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Legalization drives down cannabis prices, analysis finds
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on September 12, 2024read moreCannabis freedom saves consumers money, researchers find.
Pot prohibition costs Florida at least $200 million per year
David Downs - Published on July 25, 2024read moreFloridians get to free the weed at the ballot box Nov. 5. What’s at stake? Scores of weed arrests, and at least $200 million per year in tax revenue for a massive, newly-legal economy. Also, tens of millions of dollars more in criminal justice savings from fewer arrests and prison sentences. That $200 million figure […]
President Biden announces marijuana will move to Schedule III
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 30, 2024read moreThe federal war on marijuana has entered the end game.
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German legalization gets underway with first 4/20
Leafly Staff - Published on April 22, 2024read moreDay One takeaways on Germany legalization from the International Cannabis Business Conference.
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It’s official: Florida will vote on legal weed in November!
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 4, 2024read moreAfter a long legal battle, Amendment 3 will appear on the 2024 ballot. It needs the support of 60% of Florida voters in order to pass.
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Germany just legalized cannabis. Mostly. Here’s what you need to know
David Downs - Published on March 23, 2024read moreRights begin April 1.
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Prost! Germany legalizes cannabis. Here’s the inside scoop
Leafly Staff - Published on February 23, 2024read more25 grams and 3 plants, for starters.
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US federal health agency makes history, admits cannabis has medical use
David Downs - Published on January 12, 2024read more‘Well, duh,’ says anyone who’s used cannabis medically or researched the substance.
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Which states will legalize marijuana in 2024?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on January 4, 2024read moreA half dozen states could pass legalization laws this year. Get the details here!
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New Year, New Laws: Weed workers’ rights kick in, and more
Max Savage Levenson - Published on January 1, 2024read moreCalifornia blazes a trail yet again.
