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Illinois judge gives 185 social equity cannabis stores the go-ahead, finally
Janessa Bailey - Published on June 1, 2022Read moreAn Illinois judge released 185 social equity cannabis retail licenses. Find out what it means for Illinois cannabis consumers on Leafly.
‘I’m still a prisoner of the Drug War:’ Humberto Ramirez is home, but not free [Updated]
Leafly Staff - Published on May 26, 2022Read moreFor Humberto Ramirez, his family, and many more Americans, the War on Drugs was simply a ‘war on us.’
Rhode Island just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next
Alexa Peters - Published on May 25, 2022Read moreYou can walk around with up to an ounce, and keep 10 ounces at home. Stores should open Dec. 1, 2022.
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Rhode Island legislature votes to legalize marijuana, sets Dec. 2022 launch
Bruce Barcott and Calvin Stovall - Published on May 24, 2022Read moreStores could open as soon as Dec. 1 under the new law, which Gov. Dan McKee is expected to sign.
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Delaware governor vetoes marijuana legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 24, 2022Read moreThe legislature may have the votes to override Gov. Carney’s rejection. Stay tuned.
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Election 2022: Marijuana legalization voting guide
Max Savage Levenson and Bruce Barcott - Published on May 23, 2022Read moreThese states have active campaigns to put cannabis legalization on the Nov. 2022 ballot.
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Dr. Oz exits reality with epic anti-weed rant
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 20, 2022Read moreOn May 19, Pennsylvania Senate hopeful Dr. Oz used a live TV interview to slander and condescend to cannabis consumers. Think it’ll boost him in the polls against Lt. Governor John Fetterman?
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Which sports test for marijuana?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 19, 2022Read moreThe NBA, NHL, and MLB have all but ended testing for weed. The NFL still does—but why? A full guide to the major sports.
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Fetterman’s primary landslide puts others on notice: Weed wins
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 18, 2022Read moreJohn Fetterman’s bold legalization advocacy scared Democratic leaders. Guess what: Voters loved it.
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Miami finally approves first medical cannabis dispensary
Lyneisha Watson - Published on May 18, 2022Read moreLos Angeles investors can open up shop after City officials end their years-long silent ban on medical marijuana providers
