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North Dakota Medical Cannabis Backers Submit Signatures
The Associated Press - Published on July 11, 2016read moreSupporters of a ballot initiative that would legalize cannabis for medical purposes turned in about 17,600 signatures Monday, saying they were confident their efforts would put the issue to a statewide vote.
Dems Move Party Platform a Little Closer to Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on July 11, 2016read moreThe Democratic Party heard the call of its constituents and took an unexpected step in support of cannabis reform, officially endorsing a “reasoned pathway to future legalization.”
Arizona’s Top Court Affirms ‘Plain Smell’ Doctrine for Cannabis
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 11, 2016read moreThe Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the smell of growing cannabis constitutes probable cause for a search warrant. Here’s what that means.
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Europe Update: The Latest Cannabis News From the Continent
Lukas Hurt - Published on July 9, 2016read moreEuropean attitudes toward cannabis are changing at a breakneck pace. Catch up on the most recent updates.
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Oregon Launches New Cannabis Worker Permit
Gage Peake - Published on July 8, 2016read moreBeginning in just a few months, every employee of a cannabis company licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission must hold a “Marijuana Workers Permit.”
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Colorado Cannabis Opponents Give up Fight Over Potency Limits
Lisa Rough - Published on July 8, 2016read moreMarijuana opponents in Colorado have given up a plan to ask voters about requiring less-potent cannabis and telling consumers that the drug could cause brain damage and paranoia.
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Prescription Drug Use Falls in Medical Cannabis States
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 8, 2016read moreNew study shows medical marijuana is a powerful tool in America’s fight against an opioid crisis.
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German Parliament Opens Talks on Medical Cannabis Bill
Michael Knodt - Published on July 8, 2016read moreAfter years of pressure from patients and advocacy groups such as the German Hemp Association (DHV), the dream of securing unfettered access to medical cannabis in Europe’s most populous country is finally coming to fruition.
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Roadside Drug Tests Regularly Give False Positives, Putting the Innocent Behind Bars
Ben Adlin - Published on July 8, 2016read morePolice in jurisdictions across the country rely on the tests despite findings that they often lead to wrongful convictions.
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Blumenauer Tells DNC to Put Some Teeth Into Its Legalization Plank Already
Leafly Staff - Published on July 8, 2016read moreRep. Blumenauer wants the Dems to add the phrase: “We support ending the failed federal marijuana prohibition.”









