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Montana patients will be free to shop at any dispensary starting Tuesday
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 1, 2020Read moreThe policy of ‘tethering,’ which limited patients to a single dispensary, will end on June 2.
COVID-19 interstate compacts could be a model for regional marijuana trade
David Bienenstock - Published on May 27, 2020Read moreA ‘western alliance’ of legal states could regulate interstate cannabis commerce, say some industry leaders.
As legalization heads to the ballot, Arizona mourns a beloved leader
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 26, 2020Read moreMikel Weisser moved mountains to end prohibition in Arizona. It’ll have to happen without him.
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Why do humans use drugs? A conversation with ‘High’ author Ingrid Walker
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 22, 2020Read moreThe author of ‘High: Drugs, Desire, and a Nation of Users’ discusses pleasure, ritual, and altered consciousness.
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Years after legalizing marijuana, voters see it as a huge success
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 20, 2020Read moreA new survey finds that most residents in adult-use states applaud the end of prohibition.
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Cannabis legalization revenue helps fight COVID-19 on Skid Row
Marissa Wenzke - Published on May 20, 2020Read moreCannabis sales tax revenue’s importance swells amid pandemic.
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Massachusetts marijuana stores to reopen on Monday
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 19, 2020Read moreIt’s curbside pickup only, so order online and be kind: Wear a mask to protect your budtender.
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Cannabis banking reform included in latest Congressional COVID relief bill
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 12, 2020Read moreThe SAFE Banking Act has been folded into the latest coronavirus relief measure. That’s huge.
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Congress could save 10,000+ cannabis jobs with access to stimulus funds
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 12, 2020Read moreLeafly/NCR survey finds 85% of companies could save jobs if they weren’t denied access to COVID-19 funds.
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Montana’s legalization campaign hits the streets, safely distanced
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 11, 2020Read moreUsing masks, gloves, and a disposable pens, New Approach Montana has until June 19 to make the ballot.
