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The Green Party’s cannabis platform makes zero sense
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on September 26, 2019read moreElizabeth May revealed the Green Party’s position on cannabis policy as part of its 88-page election platform, released on Monday.
National Expungement Week aims to erase past convictions
Leafly Staff - Published on September 25, 2019read moreThis week, dozens of events across the country will attempt to reduce the ongoing obstacles faced by people with past criminal convictions, whether cannabis-related or not.
House passes cannabis banking bill in historic vote
Raj Chander - Published on September 25, 2019read moreA strong vote, 321-103, moves cannabis banking reform over a major hurdle. Now it’s the Senate’s turn.
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Australia’s capital to legalize adult-use cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on September 25, 2019read moreAustralia’s capital has become the first part of the country to legalize adult-use cannabis for personal use.
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Cannabis delivery wins final approval in Massachusetts
The Associated Press - Published on September 25, 2019read moreOnce customers verify they’re at least 21, legal products will arrive at their door. Look for it to start early next year.
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Journey of a tainted vape cartridge: from China’s labs to your lungs
David Downs, Dave Howard, and Bruce Barcott - Published on September 24, 2019read moreHow a 59-cent cartridge originated in a Shenzhen factory, landed in L.A., and left a New York businessman fighting for his life.
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Wisconsin and South Dakota are preparing 2020 legalization measures
The Associated Press - Published on September 23, 2019read moreWisconsin legislators introduce a medical legalization bill, while South Dakota activists float both medical and adult-use initiatives.
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Candidates expected to go quiet on cannabis ahead of federal election
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on September 19, 2019read moreLiberals reticent to take credit for creating a thriving new job market.
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In Thailand, opinion on cannabis is changing. How far will it go?
David Luekens - Published on September 18, 2019read moreLast year, Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize medical cannabis. Now advocates want the country to reclaim its place as a leading source of landrace strains.
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Why is Chicago’s mayor supporting illegal cannabis sellers?
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 18, 2019read moreMayor Lori Lightfoot wants to ban cannabis stores, helping street sellers thrive and continue hawking illegal vape pens.
