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DC’s Cannabis Confusion Could Be Solved by Maryland Voters
Alexander Lekhtman - Published on April 26, 2018read moreAllison Galbraith wants to unseat Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, who’s blocking cannabis sales in the nation’s capital.
Michigan GOP Considers Legalizing Now to Depress Voter Turnout This Fall
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 25, 2018read moreIt may sound crazy, but this theory shows how popular legalization is in 2018.
Equity Efforts Could Go Statewide Under California Bill
Hayley Fox - Published on April 25, 2018read moreSome California cities have already introduced equity programs designed to give a leg up to communities hit hardest by the drug war. A new bill in Sacramento would expand the effort statewide.
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Michigan Has the Signatures for Full Legalization Measure in November
The Associated Press - Published on April 25, 2018read moreNext step: Ballot certification by the state on Thursday.
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Missouri House Moves to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on April 24, 2018read moreThe bill would allow anyone over 18 dying of a terminal disease to access smokeless medical cannabis, along with people with cancer, Alzheimer’s, PTSD, and a variety of other conditions.
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Iowa Senate Bill Would Open the Door to More Potent Medical Marijuana
Leafly Staff - Published on April 23, 2018read moreThe bill would allow the state’s medical cannabis board to raise the current 3% limit on THC.
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This 60 Minutes Reporter Could Bounce a Legalization Advocate From Congress
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 23, 2018read moreRep. Tom Garrett, a Virginia Republican, has introduced legislation in Congress to legalize cannabis nationwide.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer Wants to Decriminalize Cannabis. Here’s Why.
Dave Schmader - Published on April 23, 2018read moreLast week, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sat down with VICE News to discuss his plan to introduce legislation that would “decriminalize marijuana from one end of the country to the other.” Here are five takeaways.
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Idaho Expects a New Governor, but Not a New Cannabis Policy
The Associated Press - Published on April 23, 2018read moreThree-term Gov. Butch Otter won’t run again, but even the Dems in this red state don’t see much change coming.
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The Roll-Up #30: John Boehner Is My Facebook Friend
Leafly Podcasts - Published on April 20, 2018read moreThe group wrestles with President Trump’s pronouncement in support of state-legal cannabis, former House Speaker John Boehner’s coming out as a pro-cannabis profiteer, and more.
