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Leafly investigation: Fentanyl-laced marijuana is a myth. It’s time to end the hype
Calvin Stovall - Published on June 28, 2022Read moreLeafly investigates why police and media spread ‘fentanyl-laced marijuana’ rumors when lab results disprove the claims.
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‘Light up,’ says NYC Mayor Adams, defying state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed
Calvin Stovall - Published on June 6, 2022Read moreWith NY’s recreational sales months away, Mayor Adams gives the OK for grey area gifting shops, trucks, and speakeasies to keep the green flowing.
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12 New Jersey stores sold $24M in weed in first month
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 24, 2022Read moreState reports massive first month sales for 7 companies and awards dozens of new licenses.
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’I’m actually high right now,’ Kevin Durant talks weed with David Letterman
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 17, 2022Read moreThe NBA superstar will open up about using for first time on Netflix later this week, even though his league still (technically) forbids THC
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4 New Jersey weed laws that need to change now
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 17, 2022Read moreNew Yorkers can consume in public, PA lawmakers want to allow edibles, but New Jersey still criminalizes the plant in far too many ways.
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Thailand is giving away 1 million cannabis plants to celebrate new homegrow laws
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 11, 2022Read moreResidents can grow medical cannabis at home, and companies can make products that have less than .2% THC.
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Ex-Jungle Boys workers claim gender bias, stolen wages, and poor conditions
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 11, 2022Read moreA civil suit against the California operators alleges ‘boys-only’ culture; company says plaintiffs were fired for cause.
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NFL’s Laremy Tunsil is selling a gas mask NFT to help cannabis prisoners
Calvin Stovall - Published on April 28, 2022Read moreThe Houston Texans lineman lost millions on Draft Day 2016 after a leaked video showed him using weed. Now he’s reclaiming the narrative.
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After a huge first week, New Jersey still hasn’t run out of weed
Calvin Stovall - Published on April 28, 2022Read moreMore than 12,000 customers showed up for day one of adult-use cannabis sales in NJ. But many are still waiting for edibles, homegrow, and social equity.
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New Jersey’s recreational weed stores open to long lines, cheering customers
Calvin Stovall - Published on April 21, 2022Read moreIt’s a post-420 celebration in NJ, as thousands revel in the freedom to buy legal marijuana.
