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Virginia moves cannabis legalization to July 1, 2021
The Associated Press - Published on April 7, 2021read moreOriginally set to legalize in 2024, Virginia’s law now kicks in this summer. But don’t expect retail sales for a while.
This year’s Hash Bash went virtual, but 500+ still showed up for a smoke-in
The Associated Press - Published on April 5, 2021read morePandemic rules limit gathering sizes right now, but organizers of an alt-Bash invited protesters anyway.
New Mexico poised to become the next legal cannabis state
The Associated Press - Published on April 1, 2021read moreThe state Legislature passed two legalization bills, which now await the governor’s signature.
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New York becomes 17th state to legalize marijuana
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 31, 2021read moreCannabis is legal in New York today. Yes, today. The law takes effect immediately.
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This plumber was sentenced to 12 years for growing marijuana in a legal state. How is that possible?
Dave Howard - Published on March 30, 2021read moreOutdated drug war laws and a secondary offense led to Thomas Laverty’s outrageous sentence.
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Virginia gets real on legalization, aims to move up start date to 2021
The Associated Press - Published on March 29, 2021read moreThere’s no reason to wait three years, and Gov. Northam is ready to move ahead.
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How weed activists are taking action in the Mexican legalization movement
Santiago Rodriguez Tarditi - Published on March 26, 2021read more#PlanTÓN420 is occupying space in front of the Mexican Senate building as a means to fight for their rights to consume cannabis.
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New York lawmakers reach historic deal on a marijuana legalization bill
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 25, 2021read moreWith homegrow, social equity, delivery, and lounges, the legalization bill could pass next week.
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Montana’s legalization plan: Homegrow bans, THC caps, 20% taxes. Yay?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 17, 2021read moreThe red-state vision for legal cannabis faces criticism.
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Mexican lawmakers advance bill to legalize recreational cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on March 11, 2021read moreMexico lawmakers aim to legalize one ounce for personal use and license cultivators.
