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Oklahoma’s legalization initiative at risk due to state delay
Paul Monies - Published on August 23, 2022read moreA delay by the state contractor hired to validate signatures may result in the legalization measure not appearing on the ballot.
Oof: Nebraska medical marijuana measures won’t appear on ballot, again
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 22, 2022read moreAdvocates came up 10,000 signatures short in their bid to put medical legalization before voters.
Here’s why Florida’s new adult-use initiative is getting mixed reviews
Lyneisha Watson and Calvin Stovall - Published on August 16, 2022read moreCannabis giant Trulieve committed $5 million to a new amendment that would legalize weed for all adults. But local and national advocates aren’t thrilled by the bill’s details.
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North Dakota will vote on cannabis legalization in November
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 15, 2022read moreThe announcement follows a rapid-fire campaign led by New Approach North Dakota.
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Missouri will vote on marijuana legalization in November
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 9, 2022read moreIt was a nailbiter, but advocates found enough signatures in six of the state’s congressional districts to qualify.
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Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison for drug possession and smuggling
Calvin Stovall - Published on August 4, 2022read moreThe WNBA star can appeal, but a prisoner swap now appears to be her best shot at freedom.
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Tell the truth, Fox News: Cannabis use doesn’t cause violence
David Bienenstock - Published on August 1, 2022read moreThere is no link between cannabis use and violence. But that isn’t stopping Fox News from reviving the old Reefer Madness canard.
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Brittney Griner’s cannabis trial resumes in Moscow
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2022read moreGriner’s trial resumes this week, as diplomats work behind the scenes to reach a deal to set her free.
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SAFE Advertising Act could bring weed ads to TV and radio
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 28, 2022read moreA bill introduced this week could give radio and TV stations the freedom to advertise cannabis brands without fear of losing their FCC license.
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Brittney Griner testifies as Biden considers trading Russian prisoner to free her
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 27, 2022read moreThe president is reportedly open to releasing a Russian arms dealer to bring the WNBA star home, but the Russians aren’t rushing to make a trade.









