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California’s Top Pot Regulator, Lori Ajax, Stands Up for Legal Deliveries
Leafly Podcasts - Published on May 7, 2019Read moreThe most powerful cannabis regulator in the world reflects on the most controversial part of legalization’s implementation.
With Legalization Stalled, Can New Jersey Salvage MMJ Reforms?
Sara Brittany Somerset - Published on May 6, 2019Read morePatient advocates hope to pass a bill to reform the state’s terrible medical marijuana system, with or without adult-use legalization.
Illinois’ New Legalization Bill Looks Pretty Rad
David Downs - Published on May 6, 2019Read moreGov. JB Pritzker’s Senate Bill 7 would grant broad personal freedoms and learns the lessons of past legalization.
Cannabis Lounges Are Coming to Las Vegas—but Not the Strip
Chris Kudialis - Published on May 3, 2019Read moreApproval by the Las Vegas City Council has dispensary owners primed to open extravagant consumption lounges.
The Roll-Up #86: Maybe Trump Should Try Magic Mushrooms
Leafly Podcasts - Published on May 3, 2019Read moreThis week in cannabis news: Trump outs himself as a prohibitionist, and Denver votes on legalizing the ‘shrooms.
It’s a $130 Fine for 3 Grams, Under Hawaii’s Decrim Bill
Bruce Kennedy - Published on May 3, 2019Read moreIf Gov. David Ige signs the bill, low-level cannabis possession would only be a ticketable offense starting next year.
Is Wisconsin ‘Behind the Curve’ on Marijuana Laws?
The Associated Press - Published on May 2, 2019Read moreThe state is one of just 17 in which the possession, sale, or cultivation of cannabis in any amount can result in criminal prosecution.
Washington DC Mayor Moves to Allow Cannabis Sales
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 2, 2019Read moreExpecting a congressional roadblock to be removed this year, Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled a plan to launch legal, adult-use cannabis sales in the District.
Denver Could Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms on Tuesday
Bruce Kennedy - Published on May 2, 2019Read moreThe historic vote could open the way for other cities to rethink their policies on hallucinogens. Opponents say it’s a bad trip waiting to happen.
Time to Admit It: Trump Opposes Cannabis Legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 2, 2019Read moreBy cruelly denying military veterans access to medical cannabis, President Trump reveals himself as an old-school drug warrior.