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Up in Flames: Did an Arsonist Target a Seattle Dispensary?
Gage Peake - Published on January 25, 2017Read moreA fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a cannabis dispensary in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle, leaving some to wonder how the fire started in the first place.
NFL Players Union to Propose Easing Penalties for Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on January 25, 2017Read moreThe NFL Players Association is putting together a proposal to adopt a “less punitive” approach to cannabis, but details are still fuzzy.
Trump’s AG Nominee Continues to Waffle on Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on January 24, 2017Read moreIn written responses to senators’ questions, Sen. Jeff Sessions did little to reassure patients and businesses concerned about the Trump administration.
Is Home Cultivation Finally Coming to Washington State?
Gage Peake - Published on January 18, 2017Read moreWashington is currently the only adult-use state that prevents consumers from growing at home. A new bill would change that.
Maine Legalization Faces Yet Another Challenge as Lawmakers Seek to Delay Cannabis Law
Gage Peake - Published on January 17, 2017Read moreLawmakers in Maine and other states are pushing bills to delay recently passed cannabis legalization initiatives.
Companies Sue DEA Over Recent CBD Rule
Gage Peake - Published on January 13, 2017Read moreTwo hemp-related companies and an industry association filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) this afternoon in a California federal court, seeking to overturn the DEA’s attempt last month to codify the illegality of cannabidiol (CBD).
New York Governor Wants to Fix Cannabis Possession Loophole
Gage Peake - Published on January 13, 2017Read moreNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his commitment this week to ending the so-called public view loophole in the state’s cannabis laws.
No, Legalizing Cannabis Doesn’t Hurt Beer Sales
Gage Peake - Published on January 13, 2017Read moreStates that choose to legalize cannabis have seen no impact on alcohol sales, according to a new study from analysts at investment firm Bernstein. In some cases, beer sales have marginally gone up in states that have legalized.
Is the Nevada Athletic Commission About to End Its Cannabis Ban?
Gage Peake - Published on January 12, 2017Read moreOn Friday, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) will consider removing cannabis from its banned substance list, though the decision will not be final after the conclusion of the meeting Friday.
Two-Thirds of Police Say Cannabis Laws Should Be Relaxed, Survey Says
Gage Peake - Published on January 11, 2017Read moreMore than two-thirds of police say cannabis consumption should be legal for either medical or adult use, according to a survey of nearly 8,000 officers.