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Australian States Split on Medical Cannabis
Joe Wilson - Published on August 22, 2017Read moreAs states take an array of approaches to regulating medical cannabis, some are calling for more consistency from the federal government.
Denver to Start Licensing First Cannabis Clubs, but Few May Apply
The Associated Press - Published on August 22, 2017Read moreDenver is on the brink of licensing some of the nation’s first legal cannabis clubs, but elaborate regulatory hurdles may mean the city gets few takers for the new licenses.
Alaska Proposal Would Open Door to On-Site Consumption
Gage Peake - Published on August 22, 2017Read moreWith cannabis sales still lagging behind, the Alaska Marijuana Control Board has officially proposed regulations to allow onsite cannabis consumption.
Ohio Picks 2 Vendors to Ramp up Medical Marijuana System
The Associated Press - Published on August 22, 2017Read moreA pair of vendors has been selected to develop Ohio’s seed-to-sale, medical marijuana tracking system and its online licensing system.
California Is Still Arresting Too Many People of Color for Cannabis
Chris Roberts - Published on August 22, 2017Read more2016 arrest data reveals the persistence of racial bias, even though the law is changing.
Gavin Newsom Racking Up Cannabis $$$ in California Governors Race
Gage Peake - Published on August 21, 2017Read moreCampaign donations from the cannabis industry are starting to pop up in campaign disclosure forms in California, as the race to replace Gov. Brown heats up.
Trump Comments Spark Boycott of LA Cannabis Expo
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 18, 2017Read moreInviting Trump advisor Roger Stone, a legalization advocate, was a step too far for some after Trump defended white supremacists and neo-Nazis.
Charges Dropped Against DC Activist After 4/20 Arrest
Lisa Rough - Published on August 18, 2017Read moreCharges against DC advocate Adam Eidinger have been dropped after his 4/20 arrest for possession of cannabis on the steps of the US Capitol.
Opposites Attract: Roger Stone, John Morgan Team Up in Cannabis Coalition
Gage Peake - Published on August 18, 2017Read moreTwo months ago, Roger Stone, a longtime adviser to President Trump, revealed that he was forming a new bipartisan coalition to defend state marijuana laws.
Nevada Judge Clears Way for More Cannabis Licenses
The Associated Press - Published on August 17, 2017Read moreA Nevada judge has cleared the way for the state’s marijuana regulators to start issuing cannabis distribution licenses to businesses other than existing alcohol wholesalers.