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Illinois Pain Patients Must Have Medical Marijuana Access, Judge Rules
Leafly Staff - Published on January 17, 2018read moreThe decision could open access to medical cannabis to thousands of patients seeking a safer alternative to dangerous opioids.
Now Trump’s ‘Shithole’ Comment Is Affecting Medical Marijuana
David Hodes - Published on January 16, 2018read moreThe president’s outburst blew up immigration talks that were key to the budget, which is where MMJ protections live.
Pennsylvania MMJ Patients Face Choice: Cannabis or Guns?
The Associated Press - Published on January 16, 2018read moreMore than 800,000 guns are sold or transferred in Pennsylvania annually, and more than 10,000 people in the state have signed up for medical marijuana.
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New Bill in Congress Would Ban Federal Cannabis Enforcement in Legal States
Ben Adlin - Published on January 12, 2018read moreThe measure, introduced by a California congresswoman, would permanently forbid federal agencies from taking action against state-legal cannabis.
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Kentucky Medical Cannabis Bill Faces Uphill Fight
The Associated Press - Published on January 12, 2018read moreMedical cannabis advocates face a tough challenge. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer later predicted such a bill wouldn’t garner enough votes to pass.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on January 12, 2018read moreGovernor-elect Phil Murphy doesn’t succeed Chris Christie until next week, but already lawmakers are moving to achieve one of his campaign promises: legalizing marijuana.
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The Roll-Up #16: Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Resort
Leafly Podcasts - Published on January 12, 2018read moreThis week: America pushes back against Jeff Sessions, Vermont votes to go legal, and Mike Tyson plans a cannabis resort in the California desert.
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Pro-Cannabis Trump Voters Feeling Betrayed After Sessions Move
The Associated Press - Published on January 11, 2018read moreThe Trump administration’s anti-marijuana move has some members of the president’s voting base fuming.
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Here’s Where US Attorneys Stand on Cannabis Enforcement
Ben Adlin - Published on January 11, 2018read moreWe’re tracking how US attorneys in legal states have responded to the removal of the Cole memo—and how likely they are to take action.
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Vermont Legislature Votes to Legalize, Governor Will Sign Into Law
The Associated Press - Published on January 10, 2018read moreIf Gov. Phil Scott signs the adopted bill, Vermont will become the 9th adult-use state, and the first to adopt via the legislature.









