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While we were pleased to see that the Ohio Senate fulfilled Governor DeWine's budget request to include a cannabis expungement program through SB 56, there's more to this bill Ohioans should be aware of. The bill takes away cannabis rights Ohioans already have and wastes taxpayer dollars on things like imposing mandatory jail time for passengers who smoke cannabis in a car. SB 56 is a contradiction, with itself, and Ohio voters. Expungement is a crucial step toward justice for the tens of thousands in Ohio still burdened by cannabis-related convictions, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of new, onerous penalties for cannabis that Ohioans already voted to legalize. Harold Thomas, a Last Prisoner Project constituent, served eight years for cannabis distribution while Ohio legalized medical cannabis. Under SB 56, Harold’s criminal record would remain in place. The legislature must amend SB 56 in order to implement a robust state-initiated mechanism that provides expungement beyond low-level cannabis possession. The House will now deliberate on their version of legislation in HB160. Read more via Ohio Capital Journal: https://lnkd.in/eSmcVm9a

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Stay connected with NABCL as we continue to monitor the situation and work alongside our colleagues to provide support and guidance. Follow us and sign up for our mailing list to access more detailed insights and resources as we navigate this evolving landscape together. #CannabisEquity #LegalCannabis #NABCL

NABCL would like to thank International Cannabis Bar Association and Ice Miller LLP for hosting the recent NABCL/INCBA networking event in Chicago. As a growing virtual organization, we may not often get the chance to meet with our awesome members face to face, but we appreciate all that you do. It was equally as wonderful to connect with our colleagues over at INCBA and learn about the outstanding resources and global networking opportunities they have to offer. NABCL looks forward to future collaboration with INCBA and invites opportunities to work together on supporting the healthy growth of the cannabis industry. Special shout out to our local NABCL members who helped promote the event and recruit new members, to Anoushah on behalf of Representative Lashawn K. Ford, to Kyle Finnegan of Ice Miller and to the wonderful Nastasia M., who worked tirelessly to make sure we made this happen. To our members who travelled from outside Illinois to join us we were in awe. Thank you again to all who attended.

As we confront the new U.S. tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, and Canada’s response, it’s crucial to recognize the far-reaching implications for our industry and the millions of Americans it serves. These changes will reverberate through the cannabis sector, potentially undermining much of the progress we’ve made towards a legal, equitable market. Key impacts: ? 25% tariffs on Canada/Mexico imports and 20% on Chinese goods will increase costs for equipment, packaging, and supplies ? Supply chain disruptions as businesses seek alternative suppliers ? Heightened competitive pressure from the illicit market ? Increased risk of market consolidation, squeezing out smaller operators ? Disproportionate burden to BIPOC entrepreneurs already facing capital access issues and higher tax burdens Legal considerations: ? Review tax strategies and supply chains with cannabis-experienced professionals ? Maintain strict regulatory compliance to avoid additional scrutiny ? Protect intellectual property through state-level and alternative strategies ? Consider exit strategies if necessary, ensuring the best possible terms These policies will undoubtedly make our challenging industry even more difficult for both plant-touching and ancillary businesses. However, NABCL remains committed to supporting our community through these turbulent times. Stay connected with NABCL as we continue to monitor the situation and work alongside our colleagues to provide support and guidance. Follow us and sign up for our mailing list to access more detailed insights and resources as we navigate this evolving landscape together. #CannabisEquity #LegalCannabis #NABCL

Join us Monday February 24th at ??420pm?? as I present the clinical considerations of utilizing cannabis for the prevention and management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Moderated by Sang Choi R.Ph Several recent studies have associated cannabis use with increased risk of cardiovascular disease; however, cannabis contains many unique qualities that are potentially cardioprotective if consumed appropriately. We’ll explore these paradoxical nuances. Sola dosis facit venenum “Only the dose makes the poison”. - Paracelsus New York State Office of Cannabis Management

Everyday, I hear concerns from people across walks of life about addiction, overdose, and the impact of fentanyl. That's why as the leader of Drug Policy Alliance, we advocate for health solutions that can help people be safer, healthier, and recover. The Trump Administration and Congress are proposing disastrous federal funding cuts that would slash Medicaid and public health grant programs, directly hindering access to treatment, naloxone, and vital health services. These are the very services that the CDC recently rallied behind to prevent more overdose deaths. Trump's funding cuts would be devastating: more lives lost to overdose, increased suffering, and addiction spiraling out of control. Unfortunately, what's happening in Washington is a poignant example of how enforcement impedes care and health supports. President Trump has used the threat of fentanyl to rally support for his border and “tough on immigration” policies. But?his recent mandate to Congress— telling them to?find nearly $2 trillion worth of cuts?to pay for more immigration enforcement funding—puts these lifesaving services at risk.?It’s a dangerous trade-off. President Trump has previously shown some support for treatment and harm reduction, and I hope we can work with his Administration to make these a priority again. He can fulfill his promise to protect Americans from fentanyl by preserving funding for treatment, prevention, and health services. Learn more and take action: https://lnkd.in/eEtTi7me