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Utah Advances Plan to Allow Cannabis for Terminally Ill, Growing For Research
The Associated Press - Published on January 31, 2018Read moreCritics say the piecemeal approach doesn’t go far enough.
San Francisco to Wipe out Thousands of Cannabis Convictions
The Associated Press - Published on January 31, 2018Read moreDistrict Attorney George Gascon said his office will dismiss nearly 3,000 misdemeanor cases and review nearly 5,000 felony cases for possible action.
This Texas Cop Is Risking His Career for Cannabis Reform
Stephen Paulsen - Published on January 30, 2018Read moreNick Novello is a Dallas police officer, outspoken citizen, and cannabis reformer. The brass doesn’t like that last part.
Some Maine Lawmakers Push to Delay Legal Cannabis Sales
The Associated Press - Published on January 30, 2018Read moreThe Republican House leader is calling for the delay of recreational cannabis sales in Maine until next year, or until lawmakers approve needed regulations.
Arizona May Finally Begin Lab Testing Medical Cannabis for Contaminants
Ben Adlin - Published on January 29, 2018Read moreMore than seven years after Arizona legalized medical cannabis, the state may begin to require lab testing to identify mold, pesticides, and other contaminants.
After California Cannabis Stockpiles Go up in Smoke, What’s Next?
The Associated Press - Published on January 29, 2018Read moreIn some cases, industry operators say, bottlenecks have already slowed the supply chain from farms to storefronts.
America Mourns Passing of Dennis Peron, Father of Medical Marijuana
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 27, 2018Read moreRebel, nonconformist, American hero: The father of medical marijuana died at age 72, less than a month after California legalized.
‘You Can’t Roll a Joint on the Cover of a Digital Download’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Dave Schmader - Published on January 27, 2018Read moreFrom philanthropic entrepreneurs to neo-soul royalty, here’s a roundup of the week’s most notable cannabis quotables.
Should CBD Be Legal? The United Nations Wants Your Input
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 26, 2018Read moreThe UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs is reconsidering the classification of cannabidiol. And it wants to hear from the public.
Oregon Steps Up Penalties for Cannabis Sales to Minors
Ben Adlin - Published on January 26, 2018Read moreThe rule follows findings by regulators that a number of shops across the state failed compliance checks in late 2017.