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California Town Discovers That Cannabis Has a Scent
The Associated Press - Published on May 10, 2018read moreCannabis may be saving the farming culture of Carpinteria, Calif., but some locals say the funky smell is getting up their noses.
Indigenous Communities and the Cannabis Act: A Clash of Tradition and Treaties
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on May 9, 2018read moreSome Indigenous communities want an all-out ban on cannabis. Others want to be able to grow and sell cannabis freely. All feel they have a moral right to decide for themselves.
Early California Cannabis Tax Revenue Is Less Than Expected
Leafly Staff - Published on May 9, 2018read moreStores that were open did well, but there weren’t many open stores. So tax revenue didn’t meet the forecast.
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DUI 101: Why ‘Per Se’ Laws Work for Alcohol But Not Cannabis
Ian Mitchell - Published on May 8, 2018read moreThere’s a problem with introduction of per se laws for cannabis—they aren’t based on good science.
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Arkansas Supreme Court Will Hear Medical Marijuana Case
The Associated Press - Published on May 8, 2018read moreThe Arkansas Supreme Court says it’ll hear oral arguments over a judge’s decision to prevent the state from licensing companies to grow medical marijuana.
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Michigan Considers 10 New Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on May 7, 2018read moreOnly post-traumatic stress disorder has been added since voters approved the law in 2008.
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Missouri MMJ Measures Take Another Step Toward November Ballot
The Associated Press - Published on May 4, 2018read moreSupporters of legalizing medical cannabis in Missouri have turned in signatures for two ballot initiatives that would let voters decide the issue.
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California Assemblyman Shares Vape Pen With Melissa Etheridge
Hayley Fox - Published on May 4, 2018read moreRep. Reggie Jones-Sawyer says public officials need to start doing their part to destigmatize the drug, whether that means talking about personal use or—in this case—openly consuming.
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The Roll-Up #32: Can ‘The Cannabist’ Win Back the Franchise?
Leafly Podcasts - Published on May 4, 2018read moreRicardo Baca joins the crew to talk about the life, death, and possible revival of the pioneering cannabis site.
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Study: Legalization Reduces Crime in Border Towns
Jacqueline Havelka - Published on May 3, 2018read moreRecent data shows that violent crime rates are reduced in border towns that have legalized cannabis. Read more about the study here.









