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Arizona Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit Over Medical Marijuana on Campus
Gage Peake - Published on August 9, 2017Read moreA court case that could have broad implications for patients, the Arizona Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a state law outlawing medical cannabis on college campuses.
Seattle Officials Drop Enforcement Actions Against Hempfest
The Associated Press - Published on August 9, 2017Read moreSeattle has dropped a $1,000 fine against the nonprofit organization that runs HempFest, the annual summer marijuana celebration.
Vermont Governor Creating Commission for Cannabis Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on August 9, 2017Read moreMeanwhile, at least two applicants have filed for a medical marijuana dispensary and cultivation license in Bennington, Vermont.
Maine Lawmakers Leave Key Cannabis Questions Unanswered
Gage Peake - Published on August 9, 2017Read moreMaine lawmakers adjourned Aug. 2, leaving important questions about the state’s new adult-use cannabis program unresolved.
Massachusetts Vows Crackdown on Impaired Drivers
The Associated Press - Published on August 9, 2017Read moreOne continuing hurdle for law enforcement is the lack of a reliable scientific test, similar to a breath test for alcohol, to measure THC impairment.
First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opening in Hawaii
The Associated Press - Published on August 8, 2017Read moreDispensary sales of medical marijuana in Hawaii are beginning after patients waited 17 years for a legal way to purchase the drug.
In White House’s Quest to End Opioid Crisis, Where’s Cannabis?
Ben Adlin - Published on August 8, 2017Read moreCannabis has been conspicuously absent from the White House’s discussion of the opioid crisis despite growing evidence it that the plant could help reduce overdoses.
State Leaders Respond to Sessions’ Criticism of Legal Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on August 7, 2017Read moreAttorney General Jeff Sessions fired a warning shot at state-legal cannabis last week in separate letters sent to Oregon, Colorado, and Washington leaders.
State Lawmakers’ Group Urges Feds to Deschedule Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on August 7, 2017Read moreRemoving cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act would respect states’ rights and encourage public safety, the National Conference of State Lawmakers says.
Former Congressional Aide Charged With Taking Cannabis Bribe
The Associated Press - Published on August 4, 2017Read moreA former California congressional aide promised to “make things happen” to keep an illegal Compton cannabis shop in business — for a price, prosecutors allege.