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Montana Lawmaker Targets Judge Who Issued Cannabis Ruling
The Associated Press - Published on January 19, 2017Read moreThe bill is the second measure this session in which Republicans in the Senate majority take issue with judicial rulings they say usurped their authority.
German Parliament Greenlights Plan for Cannabis Prescriptions
Leafly Staff - Published on January 19, 2017Read moreGerman lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow some patients to get cannabis as a prescription-only medication.
Is Home Cultivation Finally Coming to Washington State?
Gage Peake - Published on January 18, 2017Read moreWashington is currently the only adult-use state that prevents consumers from growing at home. A new bill would change that.
First US Rules for Cannabis in Public Fire up Debate in Denver
The Associated Press - Published on January 18, 2017Read moreCity officials had to double the size of the room to accommodate the crowd, and a question board filled quickly with subjects such as “Hours of operation?”
Washington DC’s Cannabis Scene Braces for the Trump Era
Lisa Rough - Published on January 18, 2017Read moreDC’s cannabis scene remains submerged in a legally hazy underground as Obama exits and Trump enters. What happens next?
Arkansas House OKs Delay to Medical Marijuana Program
The Associated Press - Published on January 17, 2017Read moreThe House voted to delay the launch of the voter-approved medical marijuana program and ease a restriction on doctors who certify patient eligibility.
Patient Advocates Say Florida Proposal Would Be Illegal
The Associated Press - Published on January 17, 2017Read moreOfficials charged with implementing a new medical marijuana law are ignoring “both the law and the role of the legislature,” United for Care campaign manager says.
Maine Legalization Faces Yet Another Challenge as Lawmakers Seek to Delay Cannabis Law
Gage Peake - Published on January 17, 2017Read moreLawmakers in Maine and other states are pushing bills to delay recently passed cannabis legalization initiatives.
Companies Sue DEA Over Recent CBD Rule
Gage Peake - Published on January 13, 2017Read moreTwo hemp-related companies and an industry association filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) this afternoon in a California federal court, seeking to overturn the DEA’s attempt last month to codify the illegality of cannabidiol (CBD).
New York Governor Wants to Fix Cannabis Possession Loophole
Gage Peake - Published on January 13, 2017Read moreNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his commitment this week to ending the so-called public view loophole in the state’s cannabis laws.