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Texas Strikes Liquid Gold, Is Legalizing Cannabis Oil
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 1, 2015Read moreGovernor Greg Abbott announced today that he plans to sign a bill legalizing cannabis oil for epilepsy patients with a valid prescription.
Weekend Weirdness: What Does Banning Farts Have to Do with Cannabis?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 1, 2015Read moreA concerned citizen wants Pendleton, Oregon to add smelly farts to the city’s nuisance code. If you’re wondering what flatulence has to do with cannabis, bear with me.
San Francisco Researchers Want to Pay You $560 to Vape Cannabis 30 Times
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 29, 2015Read moreResearchers at San Francisco General Hospital want to determine whether cannabis can help treat pain associated with sickle-cell disease.
Belgian Social Club Defends Cannabis in Court
Lisa Rough - Published on May 28, 2015Read moreMambo Social Club is Belgium’s second cannabis social club, and they will be going to appeal a case against them for the cultivation and possession of cannabis.
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.
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.
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.
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: