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Trump FDA, US Attorney Moves Could Shift Cannabis Landscape
Ben Adlin - Published on March 10, 2017Read morePresident Donald Trump sent rumbles through the cannabis world with a pair of moves made late Friday.
You Could Legally Light up in Nevada as Soon as July 1
The Associated Press - Published on March 10, 2017Read moreRecreational marijuana shops could open in Nevada as early as July 1 under a timeline proposed by the state’s top tax official Wednesday.
Denver FBI Honors Youth Program Partly Funded by Cannabis Taxes
The Associated Press - Published on March 10, 2017Read moreThe Denver FBI honored a youth dropout prevention group Thursday, apparently without realizing it is partially funded with taxes from the marijuana industry.
Bills Aim to Increase Diversity in Maryland Medical Marijuana Industry
The Associated Press - Published on March 10, 2017Read moreState lawmakers are considering a spate of bills outlining different solutions intended to address a lack of diversity in licenses, and two lawsuits that have delayed the rollout of Maryland’s nascent medical cannabis industry.
Oakland Licensing Plan Builds in Diversity and Reparations
Ed Murrieta - Published on March 10, 2017Read moreHalf of the city’s cannabis licenses will be reserved for those impacted by the war on drugs.
Yes, Jeff Sessions Could Use RICO. No, It Wouldn’t End Legal Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on March 9, 2017Read moreTrying to topple a multibillion-dollar industry wouldn’t be quite so simple.
Colorado Senate Passes First-in-Nation Cannabis Clubs Bill
The Associated Press - Published on March 9, 2017Read moreThe Colorado Senate on Thursday passed a first-in-the-nation bill permitting marijuana clubs as long as they don’t serve alcohol or any food beyond light snacks.
New Hampshire House Adds Qualifying Conditions, Backs Decriminalization
The Associated Press - Published on March 8, 2017Read moreThe House voted overwhelmingly in support of decriminalizing small amounts of cannabis and expanding access to medical marijuana for people with chronic pain or PTSD.
State of the Leaf: Nevada Might Let You Light Up
Lisa Rough - Published on March 8, 2017Read moreFrom Arkansas to Ireland, we’ve got the latest cannabis legislation updates and how the changes may affect you.
Wisconsin Assembly Approves CBD Oil, Right-to-Try Bills
The Associated Press - Published on March 7, 2017Read moreWith broad bipartisan support, the state Assembly passed two bills Tuesday designed to give medical patients more treatment options.