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Is Vermont Going Legal? We’ll Know on Wednesday
Gage Peake - Published on May 23, 2017read moreAt noon EST, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) will reveal whether or not Vermont will become the ninth US state to legalize adult-use cannabis.
Santee Sioux Trial, Day Two: Ex-Partner Denies Hagen’s Guilt
Pat Radigan - Published on May 22, 2017read more“I’m not afraid of the truth,” Jonathan Hunt testifies, as he refuses to throw Eric Hagen under the bus.
Cannabis Convictions Go up in Smoke With California Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on May 22, 2017read moreJay Schlauch’s conviction for peddling cannabis haunted him for nearly a quarter century. The felony prevented him from landing jobs and gave his wife doubts.
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Flandreau Santee Sioux Trial, Day One: Why Did Cops Refuse Evidence?
Pat Radigan - Published on May 22, 2017read moreThe small town of Flandreau, South Dakota, stepped into the national spotlight this week when one of the trials of the year in cannabis made it to court.
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Expungement Day: Get Help Clearing an Old Cannabis Arrest
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 19, 2017read moreWith help from an industry program,
people convicted of nonviolent cannabis crimes are going through process that allows them to expunge past charges.![]()
Columbia’s Carl Hart Flees Philippines After Being Targeted by President Duterte
Gage Peake - Published on May 19, 2017read moreThe neuroscientist and drug reform advocate cut short his trip after being ridiculed by President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Cannabis Trial of the Year Opens in Flandreau, South Dakota
Pat Radigan - Published on May 18, 2017read moreColorado consultant Eric Hagen faces 15 years for helping the Santee Sioux tribe set up a grow operation.
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Why Cannabis Reform Crashed in Texas
Stephen Paulsen - Published on May 17, 2017read moreLast week two bills were sailing through the Texas House. Both were dead by Saturday. What happened?
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Federal Appeals Court Sidesteps Major Marijuana Ruling
The Associated Press - Published on May 17, 2017read moreThe US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dodged an issue where federal and state marijuana laws clash.
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Calif. Sen. Harris Warns Sessions: “We Don’t Need Help Going After Grandma’s MMJ”
Gage Peake - Published on May 17, 2017read moreCalifornia Sen. Kamala Harris spoke out against the Trump administration’s drug policies yesterday, calling to decriminalize cannabis.
