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Supreme Court Rejects States’ Challenge to Colorado Cannabis Law
The Associated Press - Published on March 21, 2016read moreThe Supreme Court has rejected an effort by Nebraska and Oklahoma to have Colorado’s adult-use cannabis legalization declared unconstitutional.
Watch This: A Texas Veteran’s Mic Drop Moment to a Senator Regarding Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on March 19, 2016read moreTexas legislators passed a CBD law, but they seem to have forgotten its exceptionally narrow scope…at least until this veteran pushing for access reminded them of the law’s limitations.
The Shake: Snoop Boosts Romanian Tourism, World Leaders Urge U.N. to End Drug War, and New Orleans Takes a Half Step Forward
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 18, 2016read moreA bad Montana court decision could be delayed, a Leafly contributor breaks the latest news about Washington pesticides, and a Denver consultant predicts cannabis shortages.
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Obama’s Supreme Court Pick: The One Thing We Know About Merrick Garland and Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on March 18, 2016read moreThere’s not much to go on when it comes to guessing how Obama’s SCOTUS nominee might rule on cannabis.
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The Shake: The Shire’s Pipe Weed Shortage, a Safer St. Paddy’s, and Whitewashing the Green Rush
Ben Adlin - Published on March 17, 2016read moreAn effort’s underway to expand New York’s medical program, Oregon officials answer industry questions, and more evidence that legalization doesn’t encourage teen use.
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Pennsylvania House Votes to Legalize Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on March 17, 2016read moreThe vote puts Pennsylvania on track to become the 24th state to legalize marijuana for medical patients.
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The State of the Leaf: Pennsylvania Takes a Step Closer to Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Lisa Rough - Published on March 16, 2016read morePennsylvania could pass its long-debated medical cannabis bill any minute now. Meanwhile, Louisiana and North Dakota are looking to legalize, plus more cannabis legislation updates.
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The Shake: Push Grows for NFL to Tackle Cannabis Research, Naughty Police Face Charges, and Researchers Plumb Cannabis and Pregnancy
Lisa Rough - Published on March 16, 2016read moreToday in The Shake: An Arizona court case could deal a blow to medical marijuana nationwide, DEA agents raid Denver, and NBA players join the cannabis conversation.
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How GW Pharma Could Use US Patents to Shape the Future of Medical Cannabis
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 16, 2016read moreAfter its success with epilepsy drug Epidiolex, the British company is patenting drugs to treat cancer, epilepsy, diabetes — even constipation.
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The Shake: Rihanna Rents the Entire Floor, Cannabis Outsells Girl Scout Cookies
Ben Adlin - Published on March 15, 2016read moreInfographics! Baked goods! Top-shelf political humor! The Shake today is chock full of good stuff.
