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North Dakota Begins Study of Citizen Initiative Process
The Associated Press - Published on July 31, 2017read moreState lawmakers are examining the initiative process after being caught off-guard by voters who approved the use of medical marijuana in November.
Trump Commission Calls for ‘State of Emergency’ Over Opioids
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 31, 2017read moreThe group, led by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, did not mention cannabis in its report.
Kevin Sabet Takes on Roger Stone at Politicon
Justin Hampton - Published on July 31, 2017read moreRoger Stone, Roy Wood Jr., Xeni Jardin and a host of others battled prohibitionist Kevin Sabet at LA’s policy wonk-con.
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Medical Cannabis Patient Seeks Nevada Supreme Court Rehearing
The Associated Press - Published on July 28, 2017read moreA medical marijuana patient is asking the Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider its refusal to end mandatory state registration and fees for medical cards.
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A Brief Guide to Massachusetts’ New Cannabis Law
Ben Adlin - Published on July 28, 2017read moreGov. Charlie Baker signed a sweeping cannabis bill into law, marking a milestone in a battle that began when voters approved adult-use legalization in November.
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In Rebuke to Sessions, Senate Committee OKs Medical Marijuana Protections
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 27, 2017read moreThe Attorney General asked Congress to reject the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment. Senators said: Nope.
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House Committee Blocks Move to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana
Gage Peake - Published on July 26, 2017read moreThe House Rules Committee blocked Rep. Earl Blumenauer’s (D-OR) budget amendment yesterday to allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana to veterans.
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Is Drug Testing Negatively Impacting America’s Workforce?
Lisa Rough - Published on July 26, 2017read moreMany companies in legal states still require pre-hire drug testing and regular screenings throughout employment. Does this policy adversely impact the United States workforce?
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‘Cool Hispanics’ Billboard Continues Tradition of Horrible Anti-Drug Ads
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 26, 2017read moreIs that ‘Hispanics Are Cool’ ad the worst teen cannabis prevention campaign ever? You decide: Here are some classic awful ads (and a few that got it right).
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Lawsuit Takes Big Swing at Prohibition. Can It Connect?
Ben Adlin - Published on July 25, 2017read moreAt its core is the assertion that the government’s classification of cannabis as a Schedule I substance is so “irrational” as to be unconstitutional.









