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State of the Leaf: Arkansas Lawmakers Aim to Gut MMJ Program
Lisa Rough - Published on February 2, 2017read moreNew York eyes full legalization, Maryland is drafting a constitutional amendment to legalize, and Minnesota’s MMJ program is low on cash.
Here’s What Happens When You’re Arrested at a Confirmation Hearing
Lisa Rough - Published on February 2, 2017read moreA cannabis activist shouted during Tuesday’s hearing on Jeff Sessions. Capitol Police escorted her from the room. Ever wonder what happens next?
What Does Gorsuch Think About Cannabis? Not Much.
Ben Adlin - Published on February 1, 2017read moreWhat would Trump’s SCOTUS nominee mean for patients, adult consumers, and the estimated 123,000 Americans who make a living in legal cannabis?
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AG Nominee Sessions Headed to a Full Senate Vote
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 31, 2017read moreThough the ultimate outcome—passage out of committee—was expected a week ago, few expected such a close tally.
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California Looks to Build $7 Billion Legal Cannabis Economy
The Associated Press - Published on January 30, 2017read moreThe future of California’s legal marijuana industry is being shaped in a retired basketball arena, where paper cannabis leaves sprout on file cabinets and a burlap sack advertising “USA Home Grown” dangles from a wall.
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How to Contact Senators About Jeff Sessions
Ben Adlin - Published on January 30, 2017read moreAfter a hectic first week of Donald Trump’s presidency, senators are scheduled to vote Tuesday on the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general.
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Maryland Lawmakers Propose Adult Use Legalization
Gage Peake - Published on January 30, 2017read moreState lawmakers want to regulate and tax cannabis similar to alcohol.
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Utah Lawmakers Turn Timid on Medical Marijuana Plans
The Associated Press - Published on January 27, 2017read moreUtah lawmakers announced Friday that they’re scaling back their push to expand the state’s very limited medical marijuana law to more uses or ailments.
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Delaware Advocates Descend on Dover, Call for Legalization Now
Jay Lassiter - Published on January 27, 2017read moreLast year the state assembly passed a decriminalization bill. This year advocates want full adult-use legalization.
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Hawaii Gives Medical Dispensaries the Green Light to Grow
The Associated Press - Published on January 26, 2017read moreHawaii has announced it will allow medical marijuana dispensaries to begin growing cannabis as early as Feb. 1, which comes after several months of delays.
