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Leafly investigation: Fentanyl-laced marijuana is a myth. It’s time to end the hype
Calvin Stovall - Published on June 28, 2022read moreLeafly investigates why police and media spread ‘fentanyl-laced marijuana’ rumors when lab results disprove the claims.
‘Light up,’ says NYC Mayor Adams, defying state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed
Calvin Stovall - Published on June 6, 2022read moreWith NY’s recreational sales months away, Mayor Adams gives the OK for grey area gifting shops, trucks, and speakeasies to keep the green flowing.
12 New Jersey stores sold $24M in weed in first month
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 24, 2022read moreState reports massive first month sales for 7 companies and awards dozens of new licenses.
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’I’m actually high right now,’ Kevin Durant talks weed with David Letterman
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 17, 2022read moreThe NBA superstar will open up about using for first time on Netflix later this week, even though his league still (technically) forbids THC
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4 New Jersey weed laws that need to change now
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 17, 2022read moreNew Yorkers can consume in public, PA lawmakers want to allow edibles, but New Jersey still criminalizes the plant in far too many ways.
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Thailand is giving away 1 million cannabis plants to celebrate new homegrow laws
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 11, 2022read moreResidents can grow medical cannabis at home, and companies can make products that have less than .2% THC.
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Ex-Jungle Boys workers claim gender bias, stolen wages, and poor conditions
Calvin Stovall - Published on May 11, 2022read moreA civil suit against the California operators alleges ‘boys-only’ culture; company says plaintiffs were fired for cause.
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NFL’s Laremy Tunsil is selling a gas mask NFT to help cannabis prisoners
Calvin Stovall - Published on April 28, 2022read moreThe Houston Texans lineman lost millions on Draft Day 2016 after a leaked video showed him using weed. Now he’s reclaiming the narrative.
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After a huge first week, New Jersey still hasn’t run out of weed
Calvin Stovall - Published on April 28, 2022read moreMore than 12,000 customers showed up for day one of adult-use cannabis sales in NJ. But many are still waiting for edibles, homegrow, and social equity.
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New Jersey’s recreational weed stores open to long lines, cheering customers
Calvin Stovall - Published on April 21, 2022read moreIt’s a post-420 celebration in NJ, as thousands revel in the freedom to buy legal marijuana.
