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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.
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.
‘Things Have Changed’: Rhode Island Gov. Proposes Legalization
Ben Adlin - Published on January 14, 2019Read moreGov. Gina Raimondo has proposed an end to cannabis prohibition in the Ocean State. It was hardly a ringing endorsement.
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The Roll-Up #68: Tell Your Children
Leafly Podcasts - Published on January 11, 2019Read moreBruce, Ben, and Alyssa discuss the second coming of Reefer Madness with author David Bienenstock. Also: What would you name your cannabis store?
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Arkansas Moves Toward Launch of Medical Cannabis Program
The Associated Press - Published on January 10, 2019Read moreArkansas voters in 2016 approved a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana, but the rollout has faced legal and bureaucratic delays.
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‘Better Than Ever’ Cannabis Coalition Hits the Ground Running
Ben Adlin - Published on January 9, 2019Read moreUS Rep. Earl Blumenauer says 2019 will be a big year for cannabis. On Wednesday, he introduced new legislation and announced the lawmakers who will lead the charge.
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‘Tell Your Children’ to Reject Alex Berenson’s Debunked Nonsense
David Bienenstock - Published on January 9, 2019Read moreThe mainstream media loves Alex Berenson’s scary cannabis talking points. Too bad he’s completely wrong.
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Kentucky Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill
The Associated Press - Published on January 9, 2019Read moreA Republican state senator was given a bottle of OxyContin seven years ago when he was diagnosed with cancer. He threw the bottle away and smoked marijuana.
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Denver Unveils New System for Clearing Cannabis Convictions
The Associated Press - Published on January 9, 2019Read moreThe program requires people to fill out an online form or attend an event. Prosecutors will then seek court approval to dismiss the convictions and seal court records.
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Vermont Supreme Court: Smell of Burnt Cannabis Doesn’t Justify Search
Leafly Staff - Published on January 7, 2019Read moreThe state’s highest court ruled that a faint odor of burnt marijuana doesn’t create a fair probability that cannabis itself would be found.
