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The White House Just Lifted Restrictions on Cannabis Research
Lisa Rough - Published on June 23, 2015read moreThe Obama Administration will be making a crucial reduction on restrictions that have tied the government’s hands on marijuana research policy.
The Leafly Legalization Roundup: Guess Which Plant Drug Cartels Are Growing Instead of Cannabis?
Lisa Rough - Published on June 22, 2015read moreIn this week’s roundup, we learn that the U.S.’s cannabis is so high-quality that drug cartels not only prefer our crops, they’ve also turned to subsidizing tomatoes to make ends meet.
Weekend Weirdness: Which Animal’s Pee Smells Like Cannabis?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 20, 2015read moreThis mystery mammal’s urine scent is so pungent, it’s often mistaken for the immediately recognizable scent of some seriously strong-odored cannabis.
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Delaware Decriminalizes the Possession of Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on June 19, 2015read moreDelaware Governor Jack Markell signed a bill to decriminalize the possession and private use of up to one ounce of cannabis and reduce simple possession penalties to a $100 civil fine.
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Weekend Weirdness: Cops Conduct Cannabis Raid, Confiscate Woman’s, Uh, Adult Toy
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 13, 2015read morePolice raids and the cannabis industry unfortunately often go hand-in-hand, and lately they’re attracting criticism over police officers’ unprofessional and creepy conduct.
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Man Named Blunt Acquitted on Charges of Getting His Chameleon High
Lisa Rough - Published on June 12, 2015read moreA Chicago judge ruled to drop charges against a man named Bruce Blunt who blew cannabis smoke into the face of his pet chameleon.
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Colorado’s Real Estate Prices Are Soaring Post-Legalization, So Maybe You Should Stay at a Cannabis Hotel Instead
Lisa Rough - Published on June 11, 2015read moreWith Colorado’s cannabis industry booming, the state’s housing and lodging markets are starting to see a major effect. How are home prices and rental accommodations faring?
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Does Cannabis Use Automatically Make You an Unfit Parent? The Government Seems to Think So
Lisa Rough - Published on June 10, 2015read moreDespite ongoing cannabis reform in the U.S., many families are having their children removed from their care over simple possession charges and medical marijuana loopholes.
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Ancient Russian Warrior Race Pre-Funked Battles With Cannabis Packed in Gold Bongs
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 8, 2015read moreA team of archaeologists in the Caucasus Mountains of southern Russia recently unearthed two bongs made of pure gold that date back over 2,400 years.
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When’s Colorado Offering a Day of Tax-Free Retail Cannabis Sales? The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on June 8, 2015read moreIt will be a happy day in Colorado this September. Find out why, plus more in this week’s cannabis legalization update — check it out!









