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Rhode Island legislature votes to legalize marijuana, sets Dec. 2022 launch
Bruce Barcott and Calvin Stovall - Published on May 24, 2022read moreStores could open as soon as Dec. 1 under the new law, which Gov. Dan McKee is expected to sign.
Delaware governor vetoes marijuana legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 24, 2022read moreThe legislature may have the votes to override Gov. Carney’s rejection. Stay tuned.
Election 2022: Marijuana legalization voting guide
Max Savage Levenson and Bruce Barcott - Published on May 23, 2022read moreThese states have active campaigns to put cannabis legalization on the Nov. 2022 ballot.
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Dr. Oz exits reality with epic anti-weed rant
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 20, 2022read moreOn May 19, Pennsylvania Senate hopeful Dr. Oz used a live TV interview to slander and condescend to cannabis consumers. Think it’ll boost him in the polls against Lt. Governor John Fetterman?
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Which sports test for marijuana?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 19, 2022read moreThe NBA, NHL, and MLB have all but ended testing for weed. The NFL still does—but why? A full guide to the major sports.
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Fetterman’s primary landslide puts others on notice: Weed wins
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 18, 2022read moreJohn Fetterman’s bold legalization advocacy scared Democratic leaders. Guess what: Voters loved it.
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Miami finally approves first medical cannabis dispensary
Lyneisha Watson - Published on May 18, 2022read moreLos Angeles investors can open up shop after City officials end their years-long silent ban on medical marijuana providers
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Weed harassment by Georgia cops could help pass legalization in Delaware
Mehka King - Published on May 17, 2022read moreGeorgia officers searched women’s lacrosse team bus without cause but found nothing, now Delaware politicians are condemning the stop.
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4 New Jersey weed laws that need to change now
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 17, 2022read moreNew Yorkers can consume in public, PA lawmakers want to allow edibles, but New Jersey still criminalizes the plant in far too many ways.
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SAFE Banking has ‘perfect opportunity’ to pass in Congress soon, says legalization leader
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 16, 2022read more‘Cash only’ rules have led to armed robberies and murder. Now Congress has its best chance to pass desperately needed reform.
