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Everybody Talks About Expunging Drug Convictions. Here’s How Seattle Did It
Ben Adlin - Published on May 1, 2018Read moreSeattle’s move, which could clear convictions for 542 people, comes as cities in other legal cannabis states consider similar action to undo the wrongs of America’s drug war.
Cannabis Industry Pleads Its Case Against Possible Texas CBD Ban
The Associated Press - Published on April 30, 2018Read moreThe confusion began in March, when the state Department of State Health Services announced a draft plan to yank CBD products from shelves — even if they contain no THC and aren’t marijuana derivatives.
In Iowa, Medical Marijuana’s Future Remains Hazy
The Associated Press - Published on April 30, 2018Read more“We’ve provided some false hope,” said state Sen. Joe Bolkcom, who has backed efforts to expand medical marijuana access. “There are thousands of Iowans counting on us to deliver.”
Zimbabwe Legalizes Cannabis for Medical, Scientific Uses
The Associated Press - Published on April 30, 2018Read moreThe decision is a marked shift from the traditionally tough stance on marijuana in the largely conservative country where legalization advocates often were openly mocked.
Medicating in Wartime: The Cannabis Legacy of Vietnam Veterans
Bruce Kennedy - Published on April 30, 2018Read moreOn the anniversary of the fall of Saigon, Vietnam veterans recall how cannabis helped them survive war and its aftermath.
5 Contentious Items in BC’s New Cannabis Legislation
Harrison Jordan - Published on April 27, 2018Read moreWhen the BC government this week released the full text of its two legalization bills, the Canadian cannabis Twitter-sphere took aim at a number of the provisions within the province’s proposed rules.
The Roll-Up #31: Our Green Room Is Freaky Too
Leafly Podcasts - Published on April 27, 2018Read moreBruce talks with Bernard Noble, now free after 8 years in prison. Also, Tommy Chong offers interior decoration tips.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Calls on Jeff Sessions to Back Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on April 27, 2018Read more“The idea that it could work for people, and sometimes is the only thing than can work for people, should give [medical cannabis] the respect that it deserves.”
Michael Cohen Probe Touches Las Vegas Cannabis Company
The Associated Press - Published on April 27, 2018Read moreTrump’s lawyer/associate loaned $$ millions to Sam Shtayner, majority investor in Cannaboss.
British Columbia Announces New Cannabis Guidelines
Randi Druzin - Published on April 26, 2018Read moreThe legislation includes two new acts that govern the sale and use of recreational cannabis—the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act and the Cannabis Distribution Act.