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New marijuana testing rule is sidelining truckers just when we need them most
David Bienenstock - Published on July 5, 2022read moreA trucker shortage is driving up inflation—and a nonsense new THC rule is costing thousands of truckers their jobs.
Make no mistake, marijuana edibles are legal now in Minnesota
The Associated Press and Leafly Staff - Published on July 2, 2022read moreIn their rush to regulate delta-8 products, legislators inadvertently legalized delta-9 THC edibles. Start low, go slow, Minnesota.
PSA: Oregon will outlaw all delta-8 THC products this Friday
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 28, 2022read moreOn July 1, Oregon will ban all hemp-derived cannabinoids. That means products with delta-8 THC, THC-O, and other compounds.
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Meet the CLIMB Act, a new bipartisan cannabis banking bill
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 27, 2022read moreThe new CLIMB Act would help cannabis businesses access banking services, and list on the stock exchange. It emphasizes small, minority-owned businesses.
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Looks like America’s pandemic weed-buying spree is over
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 22, 2022read moreAs the masks come off, cannabis purchasing is retreating to pre-Covid levels.
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$6 billion for farm disaster aid but not a penny for cannabis farmers. WTF?
Marissa Wenzke - Published on June 14, 2022read moreBiden’s new $6 billion program bails out everyone except state-licensed weed producers.
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Is the word ‘marijuana’ racist?
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 8, 2022read moreA lawmaker alleged the term was ‘pejorative and racist.’ Is it really? I went in search of an answer.
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‘Light up,’ says NYC Mayor Adams, defying state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed
Calvin Stovall - Published on June 6, 2022read moreWith NY’s recreational sales months away, Mayor Adams gives the OK for grey area gifting shops, trucks, and speakeasies to keep the green flowing.
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Connecticut Gov. signs bill to crack down on weed gifting
Amelia Williams - Published on June 2, 2022read moreOfficials in New York and Washington DC have also threatened action against cannabis gift shops
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Illinois judge gives 185 social equity cannabis stores the go-ahead, finally
Janessa Bailey - Published on June 1, 2022read moreAn Illinois judge released 185 social equity cannabis retail licenses. Find out what it means for Illinois cannabis consumers on Leafly.
