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Schumer Bill Would Deschedule Cannabis Nationwide
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 19, 2018read moreSchumer says he’ll introduce the measure next week. But how does it differ from Sen. Cory Booker’s Marijuana Justice Act?
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.
![In Pennsylvania, the eight approved universities, most of which are in the greater Philadelphia area, may study the state’s current qualifying conditions for cannabis, which include PTSD, AIDS, Crohn’s Disease, opioid use disorder and more.]()
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.
