Articles tagged with "legalization"
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State of the Leaf: Alaska OKs Cannabis Clubs, and Vancouver Licenses its First Dispensary
Lisa Rough - Published on May 18, 2016read moreIt’s crunch time in Michigan, a Tennessee politician could face charges for cultivation, and Macedonia will offer cannabis in pharmacies.
The Shake: Urine Tests Wash Out Tech’s Best and Brightest, and Cannabis ‘Twinkie’ Defense Used
Leafly Staff - Published on May 17, 2016read moreProhibition costs states billions in lost funds, the Chicago Tribune calls out the NFL, and students are going to college on cannabis’ dime.
Cannabis Advocates in Italy Down but Not Out After Disappointing UN Summit
Enrico Fletzer - Published on May 17, 2016read moreItaly used to be a leader in drug policy in Europe, but recent conservative governments have made those efforts more difficult.
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Colorado’s Smaller Communities Finding Cannabis Costs, Benefits in Uneasy Balance
The Associated Press - Published on May 16, 2016read moreThe prospect of cannabis-tax proceeds has raised spirits in Colorado towns, but small communities are finding costs as well as benefits.
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The Shake: NYT Discovers Dabbing and Colorado Cops Crack Down on Craigslist Sales
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 13, 2016read moreThe Grey Lady publishes a bit of Reefer Madness, industry leaders lobby Congress, and the latest misguided effort to smuggle cannabis: in coconuts.
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Cannabis Regulation in the Wild West: What We Can Learn From San Jose
Ben Adlin - Published on May 13, 2016read moreHow tough is it for cities to craft workable dispensary rules? Consider the conundrum in San Jose, California.
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State of the Leaf: Support Up in Florida and Pennsylvania, Moderate in Massachusetts
Lisa Rough - Published on May 11, 2016read moreOn the international front, the Global Cannabis Campaign saw traction in Colombia and South Africa, while Canada’s cracking down and Australia introduced medical legislation.
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5 Myths About Cannabis in the Czech Republic
Lukas Hurt - Published on May 9, 2016read moreMost foreign visitors think cannabis is legal in the Czech Republic but alas, it is not. Here are the five biggest myths you should know before you set out on a trip to Prague.
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The Shake: One Presidential Candidate is a Cannabis Consumer. Does It Matter?
Lisa Rough - Published on May 9, 2016read moreOne of the presidential candidates is a cannabis consumer, Colorado starts a new cannabis education course, and polls show that legalization will be a close call in Massachusetts.
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Crash and Burn in Burlington: How Legalization Failed in Vermont
Terri Hallenbeck - Published on May 6, 2016read moreA session that began with a serious chance to legalize in Vermont ended with no legalization, no expansion of decriminalization, and not even a commission to study the issue.









