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Missouri Medical Marijuana Effort Falls Short on Signatures for Ballot
The Associated Press - Published on August 8, 2016read moreA group backing medical marijuana in Missouri says it doesn’t have enough valid signatures but will go to court to get a proposed constitutional amendment on November’s ballot.
How a Cannabis Store Manager Foiled Armed Robbers in Seattle
Lisa Rough - Published on August 8, 2016read moreAn alert store manager, watching his employees close shop via a live video feed, sent two armed robbers straight into the arms of the Seattle police Sunday night.
Lobstah Chowdah and Local Green Bud: The Road to Legalization in Maine
Crash Barry - Published on August 8, 2016read moreA political postcard from Maine’s favorite cannabis novelist, Crash Barry.
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Inslee Appoints Businesswoman to Washington Cannabis Board
Ben Adlin - Published on August 5, 2016read moreOllie A. Garrett, CEO of Bellevue-based debt-collection company PMT Solutions, will fill the seat vacated in March by Russ Hauge.
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Feds Drop Charges Against 19-Year-Old Devontre Thomas
Gage Peake - Published on August 5, 2016read moreProsecutors in Oregon have dropped all charges against a 19 year old accused of possessing less than a gram of cannabis.
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Maryland Issues Initial Approvals on Medical Cannabis Licenses
The Associated Press - Published on August 5, 2016read moreAfter long delays, a Maryland panel voted Friday to give initial approval to 15 growers and 15 processors. But it will be at least several months before they get final approval.
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California Cannabis Supporters Sue Over Opposition Ballot Arguments
The Associated Press - Published on August 5, 2016read moreSupporters of adult-use legalization filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing opponents of including false and misleading language in official ballot materials.
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How the Czech Republic Became a Leader in Cannabis-Infused Topicals
Lukas Hurt - Published on August 4, 2016read moreWhy are so many top-shelf cannabis-infused ointments, shampoos, and body creams made in the Czech Republic?
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South Dakota Brings Felony Charges Against Colorado Cannabis Consultants
Ben Adlin - Published on August 3, 2016read moreState Attorney General Marty Jackley announced charges against leaders of the Colorado-based cannabis company Monarch America, which a Native American tribe had asked to help launch a cannabis project on tribal land.
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State of the Leaf: Will Anti-Cannabis Chris Christie OK Medical Marijuana for PTSD?
Lisa Rough - Published on August 3, 2016read moreIllinois expands qualifying conditions and hits new sales record, New Mexico still fumbling with patient delays, and and a Japanese MMJ advocate dies while awaiting trial.
