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Long Lines, $1.30 Grams Mark Uruguay’s Legal Cannabis Debut

The Associated Press – July 20, 2017

Pharmacies began dispensing medical cannabis to registered patients on Wednesday. It's available, but it's weak: 2% THC. Hey, it's a start. Read more

Colorado Will Ban Cannabis Gummy Bears

The Associated Press – June 10, 2016

Sponsors say that gummy bears, gummy worms and chewy candies shaped like fruits are too attractive to children. Read more

Denver Shuts Down 26 Legal Cannabis Businesses, Makes Arrests

The Associated Press – December 14, 2017

The city's order shuttered 26 retail stores and other marijuana growing facilities operating under the name Sweet Leaf. Police investigation focused on eight locations licensed by the company. Read more

10 Things to Know About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Bill

The Associated Press – June 9, 2017

The Florida Legislature on Friday finally approved a bill establishing a framework for the state's constitutional amendment expanding medical marijuana. Read more

California’s Legal Cannabis Countdown: What’s Coming by Jan. 1

The Associated Press – November 17, 2017

Don't count on being able to stroll into your local dispensary on New Year's Day to celebrate with an infused cookie or a joint. Read more

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Illinois officials say they’ve expunged 500,000 cannabis convictions

The Associated Press – January 4, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned 9,210 low-level marijuana convictions. Illinois police erased 492,000 others. Read more

America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner enjoys first days of freedom

The Associated Press – December 15, 2020

After serving 31 years, 71-year-old Richard DeLisi enjoyed a Jack's cheeseburger and breakfast with his son. Read more

Arizona prosecutors drop thousands of marijuana charges as legalization takes effect

The Associated Press – December 1, 2020

Nearly 6,000 cases are expected to be dropped in Maricopa County alone. Read more

Smell of cannabis alone isn’t cause for vehicle search, Pennsylvania court rules

The Associated Press – October 5, 2020

Courts in legal medical states are increasingly rejecting the "smell of marijuana" as probable cause to search a vehicle or person. Read more

City of Ann Arbor decriminalizes psychedelic plants and fungi

The Associated Press – September 30, 2020

The city council has declared psychedelics a "lowest enforcement priority." Read more

Montana contractors group emerges as leading legalization opponent

The Associated Press – September 14, 2020

Makes you wonder how much the boss trusts the tradies and subs to act like professional adults. Read more

Black residents made up 97% of marijuana arrests in New York state capital

The Associated Press – August 3, 2020

WTF, Albany? In the past year, police made 134 cannabis arrests. Only four were white people. Read more

California cannabis arrests down 27%, but racial disparities increase

The Associated Press – July 17, 2020

California cops recorded the fewest cannabis arrests since 1954, but racial disparities actually grew worse. Read more

Cannabis industry tested as 4/20 arrives amid global pandemic

The Associated Press – April 20, 2020

This was supposed to be 'the biggest 4/20 ever.' Now retailers scramble to adapt to the new reality as essential businesses. Read more

COVID-19 delays Maine’s recreational marijuana rollout

The Associated Press – April 13, 2020

After preparing to launch in spring 2020, state officials have decided to delay the start of retail sales. Read more

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