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Virginia Republican Intros Legalization Bill. Who Is This Guy?
Lisa Rough - Published on March 3, 2017read moreRepublican lawmaker Rep. Tom Garrett introduced a measure to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, but what inspired him?
If Sessions Resigns, Who’s Next in Line?
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 2, 2017read moreThe Attorney General may have saved himself with that press conference. But if he doesn’t survive, here’s who might replace him.
Colorado Cannabis Club Measure Clears Early Hurdle
The Associated Press - Published on March 2, 2017read moreColorado is moving ahead with a first-in-the-nation attempt to allow cannabis social clubs, but the measure doesn’t go as far as some hoped.
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South Dakota House Blunts GW Pharma Bill
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 2, 2017read moreThe bill would have given GW a temporary monopoly on CBD in the state. New language moves all forms of CBD to Schedule IV.
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Cannabis Is Producing Jobs, Revenue in States Where It’s Legal
The Associated Press - Published on March 1, 2017read moreThe states that have legalized recreational marijuana — a multibillion-dollar business — don’t want to hear the federal government talk about a crackdown.
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State of the Leaf: House Republican Wants to Deschedule Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on March 1, 2017read moreA House GOP wants to deschedule cannabis, California is trying to protect the industry, and Denmark residents overwhelmingly support medical marijuana.
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Australian Advocacy Group Joins Push for Reform
Joe Wilson - Published on March 1, 2017read moreThe Greenlight campaign frames cannabis access as a human-rights issue on behalf of “everyday Australians who are suffering needlessly.”
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Mass. Panel Aims to Strike Balance on Cannabis Taxes
The Associated Press - Published on March 1, 2017read moreThe goal, one lawmaker said, is to set a tax rate that would provide safe access to cannabis and “kill” the underground market.
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79 Reasons Trump Should Support Legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 28, 2017read moreBone up on your cannabis facts.
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California Bill Would Bar Officials From Aiding Federal Crackdown
Ben Adlin - Published on February 28, 2017read moreLawmakers will weigh legislation to stifle cooperation between US law enforcement and local officials, a key ingredient of past federal enforcement actions.









