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A Quick Guide to Denver’s Proposed Cannabis Club Rules
Leafly Staff - Published on May 11, 2017read moreNo alcohol, show your ID, and you’ll need to sign a waiver. Also, the venue’s neighbors have to be cool with the idea.
New Hampshire on Verge of Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession
Ben Adlin - Published on May 11, 2017read moreIf the bill becomes law as expected,
the Granite State will remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 3/4 oz. of cannabis.Calls Grow for Florida Special Session on Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on May 10, 2017read moreFlorida’s House Speaker has joined the growing number of those calling for a special legislative session to finalize the state’s medical marijuana rules.
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Vermont Legislature Votes to Legalize. But Will the Gov Sign It?
Gage Peake - Published on May 10, 2017read moreVermont may become America’s ninth state to legalize the adult use of cannabis—and the first to do so via the state legislature.
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In Texas, It’s Do or Die Time for Cannabis Decriminalization
Stephen Paulsen - Published on May 10, 2017read moreMarijuana reform is gaining momentum as the legislature votes on House Bill 81, which decriminalizes personal cannabis possession.
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Georgia’s Allen Peake Wins Medical Marijuana Expansion in Georgia
The Associated Press - Published on May 9, 2017read moreGeorgia Gov. Nathan Deal approved an expansion of the state’s MMJ program Tuesday, adding six qualifying conditions to the state’s cannabis program.
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Failure of MMJ Bill Rips Apart Florida’s Top Cannabis Team
Allison Nielsen - Published on May 9, 2017read moreAmendment 2 funder John Morgan rips political partner Ben Pollara for “betrayal” over the bill’s crash and burn.
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Up in Smoke: Florida Legislature Can’t Agree on Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on May 8, 2017read moreRules to enact Florida’s medical marijuana amendment went up in smoke on Friday after the Legislature failed to pass a bill.
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Dasvidaniya, Drug Czar: Trump to Axe White House Drug Policy Office
Leafly Staff - Published on May 5, 2017read moreThe President’s draft 2018 budget would eliminate 94% of all funding for the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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Plan Would Allow Las Vegas Cannabis Sales to Kick Off July 1
Ben Adlin - Published on May 5, 2017read moreThe proposal would allow nonmedical consumers—including millions of Las Vegas tourists—to purchase cannabis legally on July 1.









