Articles tagged with "texas"
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Houston is Getting a New Cannabis Decriminalization Policy
Lisa Rough - Published on February 22, 2017read moreA new push to focus law enforcement resources on more dangerous crimes could pave the way for decriminalizing cannabis in Texas.
Texas Has a Medical Cannabis ‘Prescription’ Problem
Stephen Paulsen - Published on February 21, 2017read moreThe state will start taking license applications later this week. But the program may be doomed by a single word.
State of the Leaf: As Opinions Shift, Unlikely States Weigh Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on January 25, 2017read moreWith the results of the 2016 election in hand, many state legislators and advocates are weighing their options for legalization…
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From Vermont to Texas, State Lawmakers Eye Legalization Measures in 2017
Leafly Staff - Published on January 9, 2017read moreLawmakers are pushing for reforms in South Carolina, Vermont, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Texas. As the year stretches on, other states are likely to follow.
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Houston Officials Set New Cannabis Tone in Texas
Gage Peake - Published on January 4, 2017read moreNew Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg declared that her office would no longer seek to put small-time cannabis offenders in jail.
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State of the Leaf: Election Wins Push Texas Toward Reform
Lisa Rough - Published on November 21, 2016read moreLawmakers in the Lone Star State have introduced six cannabis reform bills, California patients get a tax holiday, and Denver readies for onsite consumption.
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Veterans Day: Texas Vets Fight for Medical Cannabis Legalization
Katie Matlack - Published on November 10, 2016read moreDavid Bass and a legion of military veterans are fighting to legalize medical cannabis in Texas. You’ll see their work on the Capitol grounds in Austin this weekend.
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Relax, Jerry Jones. Calm Down, NFL. Ezekiel Elliott’s Cannabis Visit Was Perfectly Normal.
Gage Peake - Published on August 26, 2016read moreDon’t scold the Cowboys running back. It’s common for tourists to be curious what legal cannabis looks like.
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Meet Ann Lee, the Texas Republican Calling for Legalization in Cleveland
Katie Matlack - Published on July 18, 2016read moreThe founder of RAMP — Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition — is attending her first national confab since 1984, and she’s bringing the legalization love strong.
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Roadside Drug Tests Regularly Give False Positives, Putting the Innocent Behind Bars
Ben Adlin - Published on July 8, 2016read morePolice in jurisdictions across the country rely on the tests despite findings that they often lead to wrongful convictions.
