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American Bar Association Tells Feds: Let States Legalize Cannabis
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 14, 2019Read moreThe nation’s largest legal organization embraces a policy that would put the federal government out of the prohibition business.
Bernie Says He’d Legalize Cannabis Through Executive Order
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 8, 2019Read moreSanders, a longtime legalization advocate, said that as president, he would bypass partisan bickering in Congress and legalize cannabis through an executive order.
Holy Crapo! Cannabis Banking Reform Makes Surprise Headway
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 5, 2019Read moreSen. Mike Crapo, the Senate banking committee chair, signals an openness to cannabis financial reform.
The Massachusetts cannabis market is booming—thanks to New York
Max Savage Levenson - Published on July 31, 2019Read moreA cannabis retailer near the Massachusetts–New York border says New Yorkers make up more than half of its customers. Other shops are seeing similar patterns.
Montana preps for big change in cannabis rules
Max Savage Levenson - Published on July 11, 2019Read moreA new law will let patients purchase from any dispensary in the state—but not until 2020.
Here’s where the 2020 presidential candidates stand on cannabis
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 26, 2019Read moreFrom Trump to Warren, Booker to Biden: We checked the receipts to bring you each candidate’s policy and record on legalization.
Will New York’s New Decriminalization Measure Do Any Good?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 21, 2019Read moreCritics say the decriminalization measure won’t do enough to combat racial disparities in cannabis arrests. Even the bill’s proponents admit it isn’t everything they wanted.
New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Is Dead
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 19, 2019Read moreAfter a dramatic week of New York’s legislative session, the adult-use cannabis bill is dead. Read how the Democratic supermajority struggled to get it passed.
New York Readies 3 Cannabis Bills if Adult-Use Fails
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 18, 2019Read moreLawmakers scramble to gain the two votes needed to pass adult-use legalization. The deadline is tomorrow.
New York Legalization Is Coming Down to the Wire
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 12, 2019Read moreSo you’re telling me there’s a chance? Yep. Legalization in New York could hang on just two votes. Buckle up.