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This is America: Super Bowl champ arrested for enjoying ‘essential’ product
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 4, 2020Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic is revealing marijuana prohibition for what it is: A prison trap set for people of color.
Montana judge won’t allow e-signatures for legalization initiative
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 30, 2020Read moreThe decision doesn’t kill the adult-use campaign, just makes it tougher to meet the June 19 deadline.
Congress considers allowing COVID-19 relief for cannabis companies
Leafly Staff - Published on April 23, 2020Read moreRep. Earl Blumenauer’s bill would end the Small Business Administration’s ban on direct and ancillary businesses.
5 ways to thank a cannabis worker on 4/20
David Downs - Published on April 19, 2020Read moreAmerica’s 243,000 cannabis workers have your back. Tip well and pay it forward.
Judge upholds Massachusetts ban on recreational cannabis sales
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 16, 2020Read moreGov. Charlie Baker shut down adult-use sales while allowing medical sales. A judge disagreed with the decision, but said Baker had the right to make it.
Yes, the Tiger King really did run for governor on a ‘legalize weed’ platform
David Bienenstock - Published on April 14, 2020Read moreJoe Exotic’s 2018 campaign for Oklahoma governor included a call for full legalization. And a rather novel way to sell it.
Virginia just decriminalized marijuana. Here’s what that means
Leafly Staff - Published on April 13, 2020Read moreIt’s now a $25 ticket for possession. But decrim is a half-step that leaves consumers stuck with untested and possibly tainted products.
COVID-19 delays Maine’s recreational marijuana rollout
The Associated Press - Published on April 13, 2020Read moreAfter preparing to launch in spring 2020, state officials have decided to delay the start of retail sales.
Massachusetts cannabis stores sue governor to allow re-opening
The Associated Press - Published on April 9, 2020Read moreGov. Charlie Baker shut down adult-use stores but not medical sales. Most states are allowing both.
DEA loosens rules on prescription CBD drug Epidiolex
David Downs - Published on April 6, 2020Read morePrescription CBD tincture Epidiolex is coming to more patients. Cost: $32,500 per year.