Articles tagged with "legislation"
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Is Vermont Going Legal? We’ll Know on Wednesday
Gage Peake - Published on May 23, 2017read moreAt noon EST, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) will reveal whether or not Vermont will become the ninth US state to legalize adult-use cannabis.
Poll: Canadians Want Ottawa to Erase Cannabis Convictions
Gage Peake - Published on May 22, 2017read moreA new Globe and Mail / Nanos Research poll finds 62% of Canadians want to pardon people convicted of cannabis possession.
Cannabis Convictions Go up in Smoke With California Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on May 22, 2017read moreJay Schlauch’s conviction for peddling cannabis haunted him for nearly a quarter century. The felony prevented him from landing jobs and gave his wife doubts.
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Why Cannabis Reform Crashed in Texas
Stephen Paulsen - Published on May 17, 2017read moreLast week two bills were sailing through the Texas House. Both were dead by Saturday. What happened?
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Federal Appeals Court Sidesteps Major Marijuana Ruling
The Associated Press - Published on May 17, 2017read moreThe US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dodged an issue where federal and state marijuana laws clash.
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Calif. Sen. Harris Warns Sessions: “We Don’t Need Help Going After Grandma’s MMJ”
Gage Peake - Published on May 17, 2017read moreCalifornia Sen. Kamala Harris spoke out against the Trump administration’s drug policies yesterday, calling to decriminalize cannabis.
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Diversity Lawsuit Asks Court to Halt Maryland Licensing Process
Gage Peake - Published on May 16, 2017read moreThe wait for medicinal cannabis in Maryland could be even longer after a medical marijuana company filed an emergency motion Monday.
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Midwest’s Cross-Border MMJ Proposal Is ‘Absolute Lunacy,’ Poses Nationwide Threat
Ben Adlin - Published on May 16, 2017read moreAn unusual proposal aimed at speeding access to medical cannabis could ultimately land patients in jail—and put medical programs in 29 states at risk.
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Iowa Looks to Team With Minnesota for Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on May 12, 2017read moreLawmakers are trying to work out a system allowing Iowa residents to buy cannabis oil in Minnesota, a novel system that could raise issues with the feds.
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Vermont Awaits Decision From Governor on Cannabis Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on May 11, 2017read moreThe future of legalized adult-use cannabis use in Vermont hinges on a decision by Republican Gov. Phil Scott.
