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How Many of These DEA ‘Cannabis Slang’ Terms Do You Know?
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 5, 2017read moreThe DEA just updated its “drug slang” list, and it makes us wonder if somebody’s punking the agency. Seriously, “Smoochy Woochy Poochy”?
Nevada Lawmakers Set Cannabis Tax: 10% Retail, 15% Wholesale
Gage Peake - Published on June 5, 2017read moreJust a day ahead of the state legislature’s final deadline, Nevada lawmakers struck a deal to set the state’s cannabis tax rate.
Maryland Court Grants Stay in Medical Marijuana Case
The Associated Press - Published on June 2, 2017read moreANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s highest court on Friday agreed to hear arguments from attorneys who represent finalists for licenses to grow medical cannabis. The attorneys say their clients should be allowed to intervene in a legal case that seeks to block a state commission from awarding any more licenses until a lawsuit is resolved. […]
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San Diego Cannabis Festival Will Keep Trying After Venue Loss
Ben Adlin - Published on June 1, 2017read moreA festival billed as the county’s largest-ever medical marijuana expo is in jeopardy after Del Mar Fairgrounds officials voted to toss the event’s contract.
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New Hampshire Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Heads to Governor
The Associated Press - Published on June 1, 2017read moreNew Hampshire moved a step closer to joining the rest of New England in decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana.
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Liquor Industry Lawsuit May Sideline Nevada’s Cannabis Launch Date
Gage Peake - Published on May 31, 2017read morePlanning a Sin City vacation this summer to indulge gambling, entertainment, and the opening of Nevada’s cannabis market? You might want to pump the brakes.
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Nevada Cannabis License Applications Stream in as Deadline Approaches
Gage Peake - Published on May 31, 2017read moreToday’s the final day to apply for a license to operate a Nevada cannabis business. A lot of applicants are already in line.
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Brooklyn DA Challenges Sessions, Says Decriminalization Works
Gage Peake - Published on May 30, 2017read moreActing Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez has long advocated against prosecuting low-level marijuana crimes, especially since taking office in 2016.
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Vermont’s Vetoed Legalization Bill Could Still Become Law
Gage Peake - Published on May 30, 2017read moreJust days after Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a bill that would have legalized adult-use cannabis in the state, key legislators and advocates were back at work.
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Justice Department Turns Attention to Cannabis Enforcement
The Associated Press - Published on May 30, 2017read moreA prosecutor who was crucial in writing the DOJ’s harsh new sentencing policy is now turning his focus to cannabis.
