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Under Trump, Legal Cannabis Is a Deportable Offense
Chris Roberts - Published on March 27, 2017read moreMore and more, those who admit to having ever used cannabis are being refused entry into the United States—or deported if they’re already here.
Conservatives Bolster South Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill
The Associated Press - Published on March 27, 2017read moreRep. Eric Bedingfield once shunned all marijuana use, but when his eldest son’s six-year struggle with opioid addiction ended with his overdose a year ago, the conservative Republican co-sponsored medical cannabis legislation.
Delivery, Diversity Top Concerns at LA City Council Hearing
Hayley Fox - Published on March 24, 2017read morePatients demand a legal delivery option, and entrepreneurs want access for communities of color.
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State of the Leaf: Rhode Island to (Finally) Hold First MMJ Meeting
Jay Lassiter - Published on March 23, 2017read moreConnecticut flirts with adult-use legalization, West Virginia balks at reform, and Kenya mulls loosening bhang restrictions.
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Colorado Crackdown on Homegrown Cannabis Advances
The Associated Press - Published on March 23, 2017read moreA Colorado plan to crack down on homegrown cannabis is heading to the governor’s desk after lawmakers changed the bill to give cannabis patients more leeway.
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Utah Group Begins Push to Legalize Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on March 22, 2017read moreMedical marijuana advocates in Utah are planning to try to get an initiative on the November 2018 ballot that would allow cannabis to be used for treatment.
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Meet the NFF: New Group to Lobby Trump, Congress on Cannabis
Leafly Staff - Published on March 22, 2017read moreThe New Federalism Fund, backed by big industry names, will work primarily on Capitol Hill.
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In This Alabama Church, Cannabis Is Part of a Spiritual Journey
The Associated Press - Published on March 22, 2017read moreWith a stained-glass window behind them, a lineup of speakers stepped to the front of the church and talked about the potential health benefits of plants that are currently illegal in Alabama.
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Is CBD Oil Legal? Depends on Where You Are and Who You Ask
DJ Summers - Published on March 22, 2017read moreCBD laws vary from state to state, and while the DEA considers it illegal under federal law, CBD products remain available for sale in health supplement shops and organic food stores.
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Oregon Senate Approves Plan to Shield Cannabis Consumer Info From Feds
The Associated Press - Published on March 22, 2017read moreA proposal to shield names, birthdates, driver’s license numbers and other identifying information cleared its first major hurdle amid fears of a federal crackdown.









