Articles tagged with "politics"
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Will social equity in Illinois live up to the hype?
Raj Chander - Published on August 22, 2022read moreIllinois broke through the chatter with big talk about helping social equity businesses take off. Will the state live up to the hype?
SAFE Advertising Act could bring weed ads to TV and radio
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 28, 2022read moreA bill introduced this week could give radio and TV stations the freedom to advertise cannabis brands without fear of losing their FCC license.
The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally here. Here’s what it would do
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 21, 2022read moreIt’s similar to the MORE Act, which already passed the House, but different in a few key areas.
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New York cease-and-desist disaster hurts confidence in state’s legal weed plans
Max Savage Levenson - Published on July 14, 2022read moreNY officials are making a mess of their efforts to legalize cannabis—here’s what’s at the eye of the latest shitstorm.
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“Cannabis helped with my abortion,” and people deserve safe and legal access to both
Ashley Keenan - Published on May 24, 2022read moreCannabis played an important role in these people’s abortions. Their stories highlight why we deserve safe and legal access to both.
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Why is Georgia’s medical marijuana program still in limbo?
Mehka King - Published on May 5, 2022read moreYears after GA passed a bill to allow the sale of medical cannabis, patients and businesses are still waiting for next steps
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How to decriminalize weed without the federal government
Janessa Bailey - Published on April 11, 2022read moreWill the MORE Act pass the Senate? We don’t know, but it shouldn’t stop us from decriminalizing cannabis in our states and local communities.
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Bid on Colorado’s weed-themed license plates for a good cause
Leafly Staff - Published on April 6, 2022read moreThe ”ISIT420″ plate went for $6,630 in last year’s auction, adding to almost $50,000 in total proceeds for disability services in Colorado.
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Israeli Justice Minister signs regulation decriminalizing cannabis possession
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 10, 2022read moreFines would be capped at about $150 dollars.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia over cannabis oil
Janessa Bailey - Published on March 6, 2022read moreCustoms officials have had Griner in custody since February, and she could face up to 10 years according to Russian law.
