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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.
The Shake: How Much Does Your State Suck?
Ben Adlin - Published on February 22, 2016Read moreThe first cannabis-sponsored pro athlete, a university’s obsession with a T-shirt, and lots of confusion over what a tampon is. Catch all the latest cannabis news in The Shake.
Weekend Weirdness: Man Kind of Returns Lost Wallet, Keeps the Cash Cuz He “Needed Weed”
Rebecca Kelley - Published on February 21, 2016Read moreA Brooklyn-area man who lost his wallet at a concert had it returned by a mediocre Samaritan who kind of wanted to do the right thing, but not without treating himself first.
“The Drug War Created Stronger Strains”: 5 Ironic Contradictions in Cannabis
Brett Konen - Published on February 20, 2016Read moreFrom the Drug War’s creation of more potent strains, to the difficulty of legalizing in states with strong support for legalization, here are five contradictions in cannabis.
The Shake: How Much Did Stoner Sloth Cost Taxpayers?
Lisa Rough - Published on February 19, 2016Read moreVermont elected officials are hopping on the legalization train, a former U.S. surgeon general like Bernie’s cannabis plan, and a new report says the DEA is careless with its drugs. It’s the (Friday!) Shake.
Scalia’s Death Could Decide Colorado Case’s Fate
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 19, 2016Read moreThe Supreme Court justice would’ve been a key vote in an angry-neighbor spat that goes before the high court next week.
Courtroom Drama: Bribery, the IRS, and a Cautionary Cannabis Tale
Lisa Rough - Published on February 18, 2016Read moreA cautionary tale for cannabis businesses: What happens when a routine audit by the IRS goes awry, and what can a dispensary do about it?
The Shake: Trump Embraces MMJ, Utah Doesn’t
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 18, 2016Read moreCould the youth turnout affect the legalization vote in Utah? Can the Arizona Chamber of Commerce appreciate irony? And did “Wallet-Returning Guy” ever get his cannabis?