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The Roll-Up #79: The Costco of Cannabis
Leafly Podcasts - Published on March 22, 2019Read moreThis week in cannabis news: Poll numbers climb, New York faces a critical legalization deadline, and David Downs tries out California’s ‘Costco of Cannabis.’
New Jersey’s Legalization Bill Is Short on Votes, Governor Says
The Associated Press - Published on March 22, 2019Read moreLegislative leaders are “making progress, but we have a ways to go,” Gov. Phil Murphy said this week.
CVS ignores DEA, says it’s already selling CBD products
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 22, 2019Read moreThe nation’s largest drugstore chain is selling CBD products in 8 states. Meanwhile, independent CBD stores are being raided by police in Texas.
This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From Mar. 15-21
Leafly Canada Staff - Published on March 22, 2019Read moreCannabis news from around the web.
New York Legalization Lives or Dies by Friday, Senator Says
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 21, 2019Read moreIt’s got to pass within the budget, because legalization doesn’t have the votes to pass in a standalone bill, says Sen. Diane Savino.
There’s a Mess of Legalization Bills in Congress. Here’s What Really Matters
Janet Burns - Published on March 21, 2019Read moreThe influx is a good sign for cannabis reform’s prospects in Congress, but it can also be confusing: Why can’t lawmakers work together on a single bill to address everything?
Support for US Cannabis Legalization Reaches New High, Poll Finds
The Associated Press - Published on March 20, 2019Read moreSupport for legalization is strongest among 18-to-34-year-olds, with nearly 75% favoring it, according to a widely respected survey of social trends.
Unlimited Licenses? Pennsylvania Legalization Bill Charts a Bold New Plan
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 19, 2019Read moreThe bill envisions a robust social equity program, a pathway for small businesses to engage in the industry, and even an eco-conscious vape pen recycling program.
Police Sued Over Bulldozer Chase That Killed Cannabis Suspect
The Associated Press - Published on March 18, 2019Read moreThe chase developed as Greg Longenecker, 51, a short-order cook and avid vegetable gardener, tended 10 marijuana plants in a small clearing near Reading, Pennsylvania.
The Roll-Up #78: Let’s Not Bust the Cancer Patient, OK?
Leafly Podcasts - Published on March 15, 2019Read moreThis week in cannabis news: Missouri cops roust a hospital patient, white weed privilege gets caught on display, and legalization inches closer in NY and NJ.