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The Roll-Up #32: Can ‘The Cannabist’ Win Back the Franchise?
Leafly Podcasts - Published on May 4, 2018read moreRicardo Baca joins the crew to talk about the life, death, and possible revival of the pioneering cannabis site.
Study: Legalization Reduces Crime in Border Towns
Jacqueline Havelka - Published on May 3, 2018read moreRecent data shows that violent crime rates are reduced in border towns that have legalized cannabis. Read more about the study here.
California Senate Bill Would Allow Cannabis Delivery to ‘Dry Towns’
Peter Hecht - Published on May 3, 2018read moreSenate Bill 1302 seeks to allow cannabis delivery to private residences for adult use and medical cannabis consumers—even to those in communities with strict bans on cannabis businesses.
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Small Businesses Grapple With Maze of Conflicting Cannabis Laws
The Associated Press - Published on May 3, 2018read moreHere are some questions small businesses need to consider when deciding on what drug testing policies to follow.
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Onsite Sales Bring Cannabis—and Scrutiny—Back to the Cannabis Cup
Ed Murrieta - Published on May 3, 2018read moreThis weekend’s Cup in Sacramento will be the first with permitted onsite sales and consumption. If it goes well, it won’t be the last.
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When It Comes to Testing for Cannabis, More Employers Are Mellowing Out
The Associated Press - Published on May 2, 2018read moreTesting for cannabis—a fixture at large American employers for at least 30 years—excludes too many potential workers, experts say.
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Maine Lawmakers Overturn LePage’s Veto of Cannabis Sales Bill
Leafly Staff - Published on May 2, 2018read moreGov. Paul LePage is running out of options to block state voters’ and lawmakers’ attempts to allow a regulated cannabis market in Maine.
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California Shocker: Dianne Feinstein Drops Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 1, 2018read moreFeinstein’s office said that the senator’s views changed after meetings with constituents, including parents of children who have benefitted from medical marijuana.
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Court Rejects Challenge to DEA Rule, Leaving CBD Federally Illegal
Ben Adlin - Published on May 1, 2018read moreLawyers for the hemp industry say they’re working to “carefully weigh” the available options, which includes a rehearing that must be requested within 45 days.
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Everybody Talks About Expunging Drug Convictions. Here’s How Seattle Did It
Ben Adlin - Published on May 1, 2018read moreSeattle’s move, which could clear convictions for 542 people, comes as cities in other legal cannabis states consider similar action to undo the wrongs of America’s drug war.









