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After Suing Colorado Over Recreational Cannabis, Nebraska Now Proposes New Medical Marijuana Legislation
Lisa Rough - Published on January 22, 2015Read moreNebraska has proposed a new law that would legalize medical marijuana in the state despite the fact that it is currently suing Colorado for their legalization of recreational cannabis.
The Top 5 Industries Lobbying Against Cannabis Legalization Will Infuriate You
Sara Dilley - Published on January 21, 2015Read moreThe top five special interest groups lobbying against cannabis legalization shouldn’t surprise you, but they will definitely infuriate you.
Why Can’t Washington Sell All Its Legal Recreational Cannabis?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 21, 2015Read moreFirst Washington had too little recreational cannabis to support the retail market debut last July, and now the Evergreen State has too much product.
New York Senator Introduces Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on January 21, 2015Read moreSenator Liz Krueger submitted the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which would legalize the growing, use, and possession of cannabis by New York residents ages 18 and up.
New Bills Present Trafficking Concerns and a California Senator Remains Defiantly Anti-Legalization: The Leafly Cannabis Legalization Update
Lisa Rough - Published on January 20, 2015Read moreMore states continue to introduce promising legislation for cannabis in 2015. Here are the cannabis legislation updates for the week, including a few that may surprise you:
Georgia Governor Cuts Medical Marijuana Bill, Putting Patients at Risk
Lisa Rough - Published on January 20, 2015Read moreGovernor Nathan Deal indicated that he would be supportive of an expanded medical marijuana bill in Georgia. However, he backed out at the last minute.
Indiana’s Cannabis Policy May Be Getting an Upgrade
Lisa Rough - Published on January 15, 2015Read moreIndiana Senate Bill 284 would legalize the production of hemp and cannabis by local Indiana farmers and create a medical marijuana system.
Surprise, Surprise: America’s 5 Healthiest Cities Are Also Cannabis-Friendly
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 15, 2015Read moreNerdWallet, a money website, analyzed the healthiest cities in America. Their list of results has unearthed a curious trend: the top five cities are also cannabis-friendly.
Washington, D.C. Challenges Cannabis Legalization Ruling
Lisa Rough - Published on January 15, 2015Read moreWashington, D.C. City Council Chairman Phil Mendelson submitted a new cannabis legalization initiative to Congress for review, defying previous efforts by Congress to veto the measure.
One Year Later: The Pros and Cons of Colorado’s Legal Recreational Cannabis Market
Lisa Rough - Published on January 14, 2015Read moreIt’s been a little over a year since Colorado debuted the United States’ (and the world’s) first legal recreational cannabis market. Let’s examine how things are looking for Colorado.