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Air Fresheners as Probable Cause? A New Jersey Lawyer Talks Garden State Cannabis Arrests
Lisa Rough - Published on June 16, 2017read moreWhen it comes to cannabis in New Jersey, any amount could land you in jail for 6 months with a major fine – even half a joint or shake.
Massachusetts Whiplash: Cannabis Tax Pulled Back to 12%
The Associated Press - Published on June 16, 2017read moreThe debate over Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana law took a new twist on Friday with the release of a plan that would not raise taxes on cannabis.
New Report Shows New Jersey’s Cannabis Laws Failing Its People
Gage Peake - Published on June 16, 2017read moreAn ACLU investigation finds that New Jersey police make an arrest for cannabis possession every 22 minutes.
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Leafly Interview: Dirty Trickster Roger Stone Talks Cannabis Legalization & Trump
Ed Murrieta - Published on June 16, 2017read moreThe notorious Republican operative, a player in the Trump Russia investigation, just formed a cannabis legalization group. WTF?
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Uncertainty as Nevada Readies for July 1 Cannabis Launch
The Associated Press - Published on June 15, 2017read moreIt would be the shortest turnaround from legalization to the launch of sales in any of the other seven states and DC where adult-use cannabis is legal.
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Toronto Mayor Announces Impending Raids on Dispensaries
Dave Schmader - Published on June 15, 2017read moreToronto Mayor John Tory calls for a fresh batch of raids on the city’s illegal-yet-plentiful cannabis dispensaries
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California Lawmakers to Consider Cannabis Rules Thursday
The Associated Press - Published on June 15, 2017read moreCalifornia would set standards for organic marijuana, allow samples at county fairs and permit home deliveries under legislation set to be considered Thursday.
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B.C. Kills Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Marijuana Producers
Dave Schmader - Published on June 15, 2017read moreIn a triumph for sanity and compassion, British Columbia has declared mandatory minimum prison sentences for cannabis producers to be unconstitutional.
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Congress Set to Revive CARERS Act
DJ Summers - Published on June 14, 2017read moreA new watered-down version of the original cannabis reform bill may have a better chance of getting a hearing.
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Court: Iowa State University Wrong to Block Cannabis T-Shirt
The Associated Press - Published on June 14, 2017read moreIowa State University lost its appeal in a court battle over a NORML T-shirt bearing the ISU logo and a cannabis leaf.
