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Study: Colorado Teens Reduce Cannabis Smoking, Increase Edibles
The Associated Press - Published on August 5, 2019Read more“We haven’t seen an increase in use among youth but we are seeing a difference in how young people are consuming,” said the study’s co-author. “Understanding that can help to inform public health efforts.”
Election Preview: Michigan Towns Vote Tuesday on Cannabis Bans
Marjorie Steele - Published on August 5, 2019Read moreTuesday’s vote may be a precursor to dozens of similar ballots across Michigan. Want legal cannabis? Turns out you have to vote for it twice.
Holy Crapo! Cannabis Banking Reform Makes Surprise Headway
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 5, 2019Read moreSen. Mike Crapo, the Senate banking committee chair, signals an openness to cannabis financial reform.
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This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From Jul. 27-Aug. 2
Leafly Canada Staff - Published on August 2, 2019Read moreCannabis news from around the web.
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Vancouver Island Compassion Society Closes After 20 Years
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on August 2, 2019Read moreThe compassion society would love to reopen under legal terms, but Health Canada’s strict regulations make it hard to imagine the VICS as part of the legal cannabis stream.
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Kentucky Gov. Floats a Bunch of Batshit Crazy Cannabis Theories
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 1, 2019Read moreWelcome to Gov. Matt Bevin’s cannabis fantasyland. He’s saying this nutty stuff today, but in five years he’ll be singing a different tune.
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Is Your Cannabis Legal? Sorry, You Can Still Be Deported
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2019Read moreImmigrants face severe consequences for cannabis, even in states where it is legal. From 2003 to August 2018, more than 45,000 people were deported nationwide for simple possession.
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Debate Preview: Cannabis Could Fuel Harris–Biden Showdown
Leafly Staff - Published on July 30, 2019Read moreIt’s the last hurrah for some candidates. For others it’ll be a stepping stone to the next round. Here’s what to watch for.
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New York Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession Starting Aug. 27
The Associated Press - Published on July 29, 2019Read moreIt’ll be a $50 ticket for holding less than one ounce, $200 for one to two ounces of cannabis.
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The Roll-Up #98: Super Sexy Banking Episode
Leafly Podcasts - Published on July 26, 2019Read moreThe Senate holds a hearing on cannabis banking and it is super super hot. Also, Kamala Harris and Kirstin Gillibrand win the week in cannabis and social justice.
