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The Haymaker: Sending Sessions Back to the Senate Could Boost Legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 13, 2017read moreIf Jeff Sessions steps down to re-take his old Senate seat, the move could carry legal cannabis over the finish line.
New York Adds PTSD as Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on November 13, 2017read moreGov. Andrew Cuomo said potential beneficiaries include veterans as well as police officers and survivors of domestic violence, crime, and accidents.
How Veterans Are Leading the Fight for Cannabis Reform
Nick Etten - Published on November 11, 2017read moreCannabis is saving the lives of veterans, and they’re using their battle-hardened skills to ensure their brothers and sisters gain full legal access to medical cannabis.
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In California, This Candidate Hopes a Cannabis Tax Plan Boosts His Profile
Peter Hecht - Published on November 10, 2017read moreJohn Chiang is the state treasurer, and he wants to be governor. But will his well-crafted tax plan be enough to overcome Gavin Newsom’s charisma?
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Maryland May See Medical Cannabis This Month, but Diversity Issues Loom Large
The Associated Press - Published on November 10, 2017read moreRacial diversity in the state’s medical marijuana industry is wanting, Some lawmakers said they are planning to introduce a bill early next session to grant licenses to African-American business owners.
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‘Human Rights? Lay Off, That Is None of Your Business’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Rebecca Kelley - Published on November 10, 2017read morePhilippines President Duterte dismisses those pesky human rights violations, a 12-year old girl/badass sues Jeff Sessions, a former wrestler verbally bodyslams some nosy cops, and more.
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Over 3,800 Sign up for Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania
The Associated Press - Published on November 9, 2017read moreGov. Tom Wolf says more than 200 caregivers have also registered for the program. He says the demand shows the “need for this vital medication.”
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Indiana Prosecutors Insist Cannabis ‘Is Not Medicine’
The Associated Press - Published on November 8, 2017read moreThe prosecutors’ claims are at odds with scientific studies that have found marijuana can treat chronic pain and ease nausea from chemotherapy.
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Liberty, Jobs, and Freedom: How Cannabis Became a Conservative Issue
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 7, 2017read moreTen years ago legalization was a liberal’s issue. Today, a new generation of conservatives are embracing the cause. Here’s what brought them into the big tent.
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Calaveras County Pivots, Will Consider Large-Acreage Grow Model
Peter Hecht - Published on November 7, 2017read moreRather than an all-out ban, some in the California county are now pushing for regulations that could decimate the area’s cannabis cultivators.









