Articles tagged with "New York"
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Brooklyn DA Challenges Sessions, Says Decriminalization Works
Gage Peake - Published on May 30, 2017read moreActing Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez has long advocated against prosecuting low-level marijuana crimes, especially since taking office in 2016.
State of the Leaf: Peruvian President Wants to Legalize MMJ
Lisa Rough - Published on February 15, 2017read moreFrom Arkansas to Guam, stay informed on the cannabis legislation and policy news across the globe.
NYC Cannabis Arrests Ticked Up in 2016
Lisa Rough - Published on February 7, 2017read moreNot only was there a 9 percent increase in cannabis arrests in 2016, there continues to be a troubling trend of racial disparity for cannabis arrests.
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Former Industry Officials in Minnesota Face Felony Charges for Illegal Shipment
The Associated Press - Published on February 6, 2017read moreProsecutors in Minnesota filed felony charges against former officials from a state-licensed MMJ manufacturer for allegedly shipping cannabis oil to a facility in New York.
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State of the Leaf: Arkansas Lawmakers Aim to Gut MMJ Program
Lisa Rough - Published on February 2, 2017read moreNew York eyes full legalization, Maryland is drafting a constitutional amendment to legalize, and Minnesota’s MMJ program is low on cash.
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New York Governor Wants to Fix Cannabis Possession Loophole
Gage Peake - Published on January 13, 2017read moreNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his commitment this week to ending the so-called public view loophole in the state’s cannabis laws.
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State of the Leaf: US Lagging as Mexico and Canada Move to Legalize
Lisa Rough - Published on December 14, 2016read moreCanada and Mexico both took major steps toward of cannabis legalization, but the US is arguably losing ground on the federal level.
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State of the Leaf: Minnesota OKs Cannabis to Treat PTSD
Lisa Rough - Published on December 7, 2016read moreThis week: Colorado plans crackdown on homegrow, Montana dispensaries could re-open immediately, and California testing rules could change everything.
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Which States Are Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis Next?
Lisa Rough - Published on November 15, 2016read moreHere are our predictions for which US states could be the next to legalize cannabis.
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Why Are New York Times Reporters So Dumb About Cannabis?
Joe Dolce - Published on October 25, 2016read moreThe paper of record says five state legalization measures may usher in a bold new era. But its reporters still repeat discredited claims from a bygone age.
