Articles tagged with "legalization"
1490 total articles - Page 61 of 149
The Roll-Up #21: Dear Abby Won’t Stand for Canna-Shaming
Leafly Podcasts - Published on February 16, 2018Read moreThe advice columnist dishes good counsel to a medical cannabis patient; also, Rick Steves advises Congress, and Ben offers tips to Olympic snowboarders.
New Jersey Bill Would Dial Back Governor’s Legalization Promise
The Associated Press - Published on February 15, 2018Read more“I think this whole legalization stuff has to slow down,” said state Sen. Ronald Rice.
Pennsylvania Begins Legal Medical Cannabis Sales
The Associated Press - Published on February 15, 2018Read moreThe first legal medical marijuana sales under a 2-year-old state law began Thursday at a dispensary in western Pennsylvania.
Rick Steves Tells Us What He’s About to Tell Congress
Dave Schmader - Published on February 13, 2018Read moreIn advance of briefing Congress on US marijuana policy, Rick Steves—travel writer, PBS host, and passionate cannabis advocate—shares his views on the problems of prohibition.
Massachusetts Governor Pushes Back on Cannabis Cafés
The Associated Press - Published on February 13, 2018Read moreGov. Charlie Baker, who opposed cannabis legalization in the state, said that “people should crawl before they walk and walk before they run.”
Fox News: Support for Cannabis Legalization at Record High
Ben Adlin - Published on February 9, 2018Read moreIf there’s one cable channel that’s shown it can influence the White House policy agenda, it’s Fox News.
Bipartisan Proposal Would Put Cannabis Legalization on Arizona Ballot
The Associated Press - Published on February 9, 2018Read moreVoters would have another chance to weigh in on legalizing marijuana in Arizona under a proposal in the state House.
As Seattle Vacates Misdemeanor Convictions, County Mulls Action on Felonies
Ben Adlin - Published on February 8, 2018Read moreOn the heels of similar moves in California and Colorado, Seattle officials say they will move to vacate hundreds of misdemeanor convictions for cannabis possession.
Cash-Strapped Greece Sees Growth in Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on February 7, 2018Read moreGreece says it’s fast-tracking plans to legalize growth of medical cannabis, arguing that interest from investors could help efforts to pull the country out of years of crisis.
Colorado Eyes Freeing Inmates With Nonviolent Cannabis Offenses
The Associated Press - Published on February 7, 2018Read moreColorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is exploring the idea of granting clemency to nearly 40 inmates convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses.