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Bernie Sanders Co-Sponsors the Marijuana Justice Act
Dave Schmader - Published on April 19, 2018read moreThe Marijuana Justice Act would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, incentivize states to mitigate existing and ongoing racial disparities in state-level cannabis arrests, and expunge federal convictions specific to cannabis possession.
Cannabis-Based Drug Gets Positive Review From US Agency
The Associated Press - Published on April 19, 2018read moreBritish drugmaker GW Pharmaceuticals is seeking permission to sell its purified form of CBD as a medication for seizures in children.
Pennsylvania to Make Whole-Plant Cannabis Flower Available to Patients
Ben Adlin - Published on April 16, 2018read moreThe move is expected to lower costs and improve patient access. Cannabis designed to be smoked, however, would still be illegal.
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Analysis: Few Ways Out of Arkansas’ Medical Marijuana Stalemate
The Associated Press - Published on April 16, 2018read moreA judge is urging officials to find a way to resume evaluating industry applications. That’s going to be easier said than done.
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Albuquerque Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession
Leafly Staff - Published on April 13, 2018read moreInstead of jail time and a criminal penalty fee, police would issue a $25 fine for possession of under an ounce of cannabis.
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Louisiana House Backs Medical Marijuana Expansion
The Associated Press - Published on April 13, 2018read moreSupporters say therapeutic marijuana could help veterans suffering from PTSD and others with severe medical conditions, rather than steering them to addictive opioids.
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Trump Vows to Back Law to Protect Legal Cannabis Industry
The Associated Press - Published on April 13, 2018read moreSen. Cory Gardner of Colorado said Trump made the pledge to him in a Wednesday night conversation.
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The Roll-Up #29: Know Your Miranda Rights
Leafly Podcasts - Published on April 13, 2018read moreThis week Dave and Ben wrestle with the future of 4/20, pony up Coachella cannabis tips, and applaud Cynthia Nixon’s Twitter rampage.
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Meet Acreage Holdings, John Boehner’s New Cannabis Crush
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 12, 2018read moreThey’re no hippies: The firm formerly known as High Street Capital was founded by ex-Wall Streeters with sharp elbows.
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Senate’s Top Republican Introduces Bill to Legalize Hemp Nationwide
Ben Adlin - Published on April 12, 2018read moreMcConnell’s bill would remove hemp from the Controlled Substances Act and effectively treat the crop like any other agricultural product.
