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Emotions Run High in Minnesota Debate on Cannabis Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on January 17, 2019read moreEmotions ran high as debate kicked off at the state Capitol this week on whether Minnesota should legalize cannabis for adult-use.
Wisconsin Governor Now Supports Cannabis Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on January 17, 2019read moreGov. Tony Evers, who campaigned in support of legalizing medical marijuana, went a step further this week and said he now supports full legalization.
Senators Ask FDA to Update Rules on CBD Products
The Associated Press - Published on January 16, 2019read moreThe senators asked the FDA to update “outdated regulations” that prohibit food products containing CBD from being sold across state lines.
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New York’s Legalization Plan Would Regulate Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD
David Colon - Published on January 16, 2019read moreGov. Andrew Cuomo unveils his plan for 3-tiered cannabis licenses, separating growers from retailers.
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Ohio’s First Medical Marijuana Sales Finally Kick Off
Leafly Staff - Published on January 15, 2019read moreThe launch, initially slated for last September, has been a long time coming for Ohio patients and caretakers. Here’s what you need to know.
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Barr Tells Senate He Won’t ‘Go After’ Cannabis Companies
Janet Burns - Published on January 15, 2019read more‘Investments have been made’ in cannabis, Barr said, which was kind of a weird way to defend state legalization.
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Could Trump’s Next Attorney General Actually Be Worse Than Jeff Sessions?
Janet Burns - Published on January 14, 2019read moreWilliam Barr fed America’s mass incarceration crisis in the 1990s. Did he learn from that debacle, or will he double down on failure?
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Cuomo: Let Cities Opt out of Cannabis Shops if NY Legalizes
The Associated Press - Published on January 14, 2019read moreNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is dropping a few hints about his upcoming marijuana legalization proposal.
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South Carolina Lawmakers Try Again on Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on January 14, 2019read moreIf it succeeds, South Carolina’s measure would be among the most restrictive in the country.
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‘Things Have Changed’: Rhode Island Gov. Proposes Legalization
Ben Adlin - Published on January 14, 2019read moreGov. Gina Raimondo has proposed an end to cannabis prohibition in the Ocean State. It was hardly a ringing endorsement.
