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For Candidates in Utah, Medical Marijuana Issue Looms Large
The Associated Press - Published on October 18, 2016Read moreHouse candidates faced off this week, and a candidate for governor is set to talk about the need for legalization after his wife pleaded guilty to possession.
Investors Anxious as Oregonians Reconsider Local Cannabis Bans
The Associated Press - Published on October 17, 2016Read moreNearly half of Oregon’s roughly 100 cities and counties that have banned cannabis businesses could lift those bans in November’s election.
Maryland Patients Still Waiting on Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on October 14, 2016Read moreMaryland is on pace to have one of the slowest medical cannabis rollouts in the country. Patients across the state must skirt the law if they want to treat themselves.
Montana Campaign Regulator: Anti-Marijuana Group Broke Law
The Associated Press - Published on October 14, 2016Read moreThe Montana commissioner of political practices says an anti-cannabis ballot committee broke state law by spending money on more than one initiative.
Major Rights Groups: Decriminalize Use of All Illicit Drugs
The Associated Press - Published on October 12, 2016Read moreHuman Rights Watch and the ACLU jointly issued the call in a detailed report contending that enforcement of drug laws has unjustifiably ruined lives.
Gary Johnson Forgives Former Cabinet Member in Cannabis Conflict
The Associated Press - Published on October 11, 2016Read moreThe Libertarian presidential candidate says he’s happy that former Public Safety Secretary Darren White has come around and endorsed cannabis legalization.
Top Foe of Medical Cannabis in Ohio Gets 2 Advisory Board Slots
The Associated Press - Published on October 10, 2016Read moreThe state’s new medical marijuana advisory committee will include two members of a group that fought legalization, raising concerns among advocates about whether the panel will be stacked against them.
Alaska’s Cannabis Market Almost Open, Just Waiting on Testing Labs
The Associated Press - Published on October 6, 2016Read moreNearly two years after voters legalized adult-use cannabis, Alaska still faces a few more hurdles before legal sales can begin.
Illinois Cannabis Sales Top $20M Since Program Began
The Associated Press - Published on October 5, 2016Read moreMedical marijuana sales exceeded $3.8 million during September at licensed dispensaries throughout Illinois.
Memphis Council Reduces Local Penalties for Marijuana Possession
The Associated Press - Published on October 5, 2016Read moreThe Memphis City Council on Tuesday narrowly approved an ordinance that will allow police to reduce the penalty for people who possess small amounts of cannabis.