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How NYC wiped out wild cannabis plants
Danielle Guercio - Published on October 25, 2019Read moreCannabis used to grow wild in the abandoned lots of NYC, until about 60 years ago, when the city launched a slash-and-burn effort to eradicate the weed.
The Roll-Up #111: Comedian Matt Besser and Halloween candy
Leafly Podcasts - Published on October 25, 2019Read moreWe had to bill Matt Besser above the candy, it’s in his contract. In exchange, he talked with us about his new special and the dynamics of stoner humor.
Utah cannabis patients face barriers after legalization
The Associated Press - Published on October 25, 2019Read moreAs Utah prepares to launch its medical marijuana program, patients who want to use the drug are encountering skeptical doctors and the quandary of where to get the plant.
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Mayor Pete gets schooled at a ‘tidy’ Las Vegas cannabis grow
Chris Kudialis - Published on October 24, 2019Read moreThe Democratic presidential candidate toured two licensed Nevada companies and learned a whole lot about what’s happening.
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LA dispensary crime reports doubled since 2010, fueled by unlicensed stores
Dennis Romero - Published on October 24, 2019Read moreLegalization seems to have calmed the crime problem—but only at licensed stores.
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Why are colleges expelling students for taking legal medicine?
The Associated Press - Published on October 24, 2019Read moreSome colleges in medical states are expelling students for taking legal medicine. Students are fighting back in court—and winning.
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Putin, hackers, and cannabis: The bizarre story of an Israeli-American jailed in Russia
Chris Roberts - Published on October 23, 2019Read moreCannabis, initially given as the sole reason for 26-year-old Naama Issachar’s detention, appears to have been merely a convenient excuse.
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As licensing snafu drags on, Nevada cannabis industry braces for trial
Chris Kudialis - Published on October 22, 2019Read moreAn ongoing lawsuit has pressed pause on the state’s expansion of retail cannabis and thrown existing businesses into chaos.
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Did your state ban vaping? Check this updated list to find out
Chris Kudialis - Published on October 21, 2019Read moreRecent court challenges have put some vape product bans on hold. What’s your state doing?
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New York cannabis legalization will pair with neighboring states, governors say
The Associated Press - Published on October 18, 2019Read moreNew York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania officials plan regulatory parity for legal marijuana.
