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The Shake: Ohio’s Second-Try Initiative Drops Tuesday, Texas Likes MMJ Despite Media Scare Story
Lisa Rough - Published on February 29, 2016Read moreOhio’s recreational initiative drops out in favor of medical legalization and Texans support medical cannabis despite media fear tactics.
The Shake: Colorado Preps for Super Tuesday, Canada Turns Back Charlo Greene, Face-Blotting Rolling Papers
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 26, 2016Read moreA daily roundup of cannabis news you need to know. Today’s discovery: It’s a facial blotter, it’s a rolling paper… it’s both!
Does D.A.R.E. Still Think Cannabis is a Gateway Drug? Nobody Knows
Ben Adlin - Published on February 26, 2016Read moreA discovery on Reddit leads Leafly on a wild goose chase involving one of America’s best-known anti-drug programs.
The Shake: An Eric Holder Facepalm, Vermont’s Speedy Progress, and Cannabis Ceviche
Ben Adlin - Published on February 25, 2016Read moreVermont is making quick progress toward being the country’s next legal state. Eric Holder saves his call to reschedule for when he’s impotent to change anything. And can Connecticut get some cannabis revenue already?
Who Got Medical Licenses in Seattle? You Might Be Surprised
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 25, 2016Read moreLast week it became clear just how few of Seattle’s unlicensed medical dispensaries will survive as the state transitions to a new licensing system.
Inside Report: Ohio Campaign Goes Medical-Only, Vermont Makes Strides Toward Adult Use, and Switzerland Eyes Cannabis Clubs
Lisa Rough - Published on February 24, 2016Read moreVermont is making quick steps forward, Ohio’s initiative efforts are heating up, Utah and Iowa are looking to seize a rare chance to legalize medical use, and more.
The Shake: Kofi Annan Wants Drug Reform, Rihanna and Drake Spark Up in Canada
Lisa Rough - Published on February 24, 2016Read moreUtah patients are sick of lawmakers’ stoner jokes, New York’s medical program is stalling, and the Philadelphia Flower Show realizes what else is called “flower.”
America’s Favorite Travel Guide is Moving Legalization Nationwide
Knute Berger - Published on February 23, 2016Read moreWith stops in states like Maine and Massachusetts, Rick Steves is going nationwide with the same strong message that helped bring legalization to Washington state.
The Shake: Cannabis Cup Moves to Pueblo, Boston Globe Discovers Denver
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 23, 2016Read moreA change to Utah’s medical marijuana bill has placated Mormon Leaders, and Wyoming wants to make gummies a felony. More crazy cannabis happenings in today’s Shake.
Los Angeles Cracks Down on Deliveries
Ben Adlin - Published on February 23, 2016Read moreWith a lawsuit seeking to shut down one of Southern California’s largest cannabis delivery services, Los Angeles could be signaling a shift in enforcement priorities.