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Diversity Lawsuit Asks Court to Halt Maryland Licensing Process
Gage Peake - Published on May 16, 2017read moreThe wait for medicinal cannabis in Maryland could be even longer after a medical marijuana company filed an emergency motion Monday.
Midwest’s Cross-Border MMJ Proposal Is ‘Absolute Lunacy,’ Poses Nationwide Threat
Ben Adlin - Published on May 16, 2017read moreAn unusual proposal aimed at speeding access to medical cannabis could ultimately land patients in jail—and put medical programs in 29 states at risk.
Minnesota Medical Cannabis Providers Run $11M in Red
The Associated Press - Published on May 16, 2017read moreMinnesota’s two licensed medical marijuana manufacturers have lost a combined $11 million in just two years of sales, according to the Associated Press.
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Congress Pushes Back Against Jeff Sessions’ Drug War 2.0
Gage Peake - Published on May 15, 2017read moreIf Jeff Sessions was expecting applause for his bid to revive the war on drugs last Friday, he’s not hearing much of it from Congress.
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New Jersey Pols Ready to End Prohibition When Christie Exits
Jay Lassiter - Published on May 15, 2017read moreState Sen. Nick Scutari introduced an adult-use legalization bill this morning, with an eye on Jan. 2018.
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Will California’s New Drugged Driving Device Finally Get It Right?
Ed Murrieta - Published on May 12, 2017read moreA new device tests for active THC, not metabolites, which may yield a more accurate result.
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Iowa Looks to Team With Minnesota for Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on May 12, 2017read moreLawmakers are trying to work out a system allowing Iowa residents to buy cannabis oil in Minnesota, a novel system that could raise issues with the feds.
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5 Reasons Why Jeff Sessions’ Drug War Reboot Will Fail
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 12, 2017read moreThe American public is embracing legalization, and it may help the opioid crisis. So why is Jeff Sessions still hating on cannabis?
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Sessions Urges Prosecutors to Push for More, Harsher Punishments
The Associated Press - Published on May 12, 2017read moreAdvocates quickly criticized the move as a revival of the worst aspects of the drug war.
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Vermont Awaits Decision From Governor on Cannabis Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on May 11, 2017read moreThe future of legalized adult-use cannabis use in Vermont hinges on a decision by Republican Gov. Phil Scott.
