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Cannabis Supporters Plan ‘Smoke-in’ After 4/20 Arrests Near Capitol
The Associated Press - Published on April 24, 2017read moreAfter a free-joint giveaway that led to eight arrests, legalization supporters are returning to the Capitol — and this time they plan to light up.
Vermont Senate Approves Legal Cannabis Measure, House Unlikely
The Associated Press - Published on April 21, 2017read moreA legal-marijuana plan has resurfaced and passed the Vermont Senate on a 21-9 vote on Friday, though it’s highly unlikely the House will follow suit this year.
South Dakota Could See Cannabis Legalization on 2018 Ballot
The Associated Press - Published on April 21, 2017read moreSupporters of a pair of ballot measures that would legalize medical and recreational cannabis in South Dakota plan to launch their push Saturday to get on the ballot in 2018.
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State of the Leaf: Congressman Urges Trump to Respect State Cannabis
Jay Lassiter - Published on April 19, 2017read moreState of the Leaf is Leafly’s weekly roundup of legalization news from around the nation and the world.
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Nebraska Lawmakers Consider Allowing Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on April 19, 2017read moreNebraska lawmakers should approve a measure allowing and regulating medical marijuana before voters bypass them, senators who support it said Wednesday.
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West Virginia Gov’s Defense of Medical Marijuana Has Us All Verklempt
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 19, 2017read moreBefore making West Virginia the 29th legal MMJ state, Gov. Jim Justice made a surprisingly moving speech about the value of compassion.
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Colorado Backs Off Plans for Cannabis Clubs
The Associated Press - Published on April 13, 2017read moreColorado lawmakers have backed off plans to regulate cannabis clubs, saying the state would invite a federal crackdown
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State of the Leaf: Colorado Bans Co-ops, May Shelter Cannabis From Feds
Jay Lassiter - Published on April 12, 2017read moreState of the Leaf is Leafly’s weekly roundup of legalization news from around the nation and the world.
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Proposed California Rules Have the Teamsters Hoppin’ Mad
Chris Roberts - Published on April 11, 2017read moreGov. Brown’s reconciliation proposal scuttles a separate distributor requirement–and lots of union truck driving jobs.
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Illinois Lawmakers, Advocates Join to Boost Legalization Effort
Gage Peake - Published on April 11, 2017read moreIllinois lawmakers are joining forces with state and national advocates to push a proposal to regulate and tax cannabis for adult use.
