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The Roll-Up #16: Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Resort
Leafly Podcasts - Published on January 12, 2018Read moreThis week: America pushes back against Jeff Sessions, Vermont votes to go legal, and Mike Tyson plans a cannabis resort in the California desert.
Pro-Cannabis Trump Voters Feeling Betrayed After Sessions Move
The Associated Press - Published on January 11, 2018Read moreThe Trump administration’s anti-marijuana move has some members of the president’s voting base fuming.
Here’s Where US Attorneys Stand on Cannabis Enforcement
Ben Adlin - Published on January 11, 2018Read moreWe’re tracking how US attorneys in legal states have responded to the removal of the Cole memo—and how likely they are to take action.
Vermont Legislature Votes to Legalize, Governor Will Sign Into Law
The Associated Press - Published on January 10, 2018Read moreIf Gov. Phil Scott signs the adopted bill, Vermont will become the 9th adult-use state, and the first to adopt via the legislature.
These Senators Are All Talk, No Action on Cannabis Legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 10, 2018Read morePlenty of politicians expressed outrage at Jeff Sessions over his Cole memo decision. But few acted. Here’s the data on who has and who hasn’t.
Colorado Delegation Moves Quickly to Stop Sessions’ War on Cannabis
Bruce Kennedy - Published on January 10, 2018Read moreWhile other leaders offer only words, Colorado’s Republicans and Democrats are acting to protect state legalization.
California Bill Would Ease Erasure of Cannabis Convictions
The Associated Press - Published on January 9, 2018Read moreIt’s one of several efforts to build on the choice California voters’ made to legalize marijuana despite fresh threats from the federal government.
CHP Seizure of Legal Cannabis Outrages California Farmers
Peter Hecht - Published on January 9, 2018Read moreThe California Highway Patrol seized a shipment of licensed cannabis, didn’t file charges, and won’t return the plants. What’s going on in Mendocino?
Cole Memo Wakeup: Cannabis Industry Must Rejoin the Federal Fight
Paul Roberts - Published on January 9, 2018Read moreNews Analysis: The Cole memo let the cannabis industry focus on business challenges and state-level politics. That era is over, says Paul Roberts.
Saskatchewan to Sell Cannabis Through Private Retailers With ‘Good Character’
Elianna Lev - Published on January 9, 2018Read moreThe Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority will issue up to 60 cannabis retail permits to private retail outlets in as many as 40 municipalities and First Nation communities across the province.