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Big Democrats Join Big Wall Street Cannabis Firm
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 22, 2019read moreNorthern Swan brings on ex-Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, perhaps to knock down a few pesky cannabis export laws.
Kansas Set to Allow Low-THC Cannabis Oil Beginning July 1
The Associated Press - Published on May 21, 2019read moreUnder a new law set to take effect in July, Kansas will allow certain medical patients to use CBD products that contain no more than 5% THC.
Maine Hopes to Learn From Other States’ Cannabis Mistakes
The Associated Press - Published on May 21, 2019read moreAs Maine prepares for legal cannabis sales in 2020, some officials say they want to avoid following in other states’ footsteps.
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Racial arrest disparities got worse after legalization, study finds
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 21, 2019read moreOverall arrests plummeted. But black people in Washington are now five times more likely to face arrest than white people, mostly for illegal sales.
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NJ Lawmakers Advance Medical Cannabis, Expungement Bills
The Associated Press - Published on May 20, 2019read moreMonday’s votes come days after the Senate president said a bill legalizing cannabis for adults didn’t have enough support to pass and he instead would pursue a 2020 referendum.
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5 powerful stories helping to debunk dispensary myths
David Downs - Published on May 20, 2019read moreFormer mayors, police officers, current city leaders, and operators speak their truths on the impact of local cannabis retail.
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‘Legalization 2.0’: Social Equity Becomes a Key Question
The Associated Press - Published on May 20, 2019read moreSocial equity has been both a sticking point and selling point this year in New York and New Jersey, among other states weighing whether to allow the adult use of cannabis.
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Biden Pledges Tepid Support for Cannabis Half-Measure
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 17, 2019read moreThe career-long drug warrior dips his toe into decriminalization while the rest of America dives into full legalization. Catch up, Joe.
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Legalization Gave Police Time to Fight Real Crime, Study Finds
David Downs - Published on May 17, 2019read moreUS police spend five hours per week, per officer—$13.7 billion each year—on marijuana crimes.
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Plan to Bring Cannabis Cafes to Massachusetts Moves Forward
The Associated Press - Published on May 17, 2019read moreState marijuana regulators have approved of a plan to slowly roll out cannabis cafes, where adults could consume in a social setting and at certain outdoor events.









