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New York Lawmakers to Renew Push for Cannabis Legalization
Gage Peake - Published on June 8, 2017read moreLawmakers are expected to introduce a bill to legalize cannabis in the state during a news conference in Albany on Monday.
5 Things Los Angeles Learned From Early Adult-Use States
Hayley Fox - Published on June 8, 2017read moreBan gummy bears, legalize delivery and social use, focus on diversity.
Introducing ‘The Haymaker,’ Leafly’s Politics & Culture Column. This Week: Sessions Out?
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 7, 2017read moreIn his new weekly column, Leafly Deputy Editor Bruce Barcott dreams of the Justice Department after the departure of Jefferson Beauregard.
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New Jersey’s Primary Was a Huge Win for Legalization. Here’s Why
Jay Lassiter - Published on June 7, 2017read moreThe Democratic nominee, Phil Murphy, is all-in on adult use legalization. Even the Republican is for decrim.
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Florida Legislature Reaches Agreement on Medical Marijuana Bill
The Associated Press - Published on June 7, 2017read moreFlorida legislators agreed Wednesday on a framework for enacting the state’s constitutional amendment expanding the use of medical marijuana.
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ACLU, DPA Sue California City Over Restrictive Homegrow Rules
Ben Adlin - Published on June 6, 2017read moreThe groups allege that rules imposed by the city of Fontana make it “virtually impossible” for residents to grow cannabis at home.
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Colorado Governor Signs PTSD Cannabis Bill Into Law
Ben Adlin - Published on June 6, 2017read moreAfter a hard-fought effort by veterans groups and patient advocates, Colorado has added post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis.
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Michigan Police May Get $8.8M to Increase Cannabis Enforcement
Gage Peake - Published on June 6, 2017read moreThe department has a checkered past with cannabis patients, with the Michigan State Crime Lab altering evidence to allow prosecutors to charge patients with felonies.
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Arkansas Expecting 20,000-40,000 Medical Marijuana Patient Applications
The Associated Press - Published on June 5, 2017read moreMedical marijuana registration cards will cost about $50. Under proposed rules, an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID will be required to obtain one.
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How Many of These DEA ‘Cannabis Slang’ Terms Do You Know?
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 5, 2017read moreThe DEA just updated its “drug slang” list, and it makes us wonder if somebody’s punking the agency. Seriously, “Smoochy Woochy Poochy”?
