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Lawsuit: State of Florida Ignoring Medical Marijuana Law
The Associated Press - Published on November 21, 2017read moreA Florida nursery and a man who suffers from epilepsy contend that Gov. Rick Scott’s administration is flouting the state’s new medical marijuana law.
Did Past Harassment Allegations Finally Catch Up To MPP’s Rob Kampia?
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 21, 2017read moreIn the #MeToo moment, the passage of time doesn’t let leaders off the hook.
Colorado Cannabis Expert to Have South Dakota Criminal Case Dismissed
The Associated Press - Published on November 21, 2017read moreA cannabis cultivation expert prosecuted after working with a Native American tribe trying to open the nation’s first marijuana resort will see his case dismissed.
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LA Equity Program Aims to Undo Impacts of Drug War
Hayley Fox - Published on November 21, 2017read moreLos Angeles wants to ensure that a fair share of what’s expected to be a lucrative legal market belongs to those most affected by the drug war.
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Florida Adding 264 Patients Per Day, Outsourcing Medical Marijuana ID Cards
The Associated Press - Published on November 21, 2017read moreApproximately 5,200 applications are currently being processed by staff but roughly 1,000 are missing key information or have the wrong sized photo.
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Leadership Changes at the Marijuana Policy Project
Leafly Staff - Published on November 21, 2017read moreCo-founder Rob Kampia will focus on strategic development as MPP begins the search for a new executive director.
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Proposal Would Make Medical Cannabis Available in Malta
The Associated Press - Published on November 20, 2017read moreThe country’s current law has so many restrictions that not a single Maltese had ever been treated legally with cannabis.
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Michigan Vote on Cannabis Legalization Is Likely in 2018
The Associated Press - Published on November 20, 2017read moreAdults 21 and older could possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and grow up to 12 plants at home. A 10% tax would be assessed.
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Massachusetts Towns Reject Cannabis Bans, Bucking Early Trend
The Associated Press - Published on November 20, 2017read moreA growing number of Massachusetts communities are leaving their borders open to cannabis businesses, bucking an early wave of bans and moratoriums.
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Dear Justin: I Beg Your Pardons
Kate Palbom - Published on November 18, 2017read moreOur Prime Minister pen-pal series continues, with a call for seasonally appropriate empathy for “cannabis criminals.”









