Episode 44: Julie Oliver of Ground Game Texas
Julie Oliver of Ground Game Texas is the guest this week on the show. Jesse and Austin interview Julie about the founding of Ground Game Texas, how Texans are feeling about decriminalizing cannabis and marijuana in the state of Texas, issues with voter turnout and registered voters, and what organizations are learning from all of this. Visit the site today to listen to the amazing interview.
Clayton County edibles arrest highlights disparities across state and nation
Recently, two young men were arrested and accused of possession of THC edibles in Clay County Texas causing note to disparities in the system. Read about the disparities between the state and its neighbors, the counties and cities of Texas. As well, disparities across the justice system in how these cases are handled. Check out the article today and learn why we all need to be involved in changing this.
Week of Cannabis Review 06/04/2022: Felony possession charged dropped on TX hemp farmers, San Marcos collects enough decrim signatures
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 06/04/2022. An analysis of drug tests shows failures are up across the nation while Texas remains below national average, a hemp farm in Navarro county has felony marijuana charges dropped, and San Marcos has collected enough signatures to put decriminalization on the ballot in November. Audio player included in the article for those on the go.
San Marcos reaches signature goal for decriminalization effort
Mano Amiga, working with Ground Game Texas and Texas Cannabis Collective has reached the signature goal to put decriminalization on the ballot in November. Check out the article for more information on the press anouncement this coming Wednesday.
Austin citizens vote to end misdemeanor marijuana arrests and no-knock warrants.
The city of Austin has passed Prop A by vote which will eliminate misdemeanor marijuana arrests and ban the use of no-knock warrants by city officers.
EP 30: Decriminalize Denton
Jesse and Austin interview Tristan Seikel of Decriminalize Denton. Tristan speaks on the origins of Decriminalize Denton, the process the group has gone through starting with a city council that wasn’t receptive, a police chief changing policy on arrests secretly, all the way to a ballot initiative on a city level to end arrests in Denton.
Decriminalize Denton and the Battle for Cannabis Decriminalization in Denton
Josh Kasoff covers the decriminalization effort in Denton and ongoing battle to end arrests for cannabis possession in Texas.
Episode 24: Mano Amiga
Jesse and Austin talk to returning guest Sam Benavides of Mano Amiga, joined by their new Right to Justice Coordinator Elle Cross. Discussion takes place on the activities that Mano Amiga has been involved in recently and their new initiative to decriminalize cannabis possession charges in San Marcos, Texas.
Medical cannabis voted out of committee, Texans rally around cannabis bills in committee
This week the Texas House of Representatives held 3 committee hearings to cover cannabis bills across multiple types and spectrums of the industry as a whole.
Veterans advocating in troubling times: 2021 session update with David Bass
The 2021 Legislative Sessions for all states will be the most unusual, unprecedented and unpredictable in each state’s respective history.