Articles tagged with "New York"
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Drug Policy Alliance: Time to Decriminalize, NYC Racial Disparities Remain
Gage Peake - Published on July 11, 2017Read moreThe Drug Policy Alliance, a leading advocacy group, released a report Tuesday calling for an end to criminal penalties for drug use and possession.
Fate of New York’s PTSD Bill Rests With Cuomo
Gage Peake - Published on June 20, 2017Read moreA proposal that would add PTSD as a qualifying condition for New York’s medical marijuana program has received final approval from state lawmakers.
As New York Relaxes Cannabis Rules, Industry Wants In
Gage Peake - Published on June 12, 2017Read moreEager to get in on what’s expected to be a booming industry, cannabis companies and investors are starting to flock to New York.
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New York Lawmakers to Renew Push for Cannabis Legalization
Gage Peake - Published on June 8, 2017Read moreLawmakers are expected to introduce a bill to legalize cannabis in the state during a news conference in Albany on Monday.
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Brooklyn DA Challenges Sessions, Says Decriminalization Works
Gage Peake - Published on May 30, 2017Read moreActing Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez has long advocated against prosecuting low-level marijuana crimes, especially since taking office in 2016.
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State of the Leaf: Peruvian President Wants to Legalize MMJ
Lisa Rough - Published on February 15, 2017Read moreFrom Arkansas to Guam, stay informed on the cannabis legislation and policy news across the globe.
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NYC Cannabis Arrests Ticked Up in 2016
Lisa Rough - Published on February 7, 2017Read moreNot only was there a 9 percent increase in cannabis arrests in 2016, there continues to be a troubling trend of racial disparity for cannabis arrests.
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Former Industry Officials in Minnesota Face Felony Charges for Illegal Shipment
The Associated Press - Published on February 6, 2017Read moreProsecutors in Minnesota filed felony charges against former officials from a state-licensed MMJ manufacturer for allegedly shipping cannabis oil to a facility in New York.
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State of the Leaf: Arkansas Lawmakers Aim to Gut MMJ Program
Lisa Rough - Published on February 2, 2017Read moreNew York eyes full legalization, Maryland is drafting a constitutional amendment to legalize, and Minnesota’s MMJ program is low on cash.
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New York Governor Wants to Fix Cannabis Possession Loophole
Gage Peake - Published on January 13, 2017Read moreNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his commitment this week to ending the so-called public view loophole in the state’s cannabis laws.
