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When’s Nevada Debuting Medical Marijuana Dispensaries? The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on May 26, 2015Read moreThe future of cannabis is progressing by leaps and bounds. Check out this week’s legalization update to catch up on the latest in cannabis legislation from your region:
The U.S. Senate Voted to Allow Veterans Access to Medical Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on May 26, 2015Read moreThe U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee voted to approve an amendment that would allow doctors in the Department of Veteran Affairs to recommend medical marijuana to veterans.
Weekend Weirdness: Cannabis Dries Out Your What Now?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 23, 2015Read moreWe all know that some cannabis strains can cause cottonmouth or suck the moisture out of your eyeballs, but one author is adamant that it dries out a more intimate area of the body.
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New DEA Chief Vows to Focus Less on Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on May 21, 2015Read moreChuck Rosenberg, the new Chief Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency, has pledged to devote less time and money on the enforcement of marijuana.
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Washington’s Retail Marijuana Compliance Checks Didn’t Go as Well as Colorado’s
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 21, 2015Read moreDespite the fact that various Washington retail cannabis businesses were warned of upcoming compliance checks, four of 22 stores were caught selling cannabis to underage shoppers.
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Utah Refuses to Quit, Submits Another Medical Marijuana Bill: The Leafly Cannabis Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on May 18, 2015Read moreIt’s another week of progress as we look at the latest in cannabis legalization news on both the global and domestic front. Stay aware and informed with these legalization updates:
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Brazil to Allow the Import of CBD Hemp Oil Products From the US
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 18, 2015Read moreThe Brazilian governmental health surveillance agency, ANVISA, is now allowing CBD hemp oil products to be imported into the country.
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Can Washington’s Medical Marijuana Program Be Saved? The Leafly Cannabis Legalization Update
Lisa Rough - Published on May 11, 2015Read moreCitizens across the world are getting antsy for cannabis legalization. Are you paying attention? If not, get up to speed with this week’s legalization news:
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Weekend Weirdness: What’s on an Australian Cannabis User’s To-Do List?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 9, 2015Read moreIf you’ve ever wondered what’s on an Australian cannabis consumer’s to-do list, Western Australia’s Murdoch police force can glean some insight for you.
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Massachusetts District Attorney Would Rather Decriminalize Alcohol Possession by Minors Than Loosen Cannabis Restrictions for Adults
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 8, 2015Read moreAlthough Massachusetts has decriminalized cannabis and legalized medical marijuana, many of its district attorneys don’t agree with with the state’s cannabis laws.
