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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.
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.
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.
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A Quick Guide to Denver’s Proposed Cannabis Club Rules
Leafly Staff - Published on May 11, 2017read moreNo alcohol, show your ID, and you’ll need to sign a waiver. Also, the venue’s neighbors have to be cool with the idea.
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New Hampshire on Verge of Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession
Ben Adlin - Published on May 11, 2017read moreIf the bill becomes law as expected,
the Granite State will remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 3/4 oz. of cannabis.![]()
Calls Grow for Florida Special Session on Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on May 10, 2017read moreFlorida’s House Speaker has joined the growing number of those calling for a special legislative session to finalize the state’s medical marijuana rules.









