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New Zealand to Hold Marijuana Vote Under New Leader Ardern
The Associated Press - Published on October 20, 2017read moreThe new prime minister said Friday the country would hold a referendum on whether to legalize cannabis at some point over the next three years.
A Guide to Federal Drug Rescheduling (And What It Means for Cannabis)
Lisa Rough - Published on October 19, 2017read moreA brief history and guide to the process of rescheduling cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (and who can make it happen).
West Virginia Wants Your Thoughts on Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on October 19, 2017read moreOfficials hope the anonymous survey will provide insight about potential patient demographics, where they seek care and what conditions they are looking to treat.
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California’s Calaveras County On Verge of Banning Cannabis Farms
Peter Hecht - Published on October 19, 2017read moreThe county is in an uproar over a proposal to boot cannabis growers–after welcoming them just last year.
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What Can Canada Learn from US Legalization?
Tobias Coughlin-Bogue - Published on October 19, 2017read moreFrom underage access to enforcement costs, Canada’s swimming in concerns around legalized cannabis. Drawing on data from the US, Leafly addresses each of Canada’s primary fears.
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Thanks for Making Canada a Little More Strong and Free, Gord
Bruce Barcott - Published on October 18, 2017read moreThe Tragically Hip frontman Gordon Downie wasn’t just a cultural force and a national treasure. He moved Canadian cannabis forward, too.
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Nevada’s Second Largest City to Begin Cannabis Sales This Week
Gage Peake - Published on October 18, 2017read moreLas Vegas’s most populous suburb will allow the sales of adult-use cannabis beginning Friday following a vote by the Henderson City Council.
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Undercover Agents Arrest San Diego Cannabis Delivery Drivers
Hayley Fox - Published on October 18, 2017read moreSan Diego area cannabis-delivery services went on lockdown this week following a law enforcement sting on local delivery operations that put at least six drivers behind bars.
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Canadian Edibles Get a Green Light, Licensed Producers Rejoice
Randi Druzin - Published on October 18, 2017read moreIf approved by the House of Commons, the new amendment will ensure cannabis edibles and concentrates will be introduced to the Canadian market no later than 12 months after recreational cannabis becomes legal next summer.
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Australian Universities Receive $2.5 Million for Cannabis Research
Joe Wilson - Published on October 17, 2017read moreThe funds will be used to establish the Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence (ACRE), to coordinate cannabis research.









