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Cannabis Exec Gary Johnson Launches Presidential Bid… We Think
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 6, 2016read moreThe former New Mexico governor’s website proudly makes, um, absolutely no mention of his work with cannabis.
Emerging Markets Update: NY Set to Go Live on Thursday
Lisa Rough - Published on January 6, 2016read moreWe’re keeping an eye on these new markets as they blossom, and we want to help you do the same.
Fourth Corner Loss Could Be a Gain for Banking Reform
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 6, 2016read moreThe Colorado credit union’s defeat in federal court yesterday could end up having positive implications for the political fight over cannabis banking.
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WTF, DC? Council OKs Cannabis Clubs, Then Bans Them
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 6, 2016read moreWashington, D.C. dropped its ban on cannabis use at private establishments, then minutes later outlawed it once again.
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Virginia Senator Steps Up for Decriminalization, Again
Lisa Rough - Published on January 5, 2016read moreA new bill would decrease criminal penalties for possession of cannabis in Virginia to minor civil fines.
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There’s Too Much Cannabis in Washington and Prices Could Plummet
Ben Adlin - Published on January 5, 2016read moreProduction has outpaced sales in Washington state, which could lead to bargain-basement cannabis deals.
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Which States Are Eyeing Cannabis Decriminalization in 2016? The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 4, 2016read moreLegislators in Georgia, Illinois, Wyoming, and Virginia are all seeking to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis, with some making a second or third attempt.
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Why Do the Feds Keep Targeting California?
Ben Adlin - Published on January 3, 2016read moreWith more than a dozen states eyeing cannabis legalization in one form or another, there are lessons to be learned from the Golden State.
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Weekend Weirdness: Pigeons Reveal Secret Cannabis Grow
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 2, 2016read morePigeons sure seem to be attracted to cannabis in some way. Recently a flock of them inadvertently ratted (or would it be “birded” in this instance?) out an illegal grow operation.
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Smuggler’s Blues: US Legalization is Crashing Mexico’s Cartel Market
Ben Adlin - Published on January 1, 2016read moreLegalization in the United States has caused cannabis profits in Mexico to wilt by 70 percent in some regions.









