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Weekend Weirdness: That One Time Kazakhstan “Accidentally” Planted Thousands of Cannabis Plants in Its Capital’s Flowerbeds
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 6, 2015read moreThe country of Kazakhstan is struggling to explain why thousands of cannabis plants are growing and thriving in the capital’s flowerbeds.
Washington Family Faces 20 Years in Federal Prison for Legally Growing Medical Marijuana
Lisa Rough - Published on June 5, 2015read moreThe Kettle Falls Five is facing a terrifying sentence of 20 years in a federal penitentiary. Their crime? Legally growing medical marijuana in a safe, controlled environment.
Is It the End for These Washington Cannabis Businesses?
Lisa Rough - Published on June 4, 2015read moreStarting July 1, 2016, all Washington state medical marijuana dispensaries will be required to have an I-502 license. Here’s a list of Seattle businesses that may be facing closure:
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The IRS Just Gave the First Church of Cannabis Tax-Exempt Status
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 2, 2015read moreThe IRS just granted Indiana’s First Church of Cannabis tax-exempt status, opening up a myriad of benefits including various tax advantages and limited auditing risks.
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Which State Has Cleared Over 80% of Its Prior Cannabis Convictions? The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on June 1, 2015read moreThis week brings surprising news from Louisiana, while California discusses legalization and New York gears up to select growers for their medical program.
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Texas Strikes Liquid Gold, Is Legalizing Cannabis Oil
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 1, 2015read moreGovernor Greg Abbott announced today that he plans to sign a bill legalizing cannabis oil for epilepsy patients with a valid prescription.
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Weekend Weirdness: What Does Banning Farts Have to Do with Cannabis?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 1, 2015read moreA concerned citizen wants Pendleton, Oregon to add smelly farts to the city’s nuisance code. If you’re wondering what flatulence has to do with cannabis, bear with me.
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San Francisco Researchers Want to Pay You $560 to Vape Cannabis 30 Times
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 29, 2015read moreResearchers at San Francisco General Hospital want to determine whether cannabis can help treat pain associated with sickle-cell disease.
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Belgian Social Club Defends Cannabis in Court
Lisa Rough - Published on May 28, 2015read moreMambo Social Club is Belgium’s second cannabis social club, and they will be going to appeal a case against them for the cultivation and possession of cannabis.
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When’s Nevada Debuting Medical Marijuana Dispensaries? The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on May 26, 2015read moreThe future of cannabis is progressing by leaps and bounds. Check out this week’s legalization update to catch up on the latest in cannabis legislation from your region:
