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Will New York’s New Decriminalization Measure Do Any Good?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 21, 2019Read moreCritics say the decriminalization measure won’t do enough to combat racial disparities in cannabis arrests. Even the bill’s proponents admit it isn’t everything they wanted.
New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Is Dead
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 19, 2019Read moreAfter a dramatic week of New York’s legislative session, the adult-use cannabis bill is dead. Read how the Democratic supermajority struggled to get it passed.
New York Readies 3 Cannabis Bills if Adult-Use Fails
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 18, 2019Read moreLawmakers scramble to gain the two votes needed to pass adult-use legalization. The deadline is tomorrow.
New York Legalization Is Coming Down to the Wire
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 12, 2019Read moreSo you’re telling me there’s a chance? Yep. Legalization in New York could hang on just two votes. Buckle up.
Americans Spent as Much on Cannabis as Taco Bell Last Year
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 4, 2019Read moreIt’s official: The Crunchwrap is losing ground to the blunt wrap.
Congress Eyes New Way to Allow Cannabis Banking, DC Sales
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 3, 2019Read moreProvisions in a proposed federal spending bill would protect banks that work with the cannabis industry and would finally allow Washington, DC, to greenlight retail cannabis sales.
New York Launches Final Bid for Adult-Use Legalization in 2019
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 28, 2019Read moreAfter failing to pass it in the budget, legislators give a new bill a try before the session ends June 19.
Gov. Cuomo Bails on New York Cannabis Legalization
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 13, 2019Read moreAfter pledging his support to win 2018 primary, Cuomo throws legalization advocates under the bus at the first sign of trouble.
Washington DC Mayor Moves to Allow Cannabis Sales
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 2, 2019Read moreExpecting a congressional roadblock to be removed this year, Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled a plan to launch legal, adult-use cannabis sales in the District.
Attorney General Says He Prefers STATES Act Over Prohibition
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 11, 2019Read moreIn a Congressional hearing, AG William Barr said a STATES Act solution would be better than the current federal-state conflict over cannabis regulation.