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Vermont Legislature Votes to Legalize. But Will the Gov Sign It?
Gage Peake - Published on May 10, 2017read moreVermont may become America’s ninth state to legalize the adult use of cannabis—and the first to do so via the state legislature.
In Texas, It’s Do or Die Time for Cannabis Decriminalization
Stephen Paulsen - Published on May 10, 2017read moreMarijuana reform is gaining momentum as the legislature votes on House Bill 81, which decriminalizes personal cannabis possession.
Georgia’s Allen Peake Wins Medical Marijuana Expansion in Georgia
The Associated Press - Published on May 9, 2017read moreGeorgia Gov. Nathan Deal approved an expansion of the state’s MMJ program Tuesday, adding six qualifying conditions to the state’s cannabis program.
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Failure of MMJ Bill Rips Apart Florida’s Top Cannabis Team
Allison Nielsen - Published on May 9, 2017read moreAmendment 2 funder John Morgan rips political partner Ben Pollara for “betrayal” over the bill’s crash and burn.
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Up in Smoke: Florida Legislature Can’t Agree on Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on May 8, 2017read moreRules to enact Florida’s medical marijuana amendment went up in smoke on Friday after the Legislature failed to pass a bill.
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Dasvidaniya, Drug Czar: Trump to Axe White House Drug Policy Office
Leafly Staff - Published on May 5, 2017read moreThe President’s draft 2018 budget would eliminate 94% of all funding for the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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Plan Would Allow Las Vegas Cannabis Sales to Kick Off July 1
Ben Adlin - Published on May 5, 2017read moreThe proposal would allow nonmedical consumers—including millions of Las Vegas tourists—to purchase cannabis legally on July 1.
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Cannabis Legalization Ballot Drive Launches in Michigan
The Associated Press - Published on May 5, 2017read moreMarijuana proponents on Friday launched a 2018 ballot drive to make Michigan the ninth state to legalize adult-use cannabis and the first in the Midwest.
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Florida Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Implementation Bill
The Associated Press - Published on May 5, 2017read moreThe Florida Legislature is closer to getting medical marijuana legislation passed as the Senate approved a bill (HB 1397) on Thursday by a 31-7 vote.
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Want to Solve America’s Public Defender Crisis? Stop Arresting People for Cannabis
Brian Saady - Published on May 4, 2017read moreArrests for cannabis possession outnumber all violent crime arrests combined. It’s contributing to a constitutional crisis.









