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‘It’s a Natural Substance’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Rebecca Kelley - Published on September 22, 2017read moreThe first day of fall is upon us, but although the seasons are changing, Jeff Sessions’ opinion of cannabis hasn’t. We hear from him, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more from the past week.
Iceland Gets Cooler With Proposal to Legalize Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on September 22, 2017read morePawel Bartozek, a Reform Party MP, has put forth a bill in Parliament that would establish a marketplace for recreational cannabis.
‘Hello! Thanks for Visiting Maine. May I Take Your Cannabis Order?’
Gage Peake - Published on September 22, 2017read moreIn Maine, as in certain other U.S. states, adults can buy beer at a drive-through as if they were buying hamburgers at McDonalds.
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On the Scene at Toronto’s NORML Conference
Harrison Jordan - Published on September 21, 2017read moreThe conference couldn’t have come at a better–and more tense—time.
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Ontario Government Aims to Sell Cannabis for $10 a Gram
Gage Peake - Published on September 21, 2017read moreThough $10 grams sounds sensible, the illicit cannabis market in Ontario right now is actually lower than the $10 price point.
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There’s a 3 in 5 Chance That New Mexico’s Next Governor Will Back Legalization
Gage Peake - Published on September 20, 2017read moreThings are looking up for cannabis advocates in New Mexico, as three of the five candidates in the gubernatorial race support cannabis legalization.
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Peru Could Legalize Medical Marijuana This Year
Gage Peake - Published on September 20, 2017read morePeru has taken the first step towards legalizing cannabis by approving a bill that would allow the production and importation of medical marijuana.
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Las Vegas Officials Waiting for Denver to Act on Cannabis Lounges
The Associated Press - Published on September 20, 2017read moreAfter you, Denver: Clark County leaders will wait until the Mile High City approves the nation’s first marijuana clubs.
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Ontario Hypes Penalties for High Driving While Awaiting a Reliable Test
Dave Schmader - Published on September 19, 2017read moreOntario’s harshest penalties for driving while high are reserved for young drivers, novice drivers, and commercial drivers.
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Massachusetts Court: Roadside Drunk Driving Tests Not Valid for Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on September 19, 2017read moreMassachusetts’ highest court ruled Tuesday that field sobriety tests typically used in drunken-driving cases cannot be treated as conclusive evidence that a motorist was operating under the influence of marijuana.









