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Oof: Nebraska medical marijuana measures won’t appear on ballot, again
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 22, 2022read moreAdvocates came up 10,000 signatures short in their bid to put medical legalization before voters.
Here’s why Florida’s new adult-use initiative is getting mixed reviews
Lyneisha Watson and Calvin Stovall - Published on August 16, 2022read moreCannabis giant Trulieve committed $5 million to a new amendment that would legalize weed for all adults. But local and national advocates aren’t thrilled by the bill’s details.
North Dakota will vote on cannabis legalization in November
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 15, 2022read moreThe announcement follows a rapid-fire campaign led by New Approach North Dakota.
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Missouri will vote on marijuana legalization in November
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 9, 2022read moreIt was a nailbiter, but advocates found enough signatures in six of the state’s congressional districts to qualify.
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Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison for drug possession and smuggling
Calvin Stovall - Published on August 4, 2022read moreThe WNBA star can appeal, but a prisoner swap now appears to be her best shot at freedom.
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Tell the truth, Fox News: Cannabis use doesn’t cause violence
David Bienenstock - Published on August 1, 2022read moreThere is no link between cannabis use and violence. But that isn’t stopping Fox News from reviving the old Reefer Madness canard.
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Brittney Griner’s cannabis trial resumes in Moscow
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2022read moreGriner’s trial resumes this week, as diplomats work behind the scenes to reach a deal to set her free.
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SAFE Advertising Act could bring weed ads to TV and radio
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 28, 2022read moreA bill introduced this week could give radio and TV stations the freedom to advertise cannabis brands without fear of losing their FCC license.
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Brittney Griner testifies as Biden considers trading Russian prisoner to free her
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 27, 2022read moreThe president is reportedly open to releasing a Russian arms dealer to bring the WNBA star home, but the Russians aren’t rushing to make a trade.
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The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally here. Here’s what it would do
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 21, 2022read moreIt’s similar to the MORE Act, which already passed the House, but different in a few key areas.









