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Florida Governor Wants to End Ban on Smokable Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on January 17, 2019Read moreGov. Ron DeSantis wants a new law by mid-March to end a ban on smokable medical marijuana and loosen limits on treatment center licenses.
Emotions Run High in Minnesota Debate on Cannabis Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on January 17, 2019Read moreEmotions ran high as debate kicked off at the state Capitol this week on whether Minnesota should legalize cannabis for adult-use.
Wisconsin Governor Now Supports Cannabis Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on January 17, 2019Read moreGov. Tony Evers, who campaigned in support of legalizing medical marijuana, went a step further this week and said he now supports full legalization.
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Senators Ask FDA to Update Rules on CBD Products
The Associated Press - Published on January 16, 2019Read moreThe senators asked the FDA to update “outdated regulations” that prohibit food products containing CBD from being sold across state lines.
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New York’s Legalization Plan Would Regulate Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD
David Colon - Published on January 16, 2019Read moreGov. Andrew Cuomo unveils his plan for 3-tiered cannabis licenses, separating growers from retailers.
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Ohio’s First Medical Marijuana Sales Finally Kick Off
Leafly Staff - Published on January 15, 2019Read moreThe launch, initially slated for last September, has been a long time coming for Ohio patients and caretakers. Here’s what you need to know.
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Barr Tells Senate He Won’t ‘Go After’ Cannabis Companies
Janet Burns - Published on January 15, 2019Read more‘Investments have been made’ in cannabis, Barr said, which was kind of a weird way to defend state legalization.
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Could Trump’s Next Attorney General Actually Be Worse Than Jeff Sessions?
Janet Burns - Published on January 14, 2019Read moreWilliam Barr fed America’s mass incarceration crisis in the 1990s. Did he learn from that debacle, or will he double down on failure?
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Cuomo: Let Cities Opt out of Cannabis Shops if NY Legalizes
The Associated Press - Published on January 14, 2019Read moreNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is dropping a few hints about his upcoming marijuana legalization proposal.
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South Carolina Lawmakers Try Again on Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on January 14, 2019Read moreIf it succeeds, South Carolina’s measure would be among the most restrictive in the country.
