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Respect Our Authority on Cannabis, Alaska House Tells Feds
The Associated Press - Published on March 20, 2018Read moreBy a vote of 38-0, the Alaska House passed a measure urging federal officials to let the state handle cannabis regulation.
Connecticut Lawmakers Taking Another Look at Legalizing Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on March 19, 2018Read moreAs a growing number of New England states are allowing people to possess and use cannabis, Connecticut legislators are under pressure to revisit the issue.
Michigan Shutters 40 Unlicensed Medical Marijuana Businesses
The Associated Press - Published on March 19, 2018Read moreOfficials have shuttered 40 medical marijuana businesses that were operating without valid licenses and they’re expected to issue warnings to hundreds of others.
Massachusetts to Begin Taking Applications for Cannabis Businesses
The Associated Press - Published on March 16, 2018Read morePriority certification is being offered to applicants who hope to open cannabis businesses in communities disproportionately impacted by the drug war.
California Cannabis Recommendation Is Valid in Arizona, Court Rules
The Associated Press - Published on March 15, 2018Read moreAn Arizona appeals court says a man’s medical marijuana recommendation obtained under California’s medical marijuana law provides the same legal immunity as registry cards in Arizona.
San Francisco Embraces Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Lounges
The Associated Press - Published on March 15, 2018Read moreThe lounges are required to install expensive heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to prevent the distinct marijuana odor from leaking outside.
Arkansas Judge Blocks State From Licensing Medical Marijuana Growers
The Associated Press - Published on March 14, 2018Read moreAll five companies selected by the state had paid the $100,000 licensing fee and posted the $500,000 performance bond needed to receive the licenses.
Illinois Governor Candidates at Odds on Marijuana Use
The Associated Press - Published on March 12, 2018Read moreIllinois Democratic candidates for governor say it’s time for the state to legalize adult-use cannabis, while Republican candidates oppose the idea.
Sessions: US Prosecutors Won’t Take on Small-Time Cannabis Cases
The Associated Press - Published on March 12, 2018Read moreFederal law enforcement lacks the resources to take on “routine cases” and will continue to focus on drug gangs and larger conspiracies, the attorney general said.
Michigan AG Candidate Pivots to Support Legalization Measure
The Associated Press - Published on March 8, 2018Read morePat Miles endorses adult-use legalization, a position his primary opponent Dana Nessel has always held.