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Republicans are the key to cannabis legalization in Texas
Aaron Colen - Published on March 12, 2019read moreIn Texas, Republicans ultimately determine the laws of the land. And when it comes to cannabis, the party might finally be ready for some change.
Missouri Police Searched a Hospitalized Cancer Patient for Cannabis. Here’s Why
David Downs - Published on March 11, 2019read moreMedical marijuana laws don’t pair well with the US healthcare system. That’s especially true in Missouri, where medical laws don’t kick in until after Aug. 4. “What would you do, man?”
Legalization in New York? Maybe Not This Year, Governor Says
The Associated Press - Published on March 11, 2019read more“I believe ultimately we can get there,” Cuomo said. “I believe we must get there. I don’t believe we get there in two weeks.”
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Feds Say Illegal California Cannabis Grow Was Funded by Chinese
The Associated Press - Published on March 8, 2019read moreThe case is the latest where overseas money backed illicit cannabis-growing operations in places where the plant is legal for adults, prosecutors said.
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New Mexico Cannabis Legalization Passes Crucial House Vote
The Associated Press - Published on March 8, 2019read moreUnder the House-approved bill, adult-use cannabis stores would open for business as soon as July 2020. Will Senate Democrats stand in the way?
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Board Wrong to Deny Workers’ Comp for Cannabis, NH Supreme Court Says
The Associated Press - Published on March 8, 2019read moreThe New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled a labor appeals board was wrong to determine that workers’ compensation insurance can’t reimburse an employee for medical marijuana.
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The Roll-Up #76: Cannabis at the Whole Foods Hot Bar
Leafly Podcasts - Published on March 8, 2019read moreThis week we look at America’s cannabis job boom, the future of cannabis at Whole Foods, and clubs we’d like to form.
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Know Before You Go: A SXSW Guide to Texas Cannabis Laws
Ben Adlin - Published on March 8, 2019read moreTexas has some of the most restrictive cannabis laws in the country, but Austin likes to party. If you choose to consume, do so wisely.
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Alaska Moves Closer to Allowing Onsite Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on March 7, 2019read moreSome in the industry say it’s possible the first onsite use areas are approved by this summer.
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Florida Poised to Repeal State Ban on Smokable Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on March 7, 2019read moreRepublican Sen. Jeff Brandes sponsored the bill and said after the vote the ban never should have been enacted in the first place.
