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California: $15 million in grants to support social equity programs
Benzinga - Published on October 7, 2022read moreThe state of California is offering $15 million in cannabis equity grants. Read more and find out how to apply.
President Biden to pardon federal marijuana prisoners and start rescheduling process
Bruce Barcott and Calvin Stovall - Published on October 6, 2022read moreThis is a big fucking deal. Biden frees prisoners and starts a process that could result in legalization.”Sending people to jail for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives,” he tweeted.
New York’s governor confirms 20 weed stores will open this year
Calvin Stovall - Published on October 6, 2022read moreGov. Kathy Hochul took credit for getting the adult market rolling quickly, saying the state would likely ‘still be waiting for the most basic steps’ had she not taken office in 2021.
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The FBI doesn’t know how many marijuana arrests were made in 2021—and it’s their own damn fault
Max Savage Levenson - Published on October 5, 2022read moreThe FBI’s Uniform Crime Report used to issue solid data on weed arrests. Not anymore. Here’s why you shouldn’t believe this year’s numbers.
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US military softens ban on recruits who test positive for THC
Calvin Stovall - Published on October 5, 2022read moreFailed cannabis screenings will no longer disqualify Air Force or Space Force members. With enlistment down across the armed services, will other branches permanently drop their ban on trees?
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Vermont weed stores open Oct. 1, here’s where to find them
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 30, 2022read moreThree adult-use cannabis stores are expected to open on Saturday. We’ve got all the details.
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FDA finally advances cannabis research and regulations: Hires ex-NY cannabis policy regulator
Benzinga - Published on September 29, 2022read moreIs the Biden administration ready to talk about cannabis? The latest move by the FDA may be an indicator of progress on a national scale.
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Legal medical cannabis could reach Mississippi by end of October
David Horton - Published on September 28, 2022read moreWith nearly 120 dispensaries licensed for business, patients will soon be able to treat roughly 20 medical conditions with cannabis products.
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Why is pro-legalization Amazon suddenly banning weed grinders?
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 28, 2022read moreAmazon is lobbying to legalize, but its product managers are still fighting the War on Drugs. Why not ban apples and lighters too?
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What can cities do for cannabis equity? Seattle lays out a blueprint
Alexa Peters - Published on September 27, 2022read moreTired of waiting on state officials to act, Seattle takes matters into its own hands. Here’s what it takes to get things moving.
