Articles tagged with "legislation"
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Chile Unveils the Largest Cannabis Farm in Latin America: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 25, 2016read moreChile just opened the largest cannabis farm in Latin America. That and more in this week’s cannabis legalization roundup.
Prohibition Breeds ‘Hypocrites and Lawbreakers,’ Ex-Attorney General Tells Vermonters
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 25, 2016read more“We all know that prohibition was a disaster,” Kimberly Cheney tells voters in a new ad backing legalization in the Green Mountain State.
Changing Perspectives: A Q&A With Vermont’s Cannabis-Friendly Former Lawman
Ben Adlin - Published on January 19, 2016read moreFormer state Attorney General Kimberly Cheney recently declared his support for Vermont’s push to become the first state to legalize through the legislative process.
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Mexico Begins National Legalization Debates: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 18, 2016read moreCalifornia cities ban cannabis businesses over a typo, Massachusetts lawmakers road trip to Colorado and Canada grapples with international treaty concerns. Here’s the latest in legalization.
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Vermont Governor and Attorney General Team Up for Legalization: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 11, 2016read moreVermont is emerging as a leader for cannabis legalization with a major announcement and public show of support from some Very Important People.
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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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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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More Cannabis Banking Woes, Plus Italy Debuts Hemp-Flavored Ice Cream: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on December 28, 2015read moreLegal cannabis businesses continue face banking challenges, and Italy whips up an icy new cannabis-inspired treat.
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Omnibus Spending Bill Passes With Key Cannabis Provisions
Lisa Rough - Published on December 22, 2015read moreThe omnibus spending bill for the 2016 federal budget was just approved by Congress and included some very important provisions relating to cannabis.









