporters, “We must sustain resilience and passionate persistence in the face of adversity.” https://maps.org/news/bulletin/from-ricks-desk-2025/ In my last letter to the Bulletin, I wrote this quote as a response to the challenging times MAPS and the psychedelic ecosystem faced after the FDA rejected the New Drug Application for MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, and the Massachusetts Natural…
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Overdose Deaths Are Plummeting (Thank God)
Joe Rogan just said the quiet part out loud about Trump’s war on drugs and it completely shatters the media’s narrative. Overdose deaths are COLLAPSING nationwide and Rogan says it’s not an accident. “They’re blowing up these f*cking boats that are bringing in all the drugs!” ROGAN: “From the time Trump’s been in office, deaths…
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Mastering Linguistic Kill Shots W/Scott Adam’s
Scott Adams, the closest man to Jesus I’ve ever listened to or met alive today, will not make it through the end of January. Tributes are pouring out worldwide while Scott, whose battle with cancer has passed a turning point, is still kicking. Scott has been gracious kind and considerate in his handling of his…
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Nebraska First Freedom Act Floor Discussion
LB43 Floor Debate (January 23, 2024) KELLY: Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Senator Sanders, you are recognized open on LB43. SANDERS: Good morning, Mr. President, and members of the Legislature. I stand here today to bring LB43 before you. Earlier on in our education, we were taught about the separation of powers among three branches…
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Part 3: The Soft Wall
Reader note: This blog post protected by the constitution’s first amendment. Part 1: https://weedpress.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/the-difference-between-authority-and-control/ Part 2: https://weedpress.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/the-architecture-of-moral-power/ The Soft Wall There is a kind of censorship that does not look like censorship. It does not ban speech. It does not raid offices. It does not seize printing presses. It simply makes certain voices hard to…
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The Architecture of Moral Power
Reader note: This blog post protected by the constitution’s first amendment. Modern influence is no longer built primarily on results. It is built on positioning. Who is perceived as “good.” Who is framed as “safe.” Who is considered “above scrutiny.” These perceptions now function as a form of political armor. Moral Positioning as Infrastructure Reputation…
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The Difference Between Authority and Control
Reader note: This blog post protected by the constitution’s first amendment. The Difference Between Authority and Control There is a silent confusion happening in modern leadership culture. Many people believe authority and control are the same thing. They are not. Authority is granted. Control is imposed. And history is ruthless to leaders who confuse the…
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Negotiations Conquer Armies: The Haile Selassie Lesson from Law 3 of The 48 Laws of Power
Reader note: This blog post protected by the constitution’s first amendment. By Jason Karimi There is a persistent myth in modern political culture: that power is seized primarily through confrontation. Through resistance. Through force. History tells a far more dangerous—and far more instructive—truth. Empires are not usually conquered by armies. They are conquered by negotiations.…
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Why Consumers Prefer Walmart to Small Businesses
“Mom-and-pop” shops aren’t better. Amazon refunds you in 30 seconds while the indie biz ghosts you. Local cafes open whenever the owner feels like it. The neighborhood market is expensive and always out of what you need. CVS fills prescriptions on time; the independent pharmacy closes for lunch. You don’t have to worry about being…
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Alaska Requests Help From WeedPress
I was just contacted with a request to assist an Alaskan activist with legislation to reschedule cannabis following today’s historic Trump rescheduling order. I am not an attorney. This is not legal advice. Here is Alaska law from my notes: 105 Alaska Stat § 17.38.900(10). http://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#17.38.900 106 Alaska Stat. § 11.71.190. http://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.71.190. 107 Alaska Sat.…
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After Four Months of Terror Meth User Brande Black of Sioux Falls Loses in Court
Just gonna flick a quick booger here. My fiance had cancer surgery earlier this year. During that time an open meth user got angry at my fiance and targeted harassment and threats daily for months until we finally filed a protective order. She accused me and my fiance of turning her in for beating her…
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How Will Federal Exemption Impact Business Revenue? 20%? 50%?
“Being Thoughtful About Cannabis Legalization and Social Equity: Some Opportunities, Puzzles, and Trade-Offs” by Beau Kilmer (a senior policy researcher at RAND Corporation). Published in 2020 in The International Journal of Drug Policy, it examines the broader economic and social implications of cannabis legalization, with a specific focus on how federal legalization could disproportionately disadvantage…
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Alabama RFRA, Constitution, Amendment
Alabama Religious Freedom Restoration Act Article I, Sec. 3.01 Alabama Religious Freedom Amendment. SECTION I. The amendment shall be known as and may be cited as the Alabama Religious Freedom Amendment. SECTION II. The Legislature makes the following findings concerning religious freedom: (1) The framers of the United States Constitution, recognizing free exercise of religion…
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Wyoming Religious Freedom Restoration Act
An organization I have worked for as a paid intern and volunteered for for almost two decades is running a governor candidate in Wyoming. Here’s the state RFRA. 9-29-101. Religious Freedom Restoration Act; short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Wyoming Religious Freedom Restoration Act.” History 2025 ch. 122,…
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Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act
This one has a good intro: BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act.” SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds and determines that: (1) Whereas the framers of the United States Constitution and the people of…
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Trump Might Reschedule Today by Executive Order
I privately thought that may be what happens is an executive order. Marijuana Moment says rumor says today’s the day….fingers crossed
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How To Send Statewide Press Releases To South Dakota Media Outlets
Woke up to news reporters in my inbox this morning. Im filing an ethics complaint next. I’m just gonna leave this here: https://www.sdna.com/press-releases $75 is cheap.
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Ilhan Omar’s Office Called WeedPress For Help On Federal Exemption To State Cannabis Laws!!!!
Just a brief note, but I was asked this last week by Ilhan Omar’s Congressional office for info on a bill I wrote the bill summary for in 2021 that passed the Minnesota House. Read the bill here: House File 1023. The bill was introduced by Young Americans for Liberty endorsed House Rep Jeremy Munson.…
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New Iowa Cannabis Lobbyist Network Incorporates
A new Iowa marijuana lobbying organization has incorporated as of November 22, 2025. Meet the Iowa Cannabis Action Network: Started by this lady: I’ve talked a few times with Gina over the past few years. I’ll let her do her own introductions. But I liked Gina, she’s very likable and approachable, and recall having encouraged…
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Email To South Dakota House Joint Appropriations Committee Member
Mr. Muckey, I live in Sioux Falls. I would like to request assistance with getting the following in front of the medical cannabis board. Please advise at your convenience on any thoughts you can share. Gratefully, Jason Karimi Copy To: President of the South Dakota Senate Copy to: Speaker of the South Dakota House This…
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Petition To South Dakota Legislature Senate And House Leadership
Copy To: President of the South Dakota Senate Copy to: Speaker of the South Dakota House This petition is submitted pursuant to: South Dakota Constitution 0N-6-4§ 4: § 4. Right of petition and peaceable assembly. The right of petition, and of the people peaceably to assemble to consult for the common good and make known their opinions, shall never be abridged.…
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Unnamed YET Tennessee Black Student Brandishes Screwdriver At Turning Point USA RIOT (Video)
Who had the screwdriver? Which student? What’s his parents names? I want this students name. Voicemail left with Tennessee presidents office demanding the student name who brandished a screwdriver as well as expulsion of all students in the video. Tennessee congressman has tweeted about defunding this ghetto trash school as well updates soon I used…
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Thurston County Nebraska Courthouse Is Understaffed And Not Functioning As A Result
I called today to ask Thurston County clerk of court if they received my Monday motion on whether Nebraska probationers are allowed to use medical cannabis or not. I didn’t get an answer but a voicemail from a Marcie saying due to understaffing the courthouse isn’t functioning and if you leave a message she will…
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Pekin Federal Prison Inmates Reporting Toilet Paper Out of Stock At Prison
Non-violent drug prisoner informs WeedPress the Federal Pekin prison in Illinois has notified inmates they will not be able to provide toilet paper as the prison has entirely ran out of toilet paper. News media needs to investigate, making calls now.
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Recent DEA Footnote Acknowledges Two Part CAMU Test!
For those following mj rescheduling, pg 7 fn 13 of this DEA doc temporarily placing 3 synth opioids in schedule I may be of interest. DEA acknowledges the existence of and authority for the 2-part test for CAMU, though it also applies its own 5-part test: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11462.pdf?utm_campaign=pi+subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov
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Write Your Lawmakers: Schools Funding In Marijuana States At Risk
When a future presidential administration starts defunding public schools using marijuana laws in violation of federal law as an excuse I’ll be over here saying we had the solution this whole time. For three years straight the Iowa medical cannabis advisory board officially recommended lawmakers apply for federal exemption to Iowa’s cannabis program. In 2020,…
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Peyote History – Regulation Not Statute
Peyote religious exemption was a Federal Regulation by Commissioner of Food and Drugs in 1965. Not a statute, a regulation. Important difference. Here’s a good history. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCODE-2023-title42/USCODE-2023-title42-chap21-subchapI-sec1996a And, https://www.justice.gov/olc/opinion/peyote-exemption-native-american-church Notes 2000bb. Congressional findings and declaration of purposes (a) Findings The Congress finds that— (1) the framers of the Constitution, recognizing free…
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Outline
Jason Karimi petitions the court to enjoin the state from interfering with the religious use of cannabis pursuant to SD Codified L § 1-1A-4 (2021) the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act.” PARTIES JURISDICTION AND VENUE 3. This action arises pursuant to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. SD Codified L § 1-1A-4 (2021) (what month and day 2021) (2025).…
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Notice To State Officials: stop forcing South Dakotans to violate federal drug law to participate in medical cannabis program
April 17, 2025 VACANT VACANTANY STREETANY TOWN, Iowa 55555 HF 990 and HF 995 – Medical Cannabidiol Dear Representative VACANT, House File 990 / House File 995 (Medical Cannabidiol) House File 990 and House File 995 are on the House Debate Calendar today 4/17/2025. Please stop forcing Iowans to violate federal drug law to participate in this program. Use of…
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Stopped Into Senator Thune’s Office Today To Talk Federal Racketeering Dispensary Businesses Breaking Federal Law
Trump just announced the Feds are rescinding the temporary Obama era protections via the Cole Memo to not go after federal racketeering medical cannabis states and businesses. I predict somebody is going to get their state compliant business shut down in the future due to Trumps new move. So to that end while installing a…
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What Was The War on Drugs? Part V
Essay reprinted below originally posted at https://thecausalfallacy.com/p/what-was-the-war-on-drugs-part-v Please go subscribe there This essay was great. And accurate. I’ve had long frustrations with inaccurate emotional claims by activists in the drug policy arena more concerned with emotional feel good victim activism than having credible discussions with policy makers. These types who don’t understand the following perspective…
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Timeline so far
October 2nd began two years October 22nd: state probation first meeting probation officer advised Nebraska probation was not allowing my active med card as an exemption. I advised I would file for a religious exemption with Nebraska to use federally lawful hemp so as not to be a federal criminal with medical cannabis. Friday November…
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Civil Lawsuit Filed In Hawaii
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xkbMU6B25LOJ2ugAhf5e4O9yrYI3TqsABzFO4PcJ_5g/mobilebasic? Reverend Heidi Grossman-Lepp, Reverend and Founder of Sugarleaf Church 2014 Qualified Expert Witness on Sacramental Use of Entheogenic Medicine Former Founding Member of the Psychedelic Bar Association, Former Member of the Religious Use Committee Www.SugarleafChurch.com SugarleafChurch@Gmail.com 1-530-301-0587 OPEN LETTER TO THE STATE OF HAWAII LEGISLATURE, GOVERNOR JOSH GREEN, HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ATTORNEY GENERAL…
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A Quicker Way To Get Your Iowa Medical Cannabis Card
Need a medical card and don’t have a doctor? Here’s the solution I built. Step 1: go to my group page at Facebook, Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Step 2: click the group tab and request to join the group “Iowa Medical Cannabis Community” Once in the group, 7,000 vetted Iowans will help you find…
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Nebraska: Former Governor Funding Anti-Cannabis Politicians Campaigns While AG Lies About Federal Laws
Despite 70% of Nebraskans voting to demand their rights to use cannabis as medicine (five ounces of flower is as of the time of this blog article legal for Nebraskans to possess and even sell to each other) biased officials in Nebraska’s top law enforcement office are making legally incorrect public proclamations. Weaponizing and cherry…
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MEDICINAL CANNABIS ATTESTATION FORM For South Dakota Probationers Seems To Be Unconstitutional
You can download a word doc of this form at the above hyperlink. I typed this up, because I couldn’t find this form anywhere online. For those of you wishing to get paid $2300 a week to work campaigns (no experience necessary), of if you or someone you know wishes to run for office in…
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Letter To Trump Admin: Stop Harassing Religious Cannabis Users Or See You In Court
First read: the following is a letter by a newly formed coalition of nationwide and international religious cannabis churches, sent to the Wisconsin Judicial Commission, as well as the White House Faith Office and other government entities. Interested entheogenic churches wishing to join this effort are encouraged to contact. We are filing RFRA briefs in…
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27 States Will Automatically Reschedule Cannabis Once The Feds Reschedule
Credit and gratitude to Vicente LLP for providing the following legal research and findings to us here at WeedPress. The state scheduling procedure is triggered automatically by a federal schedule change in the following 27 states. The state must control the substance in accord with federal law unless the state regulatory body controlling the CSA…
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Bully John Kuehn Sues Nebraska, Cries Medical Cannabis Can’t Be Legalized Because Federal Law
The Nebraska Examiner is reporting that former politician John Kuehn’s attorneys are arguing that Nebraska’s Governor Pillen is “under no such compulsion” to declare the measures successful because federal law classifies marijuana as a dangerous drug. https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/12/10/new-lawsuit-seeks-to-void-nebraska-medical-cannabis-ballot-measures/ Even though case law clearly establishes state medical programs cannot be interfered with or vetoed by the feds, John…
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NEW: 2025 DEA Rescheduling Hearing Timeline Schedule
A bully abusing patients walks into a legal trap.
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HHS Updated The Old Scientific Test For Scheduling, Lawyer Expert Shane Pennington Explains
SLAM DUNK. This points to the argument I’ve been making here on WeedPress since I first served a lawsuit in 2011 on a state, on the grounds that intrastate medical cannabis programs made Schedule one classification of cannabis null and void. Intrastate cannabis programs are literally evidence of “accepted medical use in the United States,”…
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Iowa 2023 Annual Report: Sales, Patient Count, Trends
Having trouble viewing? View this as a webpage 1/24/24 Medical Cannabidiol – 2023 Annual Report, 2024 Meeting DatesLinked below please find the 2023 Medical Cannabidiol Board Annual Report. It containsthe Board’s recommendations for program improvement, as well as activities of the Board and program data from throughout calendar year 2023: 2023 Medical Cannabidiol Board Annual Report The Office of Medical…
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50 Pages, 108 Footnotes: My Latest Motion to Dismiss
Welcome to WeedPress. Subscribe to emails on the right side of this article. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. We’re here for the long haul. Here’s my latest update on my ongoing fight against a misdemeanor cannabis possession charge in Nebraska. Maybe this brief will be useful. It’s not polished fully yet but it’s getting there. Roughly 30 hours…
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Respectable Draft To Dismiss Cannabis Charges, Nullify Schedule One As Matter Of Law and Not Science
Formatting is not perfect. I am not an attorney. The following took 15 total hours to draft. Editing will continue throughout the coming weeks. Welcome to WeedPress. Subscribe to emails on the right side of this article. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. We’re here for the long haul. Motion to dismiss draft – Schedule One nullified…
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Updated Draft To Dismiss Schedule One Cannabis Charges, by Jason Karimi
Here’s the fully footnoted draft and is worth downloading as the below text does not include formatting or footnotes: And no, I do not present this as perfected nor even legally correct as I am not an attorney. All feedback welcome at this blog in the comments. I will edit and vet this – it still…
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Draft In Progress: Motion To Dismiss Marijuana Charges For Having “Currently Accepted Medical Use In The United States” by Jason Karimi
“Malcolm brother Malcolm, there’s an X upon my door tonight I wish you were here to teach this generation how to fight.” — Nahko Bear and Medicine for the People Here is a draft in progress on a motion to dismiss against criminal charges for marijuana possession in Nebraska. This draft is the result of…
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So, Which States Will Automatically Remove Schedule One If DEA Removes Schedule One?
I just emailed the attorney from this article: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/federal-rescheduling-of-marijuana-could-lead-to-cascade-of-state-level-changes/ My email request is below. I want to publish a list of what states will automatically remove schedule one, and, want to use it as a reference for ongoing court cases around the country. So, this list could be quite useful. Here’s my email: Jason Karimi jahkingdomcome…
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Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Legal Cannabinoids: A Comprehensive Consumer’s Guide To THCO, THCP, THCA, HHC, Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta 10, CBN, CBG, CBC, CBDA and CBD
Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Legal Cannabinoids: The 2024 New Year’s Comprehensive Consumer’s Guide To THCO, THCP, THCA, HHC, Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta 10, CBN, CBG, CBC, CBDA and CBD Follow WeedPress on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/WeedPressWordpress Cannabis cards available at https://www.swiftiemed.com/ Medical cards are still half off, just $50 for your medical cannabis card, apply…
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A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soon
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said. Republicans have been working behind closed doors for years on a medical marijuana bill. Along the way, they have rejected calls from Gov.…
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Des Moines: Despensary suspended by the state from selling consumable hemp products for 30 days?
This just in from Axios: https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2023/11/20/iowa-orders-despensary-suspend-selling-cbd-thc This seems to be a GOP pattern across into neighbor Nebraska, where GOP lawfare driving consumers to black markets by shutting down legally operating THC sales is comically, laughably going to backfire. This fanatical opposition to safely regulating cannabis products in Iowa endangers, and does not improve, public health…
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DEA likely to OK marijuana rescheduling by 2024 Presidential Election: Reports
Will this happen by Christmas? Or early Spring? Either/or seems to be what it’s coming down to, not a question of if DEA will recognize marijuana has medical use in the United States as a matter of law, but when. From MJBizDaily (emphasis ours) DEA likely to OK marijuana rescheduling (This story is part of…
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Felons Are No Longer Prevented From Using Legal Medical Cannabis In Iowa From Dispensaries
Follow WeedPress on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeedPressWordpress An Iowa medical cannabis patient cardholder was recently given wrong legal direction from her probation officer after her probation officer incorrectly told her she may not be able to have a medical cannabis card, or use high-THC vaporization pens from Iowa medical cannabis dispensaries, due to her status as a…
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Here’s My Motion To Amend Bail Conditions To Remove THC Drug Testing Condition In Nebraska
STATE OF NEBRASKA CIRCUIT COURTBRANCH 6 THURSTON COUNTY STATE OF NEBRASKA PLAINTIFF, VS. CASE NO. JASON R. KARIMI, DEFENDANT. DEFENDANT’S NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO MODIFY CONDITIONS OF BOND To: PROSECUTOR NAME HERE <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Thurston County District Attorney’s OfficeADDRESS HERE <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< NOTICE The defendant, appearing specially by his attorney and reserving his right to…
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Psilocybin Descheduling Update In AGGARWAL V. UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, No. 22-1718 (9th Cir. 2023)
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/22-1718/22-1718-2023-10-27.html Doctor Aggarwal’s latest in his ongoing struggle to remove Schedule One classification of psilocybin by the drug cartel’s biggest economic protectionists, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Drug policy of prohibition empowers criminals. Rescheduling process disempowers them. Act accordingly.
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Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Meeting, Friday September 15 2023 [TRANSCRIPT] [VIDEO]
I missed the first part, but here is the final 55 minutes of video, audio, and transcribed text, from Friday’s meeting this month of Iowa’s medical cannabis advisory board meeting. Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting September 15 2023 (Transcript) Owen Parker: [00:00:00] Yeah, so we’ve been able to do, like I can introduce some of the…
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Iowa Launching Summer Campaign to be like Minnesota
Dear Friend,As a proud Iowan it pains me to say “I want to be like Minnesota.” HA HA! As you probably heard our neighbors to the North passed recreational cannabis and yesterday their Governor signed the bill! Oh to be a Gopher! Or a Missouri Tiger, an Illinis, — you get what I mean! Our…
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Sign Up For This Wednesday’s Iowa Cannabis Activist Training: Details HERE #ActionAlert
Professional cannabis organizational skills have been lacking in Iowa for years…until now. A professional political consultant has created https://www.freetheweediowa.org/ and gained media attention with professional events. Now, this new organization is offering professional training for Iowans wanting to help the cause and make a direct impact and difference. The first training is this upcoming Wednesday…
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Iowa Senator: Iowa Legislative Efforts On Medical Cannabis “Disingenuous”
“Let’s set the record straight here — let’s really set the record straight. We’ve been asked that we should have an informed debate on medical cannabis. And yet the Senator who has been leading this charge, talked, and talked, and talked, and talked about that all session, while we heard from some of our constituents,…
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Meeting Information for February 27, 2023 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting
2/26/2023 Meeting Information for February 27, 2023 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Beginning at 9:00am on Monday, February 27, a Medical Cannabidiol Board meeting will be held virtually using the information below: Zoom Link (click link to join during scheduled time)Pass Code: 551395Dial-in: 253.205.0468Meeting ID: 813.1814.2476Pass Code: 551395 There will be no public comment period for this meeting. The agenda…
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Meeting Information: February 10, 2023 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting
Beginning at 10:00am on Friday, February 10, the first Medical Cannabidiol Board meeting of 2023 will be held in-person at the address below: DCI Laboratory – 2240 S. Ankeny Blvd Ankeny, IA 50023 (directions in agenda) There will also be the option to join the meeting virtually using the inforation below: Zoom Link (click link to join during scheduled time)Pass Code: 551395Dial-in: 646.876.9923Webinar…
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Unsung Heroes: Lawyers Defeat Schedule I Cannabis Classification As Final Domino Of Prohibition Found Unconstitutional
We’ve been saying at this blog for 13 years that when a state enacts a medical cannabis law, Schedule I classification of cannabis is automatically nullified. This legal argument, developed and refined first by us here in Iowa’s cannabis movement, was successful in a Nevada courtroom in October of 2022. Here’s the ruling — the…
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Books I Read In 2022 — 19,592 Total Pages
Total pages read: 19,552 List to read: 1. From The Finite to the Infinite, by Muktunanda 2. I Am That, by Baba Muktunanda 3. Jhaneshwar Gita, by Swami Kripananda 4. Evidence That Demands A Verdict: Life Changing Truth For A Skeptical World, by Josh McDonell and Sean McDowell, PHD (800 pages) 5. How To Be…
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South Dakota Law Enforcement Pulled Me Over And Took My Medical Marijuana Outside Flandreau’s Dispensary
Here’s a short story that happened to me a few weeks ago. I went to the Flandreau dispensary to purchase some cannabis and upon leaving was pulled over for doing 65 in a 55. I told the officer the roads were all 65 out there, but this one mile stretch was actually 55. I don’t…
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LIL XAN SOBER FOLLOWERING WEED-FRIENDLY REHAB OWNED BY PRODUCER SCOTT STORCH
From HipHopDX.com: Catching up with Lil Xan at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood, the rapper was asked how sobriety was going to which he replied, “I just got out of rehab about a month and a half ago. I’m 40 days clean. You know Scott Storch? He has a rehab called The Heavenly Center, and it’s a rehab…
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Pennsylvania: Federal Court Documents Claim Medical Marijuana Can Be Allowed For Probationers In Some Cases
The following are filings in two separate federal court cases out of Pennsylvania that summarily explain all relevant and recent case law concerning whether or not federal probationers are permitted to use and possess medical marijuana on probation. As noted in these documents, the courts have apparently allowed some arbitrary freedom for medical marijuana in…
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“One less traitor”: Zelensky oversees campaign of assassination, kidnapping and torture of political opposition
Reposting entirety of article at WeedPress, which has been fighting fake news since 2010. WeedPress is a not-for-profit truth telling peace bringing endeavor and this article offers a fresh perspective on possible war crimes being committed by Ukraine, where the US is fighting a proxy war against Russia to avoid economic supremacy after decades of…
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Sen. John Kennedy gets Biden judicial nominee to admit lying to exploit and worsen racial tensions
Story here: https://twitchy.com/dougp-3137/2022/04/28/sen-john-kennedy-gets-biden-judicial-nominee-to-admit-lying-to-exploit-and-worsen-racial-tensions/ Remember, these people are willing to lie to advance false agendas — the worst form of racists and murderers — and seek scapegoats to project their lies consequential inevitability onto while escaping responsibility. Their lies advance social agendas that kill poor people and defenseless. Ie, they shut down economies and ignore that…
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Marxists Seek To Destabilize American Society Through Sexualization Of Young People: Expert
Marxists Seek To Destabilize American Society Through Sexualization Of Young People: Expert BY TYLER DURDEN MONDAY, APR 25, 2022 – 10:00 PM Authored by Hannah Ng and David Zhang via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Young people in the United States are being subjected to communist-style sexualization, according to author and expert James Lindsay. The goal…
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420 Happenings: Iowa Police Harass Head Shops, Des Moines Police Argues With Advocates Over Laws On Facebook Pages
Des Moines Police started an argument on Facebook today with marijuana advocates that got a bit of attention. d d d https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FIowaPatience%2Fposts%2F10160081711066779 Also happening elsewhere in Iowa — Here’s a report from one of our members for how those who abuse their power under the law are temporarily being allowed to abuse us: “I just…
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Draft, Motion Under RLUIPA to Amend Supervised Release Terms
NOTICE The defendant, appearing specially by his attorney and reserving his right to challenge the court’s jurisdiction, hereby provides notice that on a date and at a time and place to be designated by the court, the defendant will move the court for an order granting the motion(s) attached to this notice. MOTION The defendant,…
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Pretrial Motion To Exercise Religious Tenet, 2022
This motion was filed and granted in USA vs Karimi (2022). UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) ) v. Plaintiff, ) ) JASON ROBERT KARIMI, ) ) Defendant. ) Criminal No. 21-27 (PAM/KMM) DEFENDANT’S PRETRIAL MOTION TO EXERCISE RELIGIOUS TENET Jason Robert Karimi, through counsel, respectfully requests this Court…
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Motion To Permit Medical And Religious Marijuana Use On Federal Probation
This motion was filed in USA vs Karimi in April 2022. It was edited a bit more before final filing with an additional quote in the Standing Akimbo case from Justice Thomas. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA __________________________ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Case No.: 21-27 (PAM/KMM) PLAINTIFF, vs. DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO PERMIT MEDICAL…
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Iowa Marijuana Sales Increase Thirty Percent Following Announcement Of Lower Prices For Vape Pens With 80+% THC
MedPharm Iowa recently announced way lower prices and a new product line of cannabis oil concentrates. A popular Colorado brand “Batch” is being sold to patients in Iowa dispensaries. And, it looks like these new lower prices may for the first time be influencing the black market in Iowa, a black market which has relatively…
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Iowa DHS Has Pursued Charges Against Parents Over CBD Use. This Free Webinar Teaches You How To Protect Yourself Legally
Are you considering CBD isolate or hemp products for your minor child? Come learn how to protect yourself and your family. Too many find out the hard way that they can be investigated by child protective services. Learn which loopholes are being used to prosecute families. Register now! April 19th is a free webinar. Register…
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Iowa Republican Lawmaker Falsely Claims Republican Caucuses Aren’t Discussing Marijuana; “Issue Put To Bed” in Iowa
Read this article: https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2022/04/08/u-s-house-votes-to-legalize-marijuana-but-iowa-lawmakers-remain-strongly-opposed/ In the above article Iowa Republican Steve Holt, a lawmaker, says that lawmakers in Iowa have heard no discussion from the Republican caucuses. Yet as covered here on WeedPress, Iowa Republicans have already voted on, and will vote on again shortly at the Polk County Third District Caucuses, medical marijuana. See…
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Iowa Cops Remind Iowa Stoners to Celebrate 4/20 Responsibly
Read: Iowa Cops Remind Iowa Stoners to Celebrate 4/20 Responsibly | https://koel.com/iowa-cops-remind-iowa-stoners-to-celebrate-420-responsibly/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
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Senator Joe Bolkcom, “Liberal Lion” of Iowa, Retiring After 24 Years Service
This write-up by the Muscatine Journal does honor to Senator Bolkcom’s hard-working long-lived Iowa advocacy career. We will miss Senator Bolkcom here at WeedPress, who pulled rabbits out of hats and did legitimate miracles for Iowa’s voiceless, outcast, and discriminated against marijuana citizens in the face of the brutally racist system in Iowa’s political good…
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Breaking: MORE Act Passes House
For the second time this decade, the entire House of Congress voted for more common sense marijuana laws. Watching live at this link — House FloorCast — and happy to see it passed after Republicans excuse to not deal with the issue of freedom here was there were more urgent matters, which they’ve been saying…
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Cannabis organizations release the 2022 South Dakota Legislature Cannabis Scorecard
Dakota News Now The groups pointed to a number of major successes during the 2022 legislative session. Cannabis reform advocates defeated bills that would have: repealed the affirmative defense for medical cannabis patients; repealed home cultivation by cannabis patients; outlawed medical cannabis edibles; and enabled local governments to completely ban all medical cannabis businesses. Advocates…
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Update on Federal Exemption: Iowa’s SCR 102 Referred To Judiciary Committee
New Action based on your list: Marijuana . You requested to be notified of the following actions or changes to your watched bills and rules: Legislation SCR 102 A concurrent resolution urging the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to grant an exception to the classification of cannabis under schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act in…
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Iowa Senate Democrats Propose Amendment To Legalize Marijuana Gets Shockingly Shot Down By Heartless Institutionalized Republicans
Courtesy of The Gazette comes this attempt by Senate Democrats to amend a bill at a late hour to legalize marijuana, which was thwarted by certain heartless Iowa Republicans, who refuse to take on this topic from above even while the grassroots advances discussion: Read more: Third District Iowa Republican Platform Committee Votes To Support…
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Third District Iowa Republican Platform Committee Votes To Support Medical Marijuana Federal Exemption Efforts
March 26th, 2022 A vote was held and passed today at a Third District Iowa Republican party platform committee meeting today concerning medical marijuana. This afternoon, March 26th, language was voted on and approved by vote to be added to the Third District Republican platform includes: “We support federal exemptions for Iowa’s state medical cannabis patients.”
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MedPharm Iowa Announces New Products PLUS 20% Price Cut For High THC Vapes
Check out this new medicinal marijuana product from MedPharm Iowa. New to Iowa, better tasting, Colorado favorite brand “Batch” has now made it’s way to Iowa — and the cost is reduced from $100 a gram to $80 a gram too. Check out the full ad here: https://www.batchextracts.com/iowa#launch
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Police in South Dakota are arresting people who have received medical marijuana cards, tribe says
Found this news article today: https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/nebraska/police-in-south-dakota-are-arresting-people-who-have-received-medical-marijuana-cards-tribe-says/article_82f59900-f5a2-530a-8027-ebfd01ee5525.html I’m copying and pasting the entire text of article for my own documentation here. PIERRE — Some customers of South Dakota’s only medical marijuana dispensary are being arrested across the state, despite having tribal-issued cannabis cards. Officials with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe told the Argus Leader that more…
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa hopes to lower penalty for minor marijuana offenses
From Cedar Rapids hopes to lower penalty for minor marijuana offenses (kcrg.com): The city of Cedar Rapids is hoping to lower the penalty for those caught with marijuana. They’ve made the “decriminalization of minor marijuana offenses” one of their legislative priorities for this year. The city wants the penalty for minor possession of the drug…
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Wisconsin: Judge Modifies Pre-Trial Release Terms To Allow For Religious Use Of Marijuana
Last August, a judge in Wisconsin allowed Ras Jesse Schworck, a Rastafarian, to use marijuana within the parameters of his religious beliefs. (court case number 2019cf001228 dane county circuit) Following the August ruling, Ras Schworck then made this statement on Facebook, and supplied a screenshot of the judge’s modification order amending the terms of probation: https://www.facebook.com/230714517672280/posts/1024796271597430/…
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Linn County Iowa Keeps Arresting People For CBD
I warned for years this would continue to happen, unless I’m missing something, people are indeed getting busted for CBD. When I went on the news in 2018 to say hey, we need to fix the law, certain people attacked WeedPress for pointing out the obvious: that people will get arrested if we don’t legalize…
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Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Fixes Law Flaw And Re-Legalizes Hemp Products
Sensible Minnesota posted these on Facebook today: Meanwhile a bill, HF3119, on March 14th to lower patient enrollment fees from 200 bucks to 40 dollars a year was heard, details from Sensible Minnesota available here at this link. Here’s some guidance again from Sensible Minnesota on Minnesota law and best practices for cannabis users:
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Iowa Republicans Unanimously Vote To Support Medical Marijuana At March 12th Convention
Insider sources at a Republican county convention in Iowa that took place March 12th tell WeedPress in an exclusive interview that a vote to support medical marijuana took place. The vote passed unanimously by Iowa Republicans. Three leaders in the Iowa Republican party told stories of using cannabis for end-of-life treatment for family members, and…
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Patient Stories Don’t Legalize As Well As Moral Arguments
“While sharing personal anecdotes has historically been a major factor in changing hearts and minds, people posting more generalized, character judgment-based arguments was a more clear harbinger for state-level cannabis reform. “Marijuana legalization is a highly unusual topic in how a bipartisan consensus was reached in a matter of years while the American society was otherwise…
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PROJECT CBD RELEASES PRIMER ON CANNABINOID-DRUG INTERACTIONS
https://www.projectcbd.org/how-to/cbd-drug-interactions
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South Dakota: “Wrung Out Whore” Is Result Of Legalizing Medical Marijuana, Says House Rep
I’m watching floor debate on South Dakota’s Senate Bill 26 this afternoon and a boogeyman was presented by a major jackass on the House floor: the boogeyman of the “wrung out whore.” Reefer madness is alive and well in methed-out South Dakota. Fear mongering is what opponents of marijuana are resorting to as they who…
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Winterest Police Unlawfully Charge Iowa Medical Cannabis Patient With Marijuana Possession
Update Wednesday March 9th at 10 am: this case has been dismissed. This story is developing, but word has it from a legal state cardholding medical marijuana patient in Iowa that Winterset police have arrested and charged her for possession of marijuana, first offense, for possessing a legal vaporization cartridge from one of the five…
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Anti-Preemption Statements In Federal Drug Law Exist, Therefore No, Federal Law Does Not Preempt State Medical Marijuana Laws
For the sake of completeness, 21 USC 903 is an anti-preemption statement in the federal drug law. See, Gonzales v. Oregon, 546 U.S. 243 (2006). 21 USC 822(d) allows the DEA to grant exemptions. 21 CFR 1307.03 is an application for exemption.
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Harvard To Study Psychedelic Drugs Again
“Michael K. Pollan, a professor in the Harvard English Department and author of the 2018 book “How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence,” draws on an analogy with snow to explain psychedelics’ effect on the DMN. Pollan’s book quotes Mendel Kaelen, a…
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STANDING AKIMBO, LLC v. UNITED STATES
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/20-645 STANDING AKIMBO, LLC v. UNITED STATES Supreme Court TOP Statement SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES STANDING AKIMBO, LLC, et al., v. UNITED STATES on petition for writ of certiorari to the united states court of appeals for the tenth circuit No. 20–645. Decided June 28, 2021 The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Statement of Justice Thomas respecting…
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Iowa Meth Seizures Triple While Marijuana Use Is 3rd Lowest In Country… Do You @$^#ers Get It Yet?
Marijuana is an exit drug. Has Iowa’s unconscionable war on common sense marijuana policy contributed to Iowa’s meth epidemic? The term “California sober” refers to drug addicts people who use drugs who, during drug treatment, use marijuana as an adjunct medicine to help curb physical cravings within their bodies and prevent relapse. In Iowa, according…
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“Declining to Prosecute: A Discussion with Policy Directors on How to Get Started” Recording And Notes Here
Just received this email from last week’s drug policy panel. Watching doctors and prosecutors and DA office representatives around the country discussing best updated practices was very informative. My notes on this panel are here via WeedPress. Below is the email received this morning with future notes and critical links to presentations. Greetings, On behalf…
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I’m Petitioning Iowa’s Medical Cannabis Board To Add Flower — Here’s My Email To The Board Today
Jason Karimi <jahkingdomcome @gmail.com> 12:49 PM (0 minutes ago) to medical.cannabidiol Hi, Due to patent unfairness with out of state medical marijuana patients being allowed to use flower under existing law — see for details — I wish to petition to add flower by next meeting and have the issue added to the agenda. I’m looking for…
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Kim Reynolds Didn’t “Veto Marijuana.” Stop Making Enemies Of Her And Get The Story Right.
Little known fact: Kim Reynolds isn’t our enemy to legalize medical marijuana and expand the program. People think she vetoed marijuana expansion in Iowa — as is shown here, she absolutely did not. Kim had an error of communication that she fixed. People working on marijuana in Iowa who don’t know the full story —…
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Bierbach v. Digger’s Polaris (MN)
Justia Opinion Summary https://law.justia.com/cases/minnesota/supreme-court/2021/a20-1525.html The Supreme Court reversed the decision of the workers’ compensation court of appeals (WCCA) affirming the decision of the compensation judge granting Respondent’s claim petition seeking reimbursement from his former employer for the cost of medical cannabis, holding that the WCCA erred. At issue before the Supreme Court was whether the…
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Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental Center & Hartford Insurance Group
https://www.sfmic.com/who-pays-for-cost-of-medical-cannabis-in-a-work-comp-claim-the-mn-supreme-court-weighs-in-on-the-debate-with-recent-court-decisions/ The Minnesota Supreme court issued two companion decisions on October 13, 2021 – Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental Center, and Bierbach v. Digger’s Polaris – addressing a burning question on the minds of many in the Minnesota workers’ compensation world: Can an employer and insurer be required to pay for an injured worker to treat their work-related…
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Transcript of Iowa MCB Meeting Discussing SCR 101, (Federal Exemption)
https://iowamedicalmarijuana.org/iowa/mcb_2022_02_11/ [0:20:02.000] (Carl Olsen): Owen mentioned that there are three bills that got filed this week in the legislature, but they … and they would all modify this program in some way, … well one of them would just direct schools and long-term health care facilities to administer the product, … so I don’t know if that…
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Declining to prosecute: A discussion with Policy Directors on how to get started
I took passive part in a really useful and informative discussion featuring a panel of representatives from all the worst drug cities in the country — especially Baltimore — and put video of it up here a few days in advance of a more official version the Drug Policy Alliance, who sponsored today’s panel, will…
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Iowa Democrat Claims Religious Freedom Bill Will Legalize Psychedelic — But Psychedelic For Religious Use Is Already Legal In Iowa
Senator Hoeg, a Democrat, argued during a hearing on Senate File 2170, a bill for religious freedom, that the bill would allow peyote to be legal in Iowa…but peyote, a Schedule I hallucinogen, is already legal in Iowa. How can a Schedule I hallucinogen be legal in Iowa, you ask? So, Senator Hoeg at minute…
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Arkansas Judge Allows Medical Marijuana Use For Probationers On Case-By-Case Basis
Judges applying the law sporadically and without consistency make the question of state vs federal marijuana laws a ripe issue for the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS). SCOTUS is likely going to have to resolve this issue by giving guidance to be applied equally in every state across the country. Right now, the law is being…
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What Happened With Former First Lady Laura Bush’s “Secret Marijuana Religion?”
Oprah, Jay Leno, and even the Today show…Laura Bush has repeatedly stated, and been backed up on a claim by her family…that Laura Bush’s religion uses marijuana as a key part of it’s religious practice. Does Laura Bush use marijuana as part of her religious practice? It would make sense given her reputation during college.…
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Iowa Senate File 2170, An Act Prohibiting Burdening Free Exercise Of Religion
Senate File 2170 — Provides damages, injunctive relief against government entities that burden religious freedom. Video of today’s hearing on this relevant to religious marijuana freedoms bill, SF 2170, will be up on WeedPress shortly. Here’s the text in the meantime. To watch the unedited video of today’s hearing — peyote was discussed by a…
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Federal Agents To American Public: If You Want Us To Send SWAT After Your Ex, Let Us Know
Hey ATF…you guys doing ok over there? Encouraging vindictive petty behavior and domestic abuse just to get your violence in against the public really doesn’t speak well to your mental status. Have you ever thought about trying medical marijuana to deal with your anti-social behavior? The ATF: where jaded bitches can become lying snitches.
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EXAGGERATING HARMFUL DRUG EFFECTS ON THE BRAIN IS KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.
Dr. Carl Hart. “This is why you don’t do drugs kids.” That admonishment—directed at bystanders who watched in horror as police manhandled George Floyd’s 46-year-old, defeated black body—spoke volumes about what kind of people we are and our warped values. Drug researchers with neuroscience leanings, me included, have helped shape and perpetuate this sick ethos in…
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Iowa DOT Signs: “If You Have A Super Bowl, Don’t Drive High”
A University of Iowa driving simulator study found marijuana use to be safe when used by medical marijuana users when it comes to driving. That hasn’t stopped the Iowa DOT for trying to claim marijuana users are dangerous behind the wheel. Check out these recent pictures snapped by a legalization supporters in Iowa on I-80…
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Iowa: Senate Concurrent Resolution 101 Passes Senate Committee, Moves On To The Floor
My first childhood soccer coach, Senator Julian Garrett, served as Vice Chair on this committee, while my long time Senator, Brad Zaun, Chaired this committee vote today on February 8, 2022. Go Senators Zaun and Garrett! Text of Senate Concurrent Resolution 101 — A Concurrent Resolution urging the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to grant…
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San Francisco Officials Enabling “Slow Motion Suicide” By Not Offering Coercive Intervention
The people in charge of homelessness and addiction want to bully people into giving up public streets and parks. They want to take your tax money and let your suffering neighbors die gentle, stoned deaths while they watch and call it justice. They think the mothers who want to get their sons out of the…
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Portugal COERCED Drug Addicts To Quit — Missing This Point About Portugal Is Obscene
I’m pretty sure drug policy advocates by and large don’t look into the details in Portugal’s successful drug model. By decriminalizing drugs, Portugal lowered drug addiction burdens for society by providing treatment and connection instead of disconnecting incarceration and isolation. That’s what you hear all the time from drug policy reformers — and they’re persuasive…
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Meeting Information for February 11, 2022 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting
Meeting Information: February 11, 2022 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Having trouble viewing? View this as a webpage2/7/2022 Meeting Information for February 11, 2022 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Beginning at 10:00am on Friday, February 11, the first Medical Cannabidiol Board meeting of 2022 will be held virtually using the information below: Zoom Link (click link to join during scheduled time)Pass Code: 2222Dial-in:…
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Text Of Senate Joint Resolution 2003, Iowa Legislature 2022 — Adding Marijuana To Iowa Constition
A hail mary of a resolution was tossed into the mix in response to Republican grandstanding and immorality. A link to this hail mary was linked in a cannabis patient in a group I started and admin in Iowa, the Iowa Medical Cannabis Community. A patient from Iowa shared a link to this resolution so…
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Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Better Quality of Life Outcomes
Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Better Quality of Life Outcomes BY NORML POSTED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2022 São Paulo, Brazil: Cannabis consumers report better mental health and quality of life outcomes than do non-users, according to data published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Brazilian investigators surveyed a convenience sample of 7,491 self-identified marijuana consumers and 839 non-users. Participants’ responses were…
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SCR 101 Passes Subcommittee 3 – 0
Audio starts at five minutes — today’s hearing in Iowa on application to DEA for an exemption/exception to state marijuana law, uploaded to vimeo, is worth watching for body language and other interesting insights here: https://vimeo.com/672870008 During today’s subcommittee meeting, longtime ally Senator Bolkcom had some useful interesting insights and objections that I’m glad were…
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QUESTION! So, If Federal Marijuana Exemptions For State Patients — Are Possible With These Two Federal Statutes…..
An excerpt from a recent discussion follows below: 21 USC 903 expresses the intent not to occupy the field unless there is a positive conflict between state and federal drug law, which it would appear state medical marjuana laws are. However, 21 USC 822(d) allows the DEA broad power to grant exemptions. When you combine those…
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Iowa Lawmakers Shoddy Reforms Legalized Marijuana Flower, Says Iowa Court For Second Time This Year
For the second time, a second Iowa judge has ruled that Iowa law authorizes the possession of smokable medical marijuana flower — but only for non-residents from other states. This is a big deal for the marijuana issue this 2022 legislative session. Why can out of state medical marijuana patients have medical marijuana flower in…
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Iowa Republican Files First In Nation Request With DEA For Federal Marijuana Exemption To Protect State Marijuana Patients
My Senator, Brad Zaun, has introduced heroic language in Iowa, urging the DEA to grant an exception to protect state medical marijuana patients from federal law. State marijuana advocates prior to this had not found avenues to harmonize and reconcile state medical marijuana laws and federal marijuana laws. Now, thanks in part to our work…
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South Dakota Lawmakers To Marijuana Voters: You Are Weak, And Your Movement Doesn’t Threaten Us
Well, here we go. KeloLand has the details of a vote today by South Dakota House lawmakers. As was expected, the resistance mounted by the marijuana movement did not faze arrogant insulated lawmakers, who rejected the will of the voters…voters lawmakers never cared to represent in the first place. If anyone is shocked by such…
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Iowa Just Arrested A Man For Possession Of Cannabidiol…In 2022? But What For?
Linn County inmates Facebook page just posted an arrest of an Iowa man for CBD: If you think possession of CBD can’t get you jailed in Iowa in the year of our Lord 2022, you’re wrong. This guy’s charges prove CBD laws are not what they appear. Here is the law as it is written…
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South Dakota Department of Health Emails WeedPress
Previously on WeedPress: Email to South Dakota Department of Health About Federal Marijuana Exemption Application From Jason Karimi, January 16, 2022 Follow WeedPress on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeedPressWordpress Subscribe by email on the right hand side of the page >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MCQuestions@state.sd.us Tue, Jan 18, 12:55 PM (6 days ago) to me Good afternoon, Thank you for your email. …
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Take Action: South Dakota – Oppose THC Caps and Removing Patient Protections
January 24, 2022 Legislation is pending in South Dakota, House Bill 1088, which would place restrictions on the potency of medical marijuana, limiting the concentration of THC to fifteen percent among all dispensary products. If passed, this bill would significantly limit medical patients’ access to stronger forms of medicine. Just as conventional medicines are readily available…
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Email to South Dakota Department of Health About Federal Marijuana Exemption Application From Jason Karimi, January 16, 2022
Email to South Dakota Department of Health January 16, 2022 I have a state medical cannabis card, but am on federal probation. This creates a problem for me. I see in the US code that there is a process to apply to the federal government asking for an exemption from federal law for state programs.…
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2021 Recommendations of the Board to the Iowa General Assembly From The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board
2021 Recommendations of the Board to the Iowa General Assembly as printed in the 2021 Annual report: Amending the name of Chapter 124E to “The Medical Cannabis Act” The Board recommends renaming Chapter 124E to be the “Iowa Medical Cannabis Act”to reflect that products containing THC are also authorized to be sold and manufacturedby the…
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Iowa’s Cannabis 2021 Annual Report, 2022 Board Meeting Schedule, New Board Members
2021 Annual Report, 2022 Board Meeting Schedule, New Board Members Linked below please find the 2021 Medical Cannabidiol Board Annual Report. It contains board and program activities in 2021, as well as program data from throughout the year: 2021 Medical Cannabidiol Board Annual Report Additionally, below is the 2022 meeting schedule for the Medical Cannabidiol…
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Universal Life Church — Minister In Good Standing — January 3rd, 2022
I requested the ULC church send me official documents for court cases. I’ll submit these in my arguments for being allowed to use marijuana at the federal level for religious freedom under the first amendment to the US constitution, the first amendment to the Minnesota state constitution, and the conscience clause of the Minnesota state…
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Guidance Regarding Petitions for Religious Exemption from the Controlled Substances Act Pursuant to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Link: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/GDP/(DEA-DC-5)%20Guidance%20Regarding%20Petitions%20for%20Religious%20Exemptions.pdf
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Marijuana Taxation: Theory and Practice
Boston University Law Review, Vol. 101, No. 3, 2021 Download the paper at: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3887625 Marijuana Taxation: Theory and Practice Boston University Law Review, Vol. 101, No. 3, 2021 18 Pages Posted: 19 Jul 2021 Last revised: 20 Jul 2021 Benjamin M. Leff American University Washington College of Law Date Written: July 15, 2021 Abstract Marijuana legalization creates…
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Statutes, Rules, and Guidance: Legislation – Substances Derived from Hemp 901st Meeting of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Hey uh, Houston? CBD industry sales people and their insidious snake oil profiteers have an actual problem. On December 8th of 2021, the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy sent a potential shockwave report on CBD legality. Key quote from the report: “the sale of products that contain cannabinoids or tetrahydrocannabinols (THC), extracted or indirectly derived from…
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Retail Chain that pulled CBD has “no plans to carry CBD products at any of our Iowa locations at this time”
Previously on WeedPress, we reported that Shag Alternative Superstore, a former carrier of CBD products in malls throughout the Des Moines and Ames Iowa areas in this article: “Des Moines Area Shag Stores Drop CBD, Stating “CBD Is Illegal To Sell And Won’t Be Back On Shelves Anytime Soon.” That was in March of 2020. In…
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Letter To Senator Chuck Grassley About Federal Medical Cannabis Exemption — December 27, 2021
December 27, 2021Senator Charles Grassley721 Federal Building210 Walnut StreetDes Moines, IA 50309Fax: (515) 288-5097 Senator Charles Grassley135 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510Fax: (202) 224-6020 Dear Senator Grassley, As you know, the state of Iowa has set up a program for cultivation, distribution, and use of marijuana. Iowa Code Chapter 124E. This marijuana extract program…
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Vaccine Exemption Letter For Your Employer: Vaccines Are Medically Dangerous For Many Young Healthy People
The following is excerpted from this article by William Bernard Butler titled “Putting a nail in the covid coffin:” THE WAY OUT The good news for employers is that the vax mandate, unlike the Obamacare mandate, comes with a built-in escape hatch. Employees have a legal and moral right to claim exemption from the Shot…
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Iowa Releases Legislative Guide To Marijuana Regulations
The Iowa Legislative Sercies Agency released this 16 page document on marijuana regulations which covers international laws, federal laws, Iowa state laws, and other states laws. It’s a must see. Check it out: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LG/1151441.pdf
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Spring 2019 Lecture on Free Speech From Jason Karimi at U of I, Minnesota and Iowa RD for YAL
Note: I was told to do this presentation five minutes before it was given, with no notice I was supposed to do anything this day. I had not seen the slides before, so, I was completely making up what to talk about as I went along with this. It was still a lot of fun,…
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Join The Team: Help WeedPress Cover Iowa’s Cannabis Stories And Opinions
Any blogger or aspiring blogger who wants to write about Iowa cannabis related current events / Iowa cannabis news, and has some background in or ability to learn WordPress blogging, feel free to message WeedPress on Facebook. You’ll be your own author, under your own name, be enabled to publish, edit, and promote what you want, with…
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Jason Karimi: How South Dakota Should Petition For Federal Marijuana Exemption (Citizens Can TOO)
This is from August 17, 2021, Sioux Falls city council meeting. More videos from that meeting, and transcripts concerning important discussions around federal legality concerns, coming soon here on WeedPress. Follow WeedPress on Facebook to help us fix federal marijuana laws from the state level up by convincing states to file for exemption under federal…
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Legalization Group Accuses MedPharm Of Having Bugs On Marijuana Plants
Historically, Legalize Iowa has made penis jokes, wished death on their enemies, and promoted bad activism and bad behavior in general for years. All losing tactics in politics and all damaging to legalization unity and cooperation in Iowa. All serious Iowa marijuana advocates shun this legalization group. At this point, I think they do sabotage…
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Minnesota Cannabis Update: Edibles Approved For Sale Beginning August 2022
Leafline Labs of Minnesota posted on Facebook December 1st: LeafLine Labs 2 h · Those taking part in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program will have an additional option. The state has just announced that gummies and chews have been given approval for August 2022. We are excited that the Office of Medical Cannabis has recognized this patient…
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Sioux Falls, Register Today For Intensive Training On How To Run For State Legislature By December 11th
Liberty Candidate Academy is a one-day, intensive training on how to run for state legislature. It is free of charge and open to all who are serious about running for office to defend the principles of liberty, regardless of political party. This Liberty Candidate Academy will be held: Saturday, December 11th 2021Start: 9:00 AM End:…
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Read This: Iowa Cannabis Patient Complaints Over GOP Governor’s Restrictive Cannabis Laws
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee… And render unto our neighbours SEVENFOLD into their bosom their reproach… — Psalm 79 Iowa’s restrictive, expensive, and statistically problematic nascent medical marijuana industry is being economically assassinated. Ultimately, while medical marijuana is doing great things for cardholders in Iowa with chronic pain, the majority of…
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Full Video From Latest Iowa Medical Cannabis Board Meeting — Increase In Dispensaries, Concerns About Telemedicine, More
For more information on Iowa’s medical cannabis program and how to get yourself a patient registration card, visit the link at https://www.idph.iowa.gov/omc/Medical-Cannabidiol-Board and click the links to the left hand side of the page. Also, here’s a copy of the Board’s slideshow presentation, which has data on patient registration numbers and sales. Below is information…
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Thoughts On Senator Bolkcom’s Retirement, Legislative Strategy For Legalization In Iowa, Obstacles
This article shouldn’t need expanded on, but reading it should point out the obvious for where to focus in the next legislative session: https://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/state-sen-joe-bolkcoms-long-road-to-sensible-marijuana-policy-in-iowa/ I’ll elaborate anyways. In 2019, for the first time, after a decade of +1 points per year, we reached the 50/50 threshold of Iowa support for recreational. I assume at +1 point per…
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Medical cannabis advocates hope federal changes lead to progress for Iowa marijuana laws
Mark Langgin of New Frontier Action discusses medical cannabis developments at the federal level, and the importance of federal laws impacting Iowa state marijuana laws, on Fox 17. Here’s the link to this story: https://kdsm17.com/news/local/medical-cannabis-advocates-hope-federal-changes-lead-to-progress-for-iowa-marijuana-laws Good job, New Frontier Action, in the Fox 17 interview. Interestingly, WeedPress has a connection to New Frontier Action. According…
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Iowa’s Medical Marijuana Program Sees 44% Increase In New Patients In Past 12 Months
Details here courtesy of Radio Iowa. Noteworthy: inhalable marijuana products accounts for 51% of Iowa marijuana industry sales.
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MN Attorney General letter regarding religious use of prohibited substances
RAMP Minnesota citizen lobbyist Kurtis Hanna’s research has turned up an interesting letter from a former Minnesota Attorney General that discusses the laws around religious exemptions or exceptions to otherwise prohibitive laws. This letter is reproduced here at WeedPress below. Follow WeedPress on Facebook! The original document can be seen here: The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St.…
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Shellenberger: Why We Must Arrest Drug Addicts
Michael Shellenberger has an excellent article out today. Read this article if you’re here to do the real work for addicts. Arresting drug addicts in America is the only morally correct position. Dead drug addicts — you see — do not have a chance recover. That’s the thing about death. There’s no do-overs once you’ve…
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Activists Ask Governors To Request Federal Protections For Interstate Commerce
Looks I’m not the only one tired of being falsely accused of being a federal criminal due to my state medical marijuana cardholder status. Marijuana Moment explains: The Alliance for Sensible Markets campaign is currently circulating a sign-on letter for those interested in putting pressure on the governors of California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington to make the…
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MedPharm Iowa dispensary receipt, version 2021 — 68% of Iowa Patients can’t afford these prices yet
The honest truth about Iowa’s marijuana prices for end user consumers is this: while comparable to other states, the black market is drastically cheaper. How much cheaper? You can buy four times as much marijuana if you do it illegally instead of using Iowa’s program. Here’s an example of a receipt from a recent purchase…
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Sioux Falls Marijuana Dispensary Licensing Lottery Is Complete. Here Are The 5 Winners.
Genesis Farms 2. East River Farms 3. The Flower Shop 4. Dejavu SD 5. PJJ LLC News and photos on today’s events are taken from South Dakota cannabis activist Emmett Reistroffer’s Facebook updates, which are always insightful and appreciated. More media coverage available here at the Argus Leader: https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2021/11/17/medical-marijuana-sioux-falls-dispensary-license-lottery-businesses-chosen/8652600002/?fbclid=IwAR3KmhDJOOI7rszQliuWgiqnNdTdci8xMUQdTXeMP2XB7Vsz7_nQvWF7J_U A noted activist in South Dakota…
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Open Letter to Tucker Carlson: The Real Opioid Story
China, Mexico, pharmaceutical companies, Obama, Congress, the DEA… DEA agents, retiring from DEA, were hired by the dozens by drug dealers pharmaceutical corporations. These former DEA agents used their insider knowledge to pass new laws that protected the drug dealers pharmaceutical corporations from having their shipments of fentanyl pills seized by DEA. Pharma knows their…
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“The Drug Industry’s Triumph Over the DEA” — Washington Post
I am copying and pasting this entire article below for my own edification. Drug industry lobbyists passed a bill back in 2016 to protect their drug profits, right as honest agents within the DEA were trying to take down international purveyors of death pills. Jesus Christ. — Jason https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/investigations/dea-drug-industry-congress/ Amid a targeted lobbying effort, Congress…
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AFP Applauds Republican House Members for Introduction of States Reform Act
AFP Applauds Republican House Members for Introduction of States Reform Act NOV 15, 2021 BY AFP Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauded Representative Nancy Mace for her introduction of the States Reform Act. This comprehensive reform of federal marijuana policy will restore states’ rights and allow state leaders to choose the best marijuana policies…
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Police Group ENDORSES States Reform Act To Federally Decriminalize Cannabis
For Immediate Release: 15 November 2021 Contact: Denis McLaughlin denis@lawenforcementaction.org 202.780.6486 POLICE GROUP ENDORSES STATES REFORM ACT Fmr.Assistant Counsel to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee Offers Key Endorsement Washington, D.C. — On Monday, former Assistant Counsel to the U.S. House JudiciaryCommittee, Eric Sterling, offered the Law Enforcement Action Partnership’s officialendorsement of the States Reform Act.The…
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A Summary Of Critical Race Theory
I’ve been studying CRT. I wanted to know if CRT was politically useful. I believe that it is not. At least, not for the left. Left-wing activists want to build cannabis businesses by giving privilege to certain communities over others. Ok, fine. No problem with any of that. Yet as a registered Democrat, I am…
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Marijuana Stocks “Soar” Amid Republican Legalization Bill
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/marijuana-stocks-soar-amid-leaked-legalization-bill/ar-AAQsUAI?ocid=sf On the backs of a new GOP bill dubbed the “States Reform Act” MSN says marijuana stocks are “soaring,” but I’m not so sure. There was day trade gains, but Tilray looked like it got pumped and dumped. Either way, the new Republican backed federal legalization marijuana bill is pushing momentum on federal law…
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Minnesota Supreme Court Issues Pair Of Rulings Stating Federal Ganja Prohibition Still Preempts Possession Of State Legalized Medical Cannabis Because No Exemption Has Yet Been Granted
After a Minnesota medical marijuana patient’s employer was ordered to reimburse the costs of marijuana medicines, the employer appealed, and won a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling in the employer’s favor. The employer successfully argued that reimbursing the employee for state authorized marijuana use would be a crime under federal law. A companion case was also…
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Hager v. M&K Construction, 247 A.3d 864 (N.J. 2021).
I haven’t read this case yet, but intend to. Hager v. M&K Construction, 247 A.3d 864 (N.J. 2021). https://casetext.com/case/hager-v-mk-constr-2
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Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Discusses Marijuana On The Jack Tomczak Podcast — Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition of Minnesota Featured Too!
Talk radio legend Jack Tomczak hosts Kurtis Hanna, a longtime Minnesota marijuana advocate, after 7 years to talk marijuana legalization. Rob Doar from the MN Gun Owners Caucus chimes in. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kurtis-hanna-republicans-against-marijuana-prohibition/id1493364370?i=1000540891449
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The Minnesota GOP Senate Backdoor-Legalizes Weed Smoking
Minnesota has recently relegalized smoking cannabis during a recent special legislative session! Starting March 1st of next year, you can light up cannabis flower legally in Minnesota — with a prescription doctor’s recommendation. While smoking medical cannabis will still remain potentially illegal under federal law for now, Minnesota’s lawmakers are still currently working on how…
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The “New Meth:” The Atlantic
If you’re working on drug policy, do not miss this article from the Atlantic on how a new form of meth is a likely factor contributing to violence, mental illness, and riots nationwide. Here’s an excerpt: “Once your eyes are open to the scale and human consequences of the P2P-meth epidemic, it’s hard to miss its…
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Iowa’s U.S. House and Senate delegation is failing to protect medical marijuana patients
Iowa medical marijuana patients need more protection from federal laws, and our elected lawmakers have a duty to provide said protection. However, Iowa’s federal lawmakers are currently allowing their neighbors who use marijuana to be victimized by federal drug laws, in spite of a law Iowa lawmakers passed to fix this federal situation. Wheels are…
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Propaganda: Iowa Attorney General DELETES Tweet LYING About Spooky Marijuana Edibles For Trick Or Treat
Fake news about marijuana being given to children is upon us again! Tis the season for lies, moral panics, and pretending that expensive marijuana edibles are affordable for citizens to drug your kids with! Hide your kids, hide your wife — and read Adam Sullivan’s exposure of how the old people running Iowa’s government hate…
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Medical cannabidiol dispensary opens in Iowa City
KCRG: Iowa Cannabis Company is located at 382 Highway 1 in Iowa City. Todd Johnson, the store’s manager, said the difference between their business and CBD stores is that their products have more THC. Click this link to read the full story over at KCRG.
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TEN WAYS TO VOLUNTEER FOR SOUTH DAKOTA’S SIGNATURE DRIVE
South Dakotans interested in helping with an ongoing effort to collect 17,000 signatures by November 8th to legalize marijuana again are directed to the following information! Please get involved TODAY as we only have until November 8th to collect needed signatures so we can vote to legalize marijuana in South Dakota again! Hundreds of South…
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Taxpayers Billed Huge Money For Governor’s Marijuana Advertisements — While Failing To Produce Image Rehab
South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws (click here to follow them on Facebook) campaign director Matthew Schweich has taken aim at Governor Noem’s expensive marijuana advertisements that bilked taxpayers out of unnecessary dollars. Governor Noem, who was responsible for opposing a voter-approved legalization program in South Dakota while accusing marijuana users of being “not smart,”…
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Indubious – He Who Has The Ears
Lyrics to this song weren’t on the internet, so, here they are. “When you change yourself that’s the destruction of the system” Full time that we stomp out the fear. No matter what they say, The high vibe works and wisdom come to sanctify my day Well it may get hard oh it may get…
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NBA Suspending Marijuana Testing for 2021/2022 Season (by NORML)
One of my main motivations for founding and creating WeedPress — help yourself and follow WeedPress on Facebook — as an alternative news resource was that I was an Iowa soccer referee. I was told that I was a candidate for the top ten slots in the state in fall 2013, and put on a…
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Iowa Marijuana Advocates Thrown Under Bus By Mainstream Media After Purchasing Marijuana Billboard Ad. Why?
Sign the petition to legalize marijuana in Iowa: https://www.legalizeiowaletter2021.com/ I was sort of hurt by a pair of media headlines from mainstream Iowa media organizations who covered a really well done effort by the college chapter at Iowa State University NORML. These kids put up their own money to purchase a billboard in downtown Des…
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Anti-Marijuana Governor Caught In Extramarital Affair With Former Trump Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski
Anti-marijuana Republican Kristi Noem — who hates everything marijuana — has been caught allegedly having sex outside of her marriage. If credible, these allegations will tank the anti-marijuana governor’s chances of holding federal office in the near future. As of Thursday, September 30th, Noem’s resistance to legalizing marijuana is still a developing story. More news…
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Letter To US Senator Chuck Grassley: Help Iowa Gain Federal Cannabis Approval!
Weed All About It! Iowans for Medical Marijuana has written a letter to US Senator Charles Grassley requesting help in their ongoing efforts to gain an exemption from federal law for Iowa patients who choose to use medical marijuana. Here’s the letter:
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Letter To US Senator Joni Ernst: Help Iowa Gain Federal Cannabis Approval!
Weed All About It! Iowans for Medical Marijuana has written a letter to US Senator Joni Ernst requesting help in their ongoing efforts to gain an exemption from federal law for Iowa patients who choose to use medical marijuana. Here’s the letter:
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Update on efforts to obtain a federal cannabis exemption for Iowa
Editor’s Note: WeedPress subscribers know that our single focus at this blog is protecting public safety for medical marijuana patients. Specifically, we aim to protect public safety by persuading medical cannabis states to petition the federal government to stop blocking medical marijuana patients from accessing their right to medicate without forfeiting their right to bear…
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TODAY: South Dakota DPH Townhall Question By Jason Karimi Concerning Federal Exemption Processes for State Marijuana Programs
I am currently in line on the phone for South Dakota’s Department of Health cannabis town hall today. The Department of Health townhall is being recorded, including the public’s questions during a public comment period. My question is as follows given the one minute time limit. I currently represent 15,000 medical marijuana patients in Iowa…
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MN NORML: Minnesota Still Has A Shot To Petition For Federal Exemption During Current Special Legislative Summer Session!
Click here to follow WeedPress on Facebook! A top Minnesota lawmaker says marijuana reform could move forward in a special session that was just launched. This is great news! Earlier this year, the Minnesota House passed a bill that directs the state to petition the federal government for an exemption. Iowa and Hawaii have already…
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Minnehaha County Medical Cannabis Ordinance Discussion Begins 6-2 | Get Details And Info Here On WeedPress
This is the first post in an ongoing project to assist South Dakota in joining both Iowa and Hawaii’s efforts to petition the federal government for exemptions to state marijuana laws. These exemptions are necessary to protect state patients from federal interference. New Approach South Dakota on Facebook tipped me off to these upcoming meetings.…
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WeedPress Email Demanding South Dakota File Federal Exemption To Protect Marijuana Patients To Sioux Falls City Council
I also did a media interview this week with Kelo Land’s Bridget Bennett as well. You can watch the interview here: https://www.keloland.com/news/your-money-matters/sioux-falls-city-council-holds-first-discussion-on-medical-marijuana/ Below is my email to Sioux Falls City Council as well as video of the news coverage in which myself, the founder of the WeedPress blog, spoke to the news about federal law…
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Success: WeedPress Discusses Iowa Marijuana Laws, Federal Exemption Process (21 CFR § 1307.03 and 1308.43) At Public Medical Cannabidiol Board Hearing
Below is video of the May 21, 2021 Iowa Medical Cannabidiol board hearing. I was the first person to speak — watch below, beginning around the 3 minute mark. See more previously from WeedPress: This Email Provides A Solution To Federal Interference With South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis Laws After watching what I had to say,…
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This Email Provides A Solution To Federal Interference With South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis Laws
Dear South Dakota Department of Education, I did not find out about the proposed public comment period until May 15th of this year. I realize the deadline for submitting written comment was May 12th. I sincerely apologize that this email correspondence was made May 16th, 2021, four days past the deadline. I am unable to…
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Claim of recent Title 21 CFR Section 1307.03 usage by the DEA — “Wide Latitude…For Any Reason” To Provide Exemptions
“Finally, DEA has wide latitude to grant exceptions to many controlledsubstance regulations at any time, for any reason [1]. It has used thisauthority to waive the requirement that providers obtain a separateregistration in each state in which they practice but has done so onlyfor the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. There is no legal orregulatory…
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Meeting Information: May 21, 2021 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting
Below is the agenda and additional information related to the May 21, 2021 Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Having trouble viewing? View this as a webpage 5/14/2021 Information for May 21, 2021 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Beginning at 10:00am on Friday, May 21, 2021, the second Medical Cannabidiol Board meeting of 2021 will be held virtually using the information…
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Dear Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, my prescription has a warning that it may cause death.
Iowa patient Brandy Beckholm writes: I’m an Iowa native woman and I’ve made a message trying to reach out to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds about a “normal person” seeking alternative medical pain management. I explain my side effects from taking Percocet and mind you, it was only 6 pills out of 15 prescribed. I fell…
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Lawsuit Against Governor Reynolds A Success: State’s Motion To Dismiss Explains Why This Is A Victory For Iowa PATIENT Advocates
Here’s the latest on our efforts to get the State of Iowa to properly and competently apply for federal exemption from federal marijuana laws to protect Iowa marijuana patients and industry supporters. On April 29, Kim Reynolds, Defendant, filed this motion to dismiss the lawsuit on the grounds that the lawsuit is now moot, since…
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Despite Existing Peyote Schedule I Exemptions, DEA Petition To Exempt Marijuana Denied On Grounds Of Supremacy Clause — Denial Dated April 27 2021
Here’s an update to Carl Olsen’s DEA petition to exempt state cannabis medical laws from federal law. DEA denied the petition, citing supremacy of federal over state law. However, DEA did not address an equal protection argument: peyote, also a Schedule I substance, is exempt from federal laws. Read why this is here in the…
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Hawaii Legislature OFFICIALLY Seeks Marijuana Exemption From DEA
As covered by WeedPress, we now have Hawaii OFFICIALLY petitioning the feds for exemption from federal marijuana laws. There’s precedent for exempting drugs from the federal law with the psychedelic peyote. It’s about time marijuana was approved as well. Read the latest from Marijuana Moment below! https://www.marijuanamoment.net/hawaii-legislature-seeks-marijuana-exemption-from-dea-while-senate-requests-legal-psilocybin-plan/?fbclid=IwAR2D6JrgYmoKLqXofquS5sNLetrNNnm2O48pbLB68Rs_O9peiJWfyHYo5sU
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Activist sues Governor Reynolds over delay in medical marijuana reform
The following article comes from KWWL.com, released the evening of 4/20 2021:
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Hawaii Wants DEA To Exempt State Marijuana Laws From Federal Interference Update: Hawaii’s Committee On Judiciary Votes “Aye” | April 16 2021
Welcome back to WeedPress. Here is today’s update. Relevant law: Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Section 1307.03 Precedent: Peyote is exempt for non-medical use from federal laws in certain states. Full details seen here courtesy of the Iowa news site Bleeding Heartland and was published just this week by one of the founders of…
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KING SHIPPING CONSUM, INC., Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE,Respondent; ZION COPTIC CHURCH, INC., Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL
SYLLABUS: [1] Z is a purported “church” organized, incorporated and operated for purposes of smuggling into this country, and distributing, illegal drugs for profit. Held: activities conducted by persons affiliated with Z prior to Z’s incorporation are not activities attributable to Z. Held further: Z is not a tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3). Held…
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Hawaii Lawmakers Reportedly Copying Minnesota’s Work Towards Federal Exemption To State Marijuana Laws, April 9 2021
Hawaii lawmakers held a hearing this past Friday April 9th. Looks like the work WeedPress has helped with in Minnesota and Iowa on getting a federal exemption to Minnesota’s and Iowa’s state marijuana industry is being replicated in Hawaii, too. Hawaii, Minnesota, and Iowa are advancing the process to protect state marijuana programs from federal…
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Iowa: Governor Kim Reynolds Served LAWSUIT By Marijuana Advocate After Promised Marijuana Federal Exemption Application Fails To Materialize
Iowa: Governor Kim Reynolds Served LAWSUIT By Marijuana Advocate After Promised Marijuana Federal Exemption Application Fails To Materialize A lawsuit over the state’s failure to follow through on promises to protect it’s state medical marijuana industry and citizen participants filed this weekend follows extensive coverage by WeedPress and other media outlets. Exceptionally excellent coverage credits…
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Hawaii Lawmakers Seek Marijuana Exemption From DEA While Also Requesting Legal Psilocybin Plan
As previously reported by us all here at WeedPress, a third state has officially joined attempts to request federal exemption to state marijuana laws. First initiated by Iowa advocate Carl Olsen, Iowa, Minnesota, and now Hawaii officials have endorsed demanding that state marijuana laws be exempt from federal laws and regulations. A previously little-known code,…
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Hawaii Officials Discuss Ways State Can Petition DEA For Exception To Federal Marijuana Schedule I Classification
The roughly 2,000 Facebook followers and email subscribers here at WeedPress should be intrigued. On Tuesday this week, Hawaii’s Health, Human Services, and Homelessness committee discussed Hawaii House Concurrent Resolution 132. HCR 132 directs Hawaii officials to begin the process of “requesting the Department of Health to submit a request to the Drug Enforcement Administration…
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Accredited Medical Cannabidiol CMEs Available for Iowa’s Healthcare Practitioners
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/2c8e3bf Accredited Medical Cannabidiol CMEs Available for Iowa’s Healthcare Practitioners Having trouble viewing? View this as a webpage 3/22/2021 Accredited Medical Cannabidiol CMEs Available for Iowa’s Healthcare Practitioners This email is a notification of the availability of accredited CMEs on medical cannabidiol for Iowa’s healthcare practitioners. These courses introduce healthcare practitioners to the endocannabinoid system and its interaction…
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3 Ways DEA Can Provide Exemptions For Schedule I Hemp Products Sales In Iowa Or Minnesota | 1996 Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation
Iowa CBD and medical marijuana salespeople, take note. Another colleague has this useful find from a random article from the Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation. Here’s a PDF: Writes my colleague in an email this afternoon: I found this section from a random 1996 law article in the Journal ofEnvironmental Law & Litigation instructive…
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Notes On Important Marijuana Cases
These are not my notes, and were sent by a colleague. Reposting here without permission, to help organize my notes a bit better. Click here to follow WeedPress on Facebook. Olsen v. DEA, 878 F.2d 1458, 1459 (D.C. Cir. 1989) Petitioner in this case seeks a religious-use exemption from federal laws proscribing marijuana. We hold…
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The short-term impact of 3 smoked cannabis preparations versus placebo on PTSD symptoms: A randomized cross-over clinical trial
WeedPress note: This PTSD study was done with the Mississippi federal farm pot, which Dr. Sisley says is inadequate. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0246990 The short-term impact of 3 smoked cannabis preparations versus placebo on PTSD symptoms: A randomized cross-over clinical trial Marcel O. Bonn-Miller, Sue Sisley, Paula Riggs, Berra Yazar-Klosinski, Julie B. Wang, Mallory J. E. Loflin ,…
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Voluntary Communism IS Compatible With Libertarianism — These Economists Explain
I’m going to diverge into economics today for a second. One of my favorite economists on the planet, Dr. Walter Block, had this to say during an email exchange shared today to LewRockwell.com: If socialism is defined as the government owning all the means of production, obviously, that is incompatible with libertarianism. On the other…
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Who is using medical pot in Iowa? And is it working?
The Gazette reports: People who use medical marijuana are less likely to be “aging hippies” trying to get high than people wanting to avoid opioid addiction, according to a University of Iowa researcher planning a study of Iowans registered for the state’s medical marijuana program. Read full article at The Gazette.
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Bill could reduce penalties for first-time marijuana offenders in Iowa
Weed All About It…at The Daily Iowan
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FULL TEXT: Executive Order on Protecting Americans From Overcriminalization Through Regulatory Reform | EO #13980
Putting this here for my personal future references. — Jason Executive Order on Protecting Americans From Overcriminalization Through Regulatory Reform Law & Justice Issued on: January 18, 2021 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to improve transparency with respect to…
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Iowa State Patrol Criminally Charges Man For Possession Of CBD As CBD Advocates IGNORE Personal Responsibility
Yet again disingenuous and ethically bankrupted CBD businesses in Iowa have left an Iowan man out to dry. In a phone call with the Cedar Rapids based Your CBD Store today about a recent criminal charge against an Iowa man for possession of over-the-counter CBD, an employee tells WeedPress that it is “legal in the…
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Minnesota Bill Requiring Minnesota’s Medical Marijuana Program Be Exempted From Federal Law ADVANCES | Weed All About It
Good things happening on my singular topic of interest up in Minnesota. That state has been my second home in many ways, and I’m glad to see our argument that WeedPress has pushed for over a decade is finally coming to bear good fruits in the Minnesota House. Here’s the summary I had the privilege…
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Comments To Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board About Federal EXEMPTION To Iowa Medical Cannabis Law | February 19 2021 (Comments made by Carl Olsen of Iowans for Medical Marijuana)
https://iowamedicalmarijuana.org/iowa/mcab_2021_02_19/ Medical Cannabidiol Board – February 19 2021 Carl Olsen’s Public Comments CARL OLSEN: All right, I submitted a rescheduling decision from the International Narcotics Control Board. CARL OLSEN: They have, … CARL OLSEN: The Single Convention is, … CARL OLSEN: Well, in that DEA letter that I got denying me exemption it relied on international treaty obligations. And, that was on November 10th, so like…
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Dispensary License Award STALLS As MedPharm Iowa alleges Public Health Department made errors in scoring the applications and were biased toward Iowa Cannabis Company
The Gazette’s Erin Jordan has the details: MedPharm Iowa and Community Cannabis of Iowa appealed the award, alleging Public Health made errors in scoring the applications and were biased toward Iowa Cannabis.The Public Health Department rescinded that award Nov. 20 According to the Gazette, the Iowa City/Coralville area should still see a medical cannabis dispensary…
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Drug decriminalisation in Portugal: setting the record straight. [Repost from TransformDrugs.org]
In these days of cancel culture, it’s important to have accurate information on multiple platforms. To that end, I’ve found an incredibly detailed and insightful article on how decriminalization in Portugal was not what solely caused Portugal’s improvement in the health of their drug using population. Please read below if you want to be taken…
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Why addiction isn’t a disease but instead the result of ‘deep learning’
Weed All About It here at the National Drug And Alcohol Research Centre out of Sydney Australia. Especially important to note: criticism of NIDA’s well-intended but severely misinformed Nora Valkow, a woman who is a king maker among drug researchers who rely on her approval for funding.
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Medical marijuana manufacturing plant to open on 18th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Cannabis Co. has obtained a license to manufacture medical marijuana products at 5137 18th Ave. SW, the former site of Star Food Service Equipment & Repair in Cedar Rapids. (The Gazette)
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Iowa: Marijuana Legalization Effort
Legislation is pending to legalize the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana for adults in Iowa. Senate File 406 would allow adults 21 and older to legally possess and purchase up to 30 grams of marijuana (up to 15 grams for out-of-staters) for personal use. Retail marijuana sales would be taxed at 20 percent.…
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Minnesota PTSD Certification Letter For Medical Cannabis February 2021
Office of Medical Cannabis Dear Jason Karimi: Your health care practitioner has certified that you qualify for medical cannabis. You must complete your registration via the link below, provide payment and have your registry status changed to APPROVED before you can visit a Cannabis Patient Center. You will receive another e-mail notifying you when your application has been reviewed by the…
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After 12 Long Years, This Longtime Activist Finally Granted A Medical Cannabis Card For PTSD
After spending months in jail for private personal use of my religious sacrament and medicine, and after 12 years of activist work that included lawsuits against the governments who deny religious and medical freedom as well as freedom to explore consciousness, I have finally been granted the permission by an arbitrary and temporary corrupt body…
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Iowa’s History of CBD Confusion PLUS Lacie Navin Criminal CBD Case Update 2/3/2021
Lacie Navin’s arrest for selling illegal CBD took place over thirteen months ago, but a trial date remains to be set. January 28th was the latest action by the court entered on the docket record since November. A 10 week lapse occurred, and this is the latest entry into the docket: Event Filed By Filed…
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Monday’s Minnesota Marijuana news conference announcing legislation proposing the legalization of recreational marijuana in MN
Monday’s @mnhouseDFL news conference announcing legislation proposing the legalization of recreational marijuana in MN https://buff.ly/3rcBE7k
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Waterloo Daily Courier / August 23, 1945
Had this advertisement to sell or lease Iowa hemp mills. Via Iowa Hemp For Victory: Iowa hemp mills for sale or lease according to the Waterloo Daily Courier were located in the following Iowa towns: Algona Boone Britt Eagle Grove Grundy City Hampton Humboldt Iowa Falls Mason City Rockford Traer Farmers were forced by law…
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Des Moines to draft ordinance making marijuana possession a civil offense, then pause
Still nobody saying expunge Iowans records for marijuana possession. These crimes and enforcers of the crimes are the criminals who permitted decades of violence against otherwise non-violent plant possessors. Illinois just expunged 500,000 records for marijuana possession. https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2021/01/26/des-moines-prepares-decriminalize-pot-legalize-marijuana-iowa-legislature-congress/6699546002/
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Big Data to the Rescue: The Electoral College Meets Data Pattern Science
Jay Valentine’s American Thinker article titled Big Data to the Rescue: The Electoral College Meets Data Pattern Science has great ideas. Check the following excerpts out from the article. Trump may likely remain President after all… “Here’s the summary: For the election returns in many precincts to happen the way they did, Biden would have…
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Carl Olsen on the 1307.03 DEA Exemption (video) | IMPORTANT | The Richard Rose Report
Click here to watch this interview over at the Richard Rose Report. I’ve chosen to spend an entire decade of my youthful life pursuing and learning this strategy full-time, and I do not intend to lose here. Here’s a video on policy hero Carl Olsen on the DEA 1307.03 Federal Exemption for state Medical Cannabis…
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