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‘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.
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
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Weed harassment by Georgia cops could help pass legalization in Delaware
Mehka King - Published on May 17, 2022Read moreGeorgia officers searched women’s lacrosse team bus without cause but found nothing, now Delaware politicians are condemning the stop.
