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Weekly Cannabis Round Up October 30

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by Lo

October 30, 2020 12:33 pm ET Estimated Read Time: 3 Minutes

This week in Cannabis News, Governor Jared Polis of Colorado pardoned over 3,000 low level cannabis convictions. He also signed in a bill to allow felons to work in the industry, which was previously illegal. Next, Former NBA all star Shawn Kemp is set to open a dispensary, Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis, in Seattle and hopes to inspire people of color to get into the cannabis industry. Lastly, Australia approved a record breaking number of medical patients.

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Gov. Polis of Colorado speaks on updating cannabis legalization

And former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp joins the cannabis industry

This is Lo with Veriheal keeping you up to date with the latest in cannabis news

Gov. Polis is working hard to keep Colorado’s cannabis legislation up to date 

He recently sat down with High Times to discuss what’s in store for Colorado where cannabis was legalized for recreational use almost one decade ago

Polis indicated that Colorado’s cannabis industry is certainly thriving.

“We’ve driven most of the criminal element out of cannabis. We’ve generated good jobs, and We’ve increased quality for consumers,as well as generated tax revenue for our schools. 

It’s really been a great success in Colorado and, frankly, the only thing holding it back from even more success is the federal government getting out of the way.” 

When the pandemic struck, Colorado cannabis dispensaries were permitted to adjust operations to accommodate for social distancing measures which has ultimately secured the industry as essential, where it should be. 

Polis has even pardoned nearly 3,000 low level cannabis convictions since these crimes are no longer considered criminal 

And he insists there is still more that needs to be done 

He recently signed a social equity measure to help those with felonies be able to enter into the cannabis industry, something that was previously prohibited. 

Colorado is one of a few states at the forefront of cannabis legalization and reform 

and it’s awesome to see that lawmakers are willing to stay abreast of cannabis education

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And are eager to be inclusive and understanding of this magical plant. 

Next in news, former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp is set to open a cannabis dispensary in Seattle on October 30

He’s partnered with the co-founders of Main Street Marijuana, one of the more popular companies in Washington that has produced more than 150 million in sales and more than 55 million in taxes. 

Kemp has stated that he hopes to be an inspiration for People of Color to get involved in the cannabis industry

If you’re in Seattle, be sure to check out Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis located near and the Space Needle. 

And lastly, Australia has approved a record-breaking number of medical cannabis patients.

Last month, over 6,000 patients were approved to use medical cannabis treatment, 

This is the highest number of monthly approvals since 2016 when cannabis was first federally legalized

Similar to America’s cannabis prohibition, Australia utilized the same fear-mongering tactics to strictly forbid the plant, lumping it in with heroin, cocaine, and other illicit drugs.

Australia has one of the highest cannabis user rates in the world and has an increasing support for decriminalization altogether

The country has set intentions on setting quality standards on all cannabis products hopefully by the end of the year

 

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