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French Drug Trial Tested Endocannabinoid Meds, Not Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on January 15, 2016read moreGlobal media thought a cannabis drug was behind a clinicial trial that left four with brain damage. It wasn’t.
If You Want a Hawaii Dispensary License, You Better Apply Soon
Lisa Rough - Published on January 15, 2016read moreThe Hawaii state health department has begun accepting applications for a limited number of cannabis production and distribution permits.
Getting Licensed in Oregon: Portland Retailer David Alport Tells All
Lisa Rough - Published on January 13, 2016read moreLeafly spoke with a veteran Oregon dispensary owner to see how the state’s new licensing process looks from the ground level.
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Cannabis May Soon Come to Pharmacies in Israel
Ben Adlin - Published on January 13, 2016read moreReforms would increase the number of licensed growers and physicians in order to address a bottleneck in patient access.
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Behind the Big Ban: Why California Towns Are Scrambling to Oust Dispensaries
Ben Adlin - Published on January 13, 2016read moreA typo in California’s new medical cannabis law threatening patients’ access to medicine and underscoring a deep cultural rift in the state.
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No More Little Amsterdams: Seattle Zones Out Dispensary Districts
Ben Adlin - Published on January 13, 2016read moreChanges to Seattle’s buffer zones between cannabis businesses and areas like schools and parks are expected to bring shops into new neighborhoods.
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Vermont Governor and Attorney General Team Up for Legalization: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 11, 2016read moreVermont is emerging as a leader for cannabis legalization with a major announcement and public show of support from some Very Important People.
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Weekend Weirdness: Cannabis-Growing ‘Nuns’ Refuse to Back Down Despite Cultivation Ban
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 9, 2016read moreSelf-described “nuns” in Merced, California, produce high-CBD products for ailing patients despite a recent city ordinance banning cannabis cultivation and sales.
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These Oregon Cities Have Banned Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on January 8, 2016read moreHere’s a list of the 79 cities and 17 counties in Oregon that have banned dispensaries, cultivation, processing or wholesale.
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New York’s Medical Cannabis Market Debuts Today!
Lisa Rough - Published on January 7, 2016read moreAfter 18 months of nail-biting anticipation, New York’s medical marijuana program is finally ready to make its debut.









