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Now Trump’s ‘Shithole’ Comment Is Affecting Medical Marijuana
David Hodes - Published on January 16, 2018read moreThe president’s outburst blew up immigration talks that were key to the budget, which is where MMJ protections live.
Pennsylvania MMJ Patients Face Choice: Cannabis or Guns?
The Associated Press - Published on January 16, 2018read moreMore than 800,000 guns are sold or transferred in Pennsylvania annually, and more than 10,000 people in the state have signed up for medical marijuana.
New Bill in Congress Would Ban Federal Cannabis Enforcement in Legal States
Ben Adlin - Published on January 12, 2018read moreThe measure, introduced by a California congresswoman, would permanently forbid federal agencies from taking action against state-legal cannabis.
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Kentucky Medical Cannabis Bill Faces Uphill Fight
The Associated Press - Published on January 12, 2018read moreMedical cannabis advocates face a tough challenge. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer later predicted such a bill wouldn’t garner enough votes to pass.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on January 12, 2018read moreGovernor-elect Phil Murphy doesn’t succeed Chris Christie until next week, but already lawmakers are moving to achieve one of his campaign promises: legalizing marijuana.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.









