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A Proud Boy claimed marijuana made him storm the Capitol. Stoner Twitter owned him
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 21, 2021Read moreAn accused insurrectionist says he ‘smoked a significant amount of marijuana’ before storming the Capitol. America’s stoners set him straight.
Connecticut just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 18, 2021Read moreCannabis possession becomes legal on July 1, 2021, but stores aren’t expected to open until mid-2022.
Connecticut legalizes marijuana, becoming 19th state to regulate adult use
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 17, 2021Read moreStarting July 1, it’s legal to possess up to 1.5 ounces. Retail sales are expected to start in May 2022.
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State cannabis regulators need to turn to the experts
Leafly Staff - Published on June 16, 2021Read moreCannabis laws shouldn’t be written in guesswork. Labs like Modern Canna have the knowledge regulators need for informed cannabis policymaking.
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Louisiana ends jail time for small amounts of marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on June 16, 2021Read moreStarting Aug. 1, possession of up to a half-ounce will be a misdemeanor: A $100 fine and no jail time, even for repeat offenders.
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Connecticut could legalize marijuana in special session this week
The Associated Press - Published on June 15, 2021Read moreRepublicans ran out the clock on legalization last week. This week Gov. Lamont called them back for a special session.
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Sorry, Connecticut, no legalization for you…yet
The Associated Press - Published on June 9, 2021Read moreTime ran out on an adult-use legalization bill, but it could still pass in a special session.
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Did New York really ban delta-8 THC?
Bruce Kennedy - Published on June 7, 2021Read moreYes…and no. The state is banning the production of D-8 products. But possession and sale are still murky.
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Yes, Amazon will sell weed. Stop worrying and start acting
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 2, 2021Read moreThe delivery giant put a scare into activists and biz insiders. It’s up to us to create an industry they can’t dominate.
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Mississippi meltdown: High court destroys state initiative system to stop medical marijuana
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 18, 2021Read more74% of Mississippi voters approved medical marijuana legalization. The state’s Supreme Court was aghast—and burned down the house to prevent the new law from taking effect.
