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Trump Vows to Back Law to Protect Legal Cannabis Industry
The Associated Press - Published on April 13, 2018Read moreSen. Cory Gardner of Colorado said Trump made the pledge to him in a Wednesday night conversation.
The Roll-Up #29: Know Your Miranda Rights
Leafly Podcasts - Published on April 13, 2018Read moreThis week Dave and Ben wrestle with the future of 4/20, pony up Coachella cannabis tips, and applaud Cynthia Nixon’s Twitter rampage.
Meet Acreage Holdings, John Boehner’s New Cannabis Crush
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 12, 2018Read moreThey’re no hippies: The firm formerly known as High Street Capital was founded by ex-Wall Streeters with sharp elbows.
Senate’s Top Republican Introduces Bill to Legalize Hemp Nationwide
Ben Adlin - Published on April 12, 2018Read moreMcConnell’s bill would remove hemp from the Controlled Substances Act and effectively treat the crop like any other agricultural product.
Alberta’s Updated Cannabis Regulations: What You Need to Know
Harrison Jordan - Published on April 12, 2018Read moreThe amendments would make it so that cannabis shops would be prohibited from using medical terms such as pharmacy, dispensary, apothecary, drug store, medicine, medicinal, health, therapeutic, or clinic.
Oregon County Aims to Step Up Cannabis Enforcement
The Associated Press - Published on April 12, 2018Read moreThe move by the Deschutes County Commissioners marks the latest effort by some Oregon counties to control the legal marijuana industry that they say is growing too fast.
Judge Says Florida Man Can Grow His Own Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on April 11, 2018Read moreA judge gave the 77-year-old patient permission to grow, possess, and use medical cannabis for juicing purposes to help prevent a relapse of lung cancer.
Cynthia Nixon: Support for Legalizing Marijuana Is a Racial Issue
The Associated Press - Published on April 11, 2018Read more“We have to stop putting people of color in jail for something that white people do with impunity,” said the actor and candidate New York governor.
Guest Opinion: Let Cannabis Provide Homeless Shelters and Services
Allison Margolin & Erin Williams - Published on April 11, 2018Read moreLet’s provide incentives for entrepreneurs in cannabis to build homeless shelters themselves.
John Boehner Joins Cannabis Company’s Advisory Board
Leafly Staff - Published on April 11, 2018Read moreThe announcement marks the former House Speaker, who once said he was “unalterably opposed to legalization” as the highest-ranking Republican to both embrace cannabis reform and join the industry.