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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.
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.
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.
Canada’s Cannabis Act Faces Renewed Opposition in the Senate
Randi Druzin - Published on May 3, 2018Read moreFrom the Committee on Aboriginal Peoples to the Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, the factions of the Senate opposed to cannabis legalization are making themselves heard.
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.
California Senate Bill Would Allow Cannabis Delivery to ‘Dry Towns’
Peter Hecht - Published on May 3, 2018Read moreSenate Bill 1302 seeks to allow cannabis delivery to private residences for adult use and medical cannabis consumers—even to those in communities with strict bans on cannabis businesses.
Small Businesses Grapple With Maze of Conflicting Cannabis Laws
The Associated Press - Published on May 3, 2018Read moreHere are some questions small businesses need to consider when deciding on what drug testing policies to follow.
Onsite Sales Bring Cannabis—and Scrutiny—Back to the Cannabis Cup
Ed Murrieta - Published on May 3, 2018Read moreThis weekend’s Cup in Sacramento will be the first with permitted onsite sales and consumption. If it goes well, it won’t be the last.
When It Comes to Testing for Cannabis, More Employers Are Mellowing Out
The Associated Press - Published on May 2, 2018Read moreTesting for cannabis—a fixture at large American employers for at least 30 years—excludes too many potential workers, experts say.
Maine Lawmakers Overturn LePage’s Veto of Cannabis Sales Bill
Leafly Staff - Published on May 2, 2018Read moreGov. Paul LePage is running out of options to block state voters’ and lawmakers’ attempts to allow a regulated cannabis market in Maine.