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Massachusetts Regulators Busy Rolling out the Rules for Legal Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on December 18, 2017read moreFrom “cannabis cafes” to “craft cooperatives,” regulators have been laying out a vision for what a potential multibillion dollar marijuana industry might look like.
North Dakota Cannabis Legalization Petition OK’d for Circulation
The Associated Press - Published on December 15, 2017read moreThe petition seeks to make it legal to grow, possess, use and distribute marijuana for people 21 and older. It also seeks to seal the records of those convicted of certain cannabis crimes.
Cautious Texas Among Last States to OK Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on December 15, 2017read moreThough it may seem Texas policymakers have softened their attitude on cannabis, bringing them closer to the US population as a whole, they have not.
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The Roll-Up #13: Christmas Will Break Your Heart
Leafly Podcasts - Published on December 15, 2017read moreThis week we take on net neutrality, Walmart’s ‘Weed Christmas Tree,’ Canada’s plan to tax medical cannabis, the MassRoots implosion, and holiday classics from the Pogues and LCD Soundsystem.
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How FCC’s Net Neutrality Rollback Could Hurt Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on December 14, 2017read moreThe new rules pose a big threat to the cannabis movement, which has relied on the internet as a vital tool for education, research, and political organizing.
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Illinois: Cook County Voters to See Marijuana on March Ballot
The Associated Press - Published on December 14, 2017read moreCounty commissioners voted unanimously to put the advisory referendum on the ballot. It could help state lawmakers decide whether to push state legislation.
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Massachusetts Taking First Steps to Allow Cannabis Clubs
Ben Adlin - Published on December 12, 2017read moreThe Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved a policy to allow the establishments, where patrons could to purchase and consume cannabis on site.
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Coffee Shop Wants to Be Denver’s First Legal Cannabis Club
The Associated Press - Published on December 11, 2017read moreColorado’s largest city is reviewing the first application from a business seeking to be among the nation’s first legal marijuana clubs.
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Opioid Crisis: Trump Prescribes Heavy Dose of ‘Alternative Facts’
David Bienenstock - Published on December 11, 2017read moreHis commission ignored evidence, rejected cannabis, stiffed the budget, and dumped the problem on Kellyanne Conway. Aside from that: Best response ever!
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Backers of Failed Ohio Legalization Effort Announce 2018 Push
Ben Adlin - Published on December 11, 2017read moreCo-founders of Responsible Ohio revealed the “Free Market Adult Consumption of Marijuana” measure on Monday.









