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Illinois Appeals Adding ‘Pain’ as Medical Marijuana Qualifier
The Associated Press - Published on February 9, 2018read moreThe appeal comes weeks after a Cook County judge ordered the state to add “intractable pain” to its list of qualifying medical conditions.
Bipartisan Proposal Would Put Cannabis Legalization on Arizona Ballot
The Associated Press - Published on February 9, 2018read moreVoters would have another chance to weigh in on legalizing marijuana in Arizona under a proposal in the state House.
Sessions Advisor Ramping up Drug War, Profiting From Drug Tests
David Bienenstock - Published on February 9, 2018read moreMeet Robert DuPont, an ancient relic from the Nixon years who’s come back to haunt the 21st century.
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Budget Deal Extends Medical Marijuana Protections, but Only Temporarily
David Hodes - Published on February 9, 2018read moreAfter a brief government shutdown—and another moment of angst for the cannabis industry—a key protection for state-legal cannabis will live another day.
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As Seattle Vacates Misdemeanor Convictions, County Mulls Action on Felonies
Ben Adlin - Published on February 8, 2018read moreOn the heels of similar moves in California and Colorado, Seattle officials say they will move to vacate hundreds of misdemeanor convictions for cannabis possession.
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Bernard Noble, Serving 13 Years for Two Joints, Granted Parole
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 8, 2018read moreArrested for bicycling while black, Noble became one of America’s most infamous cannabis prisoners. He’ll be free by this weekend.
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This Senator Is Blocking DOJ Nominees Until Jeff Sessions Backs Off
Ben Adlin - Published on February 7, 2018read moreIn his fight over cannabis, US Sen. Cory Gardner has prevented as many as 11 Trump administration appointees by denying them a Senate floor vote.
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Trump Pressured Netanyahu to Stop Israeli Cannabis Exports, Reports Say
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 7, 2018read moreIsrael was to become the second nation, after Canada, to legally export cannabis. Prime Minister Netanyahu just put that on hold.
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Cash-Strapped Greece Sees Growth in Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on February 7, 2018read moreGreece says it’s fast-tracking plans to legalize growth of medical cannabis, arguing that interest from investors could help efforts to pull the country out of years of crisis.
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Colorado Eyes Freeing Inmates With Nonviolent Cannabis Offenses
The Associated Press - Published on February 7, 2018read moreColorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is exploring the idea of granting clemency to nearly 40 inmates convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses.
