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New DEA Rule Says CBD Oil Is Really, Truly, No-Joke Illegal
Bruce Barcott - Published on December 14, 2016read moreThe agency released a notice this morning clarifying the rules around CBD oil. It’s still a federally illegal Schedule I substance, even if it comes from hemp. But is the new rule legal?
Mexico’s Senate Passes Medical Cannabis Bill in Landslide Vote
The Associated Press - Published on December 14, 2016read moreThe Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill approving the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, the latest in a series of legal changes and court rulings.
Federal Report Finds Lowest Teen Cannabis Consumption Rate Since 1993
Gage Peake - Published on December 13, 2016read moreThe results are the latest to refute arguments by cannabis opponents that legalization would lead to a higher rate of use among minors.
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Maryland Releases Names of Medical Marijuana Dispensary Finalists
The Associated Press - Published on December 9, 2016read moreThe names of 102 finalists on the path to become licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in Maryland were made public Friday.
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Massachusetts Legalization Poised to Take Effect Next Week
The Associated Press - Published on December 9, 2016read moreMassachusetts’ new adult-use marijuana law is on track to take effect next week after all.
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American Legion Urges Trump Team to Reschedule Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on December 9, 2016read moreAmerican Legion, the country’s largest nonprofit military veterans group, urged President-elect Trump to reschedule cannabis to benefit the nation’s soldiers.
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Vermont Governor Weighs Pardons for Small Amounts of Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on December 9, 2016read moreOutgoing Gov. Peter Shumlin, who supported legalization this year, invited residents convicted of possessing small amounts of cannabis to apply for pardons.
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DEA Annual Report Finds Decline in Smuggling, Teen Use, and Prosecution
Lisa Rough - Published on December 8, 2016read moreA new report from the DEA has a few items catching the eye of cannabis advocates around the country.
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Arkansas Political Leaders Name 5 to Cannabis Panel They Opposed
The Associated Press - Published on December 7, 2016read moreThe appointments announced Wednesday set up a panel that will adopt policies and regulations that each of the elected officials opposed.
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State of the Leaf: Minnesota OKs Cannabis to Treat PTSD
Lisa Rough - Published on December 7, 2016read moreThis week: Colorado plans crackdown on homegrow, Montana dispensaries could re-open immediately, and California testing rules could change everything.









