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New Jersey is accepting cannabis license applications. Here’s how to apply
Calvin Stovall - Published on March 15, 2022Read moreNew Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission is prioritizing business license applicants that were most affected by the War on Drugs.
LAPD raids Jungle Boys dispensary, seizing $174,000 in cash and tips
Calvin Stovall - Published on March 10, 2022Read moreAfter paying $18 million in taxes last year, TLC’s Los Angeles store was raided over a $66,000 fine that was being legally contested.
Israeli Justice Minister signs regulation decriminalizing cannabis possession
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 10, 2022Read moreFines would be capped at about $150 dollars.
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New York Gov. Hochul wants drug war victims to open first legal dispensaries
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 9, 2022Read more100 equity licensees will get $200 million to open first, Governor hopes.
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Brittney Griner is not alone: Here’s why pro athletes are using cannabis
Josiah Hesse - Published on March 7, 2022Read moreThe author of ‘Runners High’ explains why athletes are using cannabis for more than just pain relief.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia over cannabis oil
Janessa Bailey - Published on March 6, 2022Read moreCustoms officials have had Griner in custody since February, and she could face up to 10 years according to Russian law.
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Costa Rica just legalized medical marijuana. Here’s what the new law allows
Calvin Stovall - Published on March 4, 2022Read moreThe outgoing president allowed medical. His likely successor favors legalizing for all adults.
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Senate hopeful Gary Chambers vows to hold President Biden to his federal legalization promise
Mehka King - Published on March 3, 2022Read moreThe Louisiana native spoke to Leafly about his plans to push for federal legalization and mass-expungements if elected.
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Where does Biden’s Supreme Court nominee stand on marijuana legalization? Here’s what we found
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 25, 2022Read moreJudge Ketanji Brown Jackson has real-world experience with America’s drug laws.
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How the Hood Incubator advances change in the cannabis industry
Danté Jordan - Published on February 8, 2022Read moreThe Hood Incubator advocates for Black and brown cannabis hopefuls ready to take on the industry with the right support and resources.
