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New Market Update: 6 States Looking to Implement Their Cannabis Programs
Lisa Rough - Published on December 17, 2015Read moreCheck out the latest on these six markets that are hoping to debut their legal cannabis programs (both medical and recreational) soon.
Washington Expands Number of Retail Licenses
Lisa Rough - Published on December 16, 2015Read moreThe cap on retail cannabis stores in Washington state will jump next year from 334 to 556, the Liquor and Cannabis Control Board announced Wednesday.
Police Say It’s Unconstitutional to Mandate Drug Tests on Officers
Lisa Rough - Published on December 15, 2015Read morePolice officers have filed a civil rights grievance against the city of Pittsburgh over mandatory drug testing, claiming it’s a violation of their contract and of the Constitution.
Talking Shop with Robert Calkin: A Q&A with a Longtime Cannabis Advocate
Lisa Rough - Published on December 15, 2015Read moreLeafly sat down with cannabis educator and entrepreneur Robert Calkin to discuss his history and hear his thoughts on cannabis’ transition into the mainstream.
The DEA Allows Unlikely Candidate to Import Cannabis Internationally
Lisa Rough - Published on December 15, 2015Read moreThe United States Drug Enforcement Administration approved the New Jersey-based organization Catalent to receive imported cannabis for research purposes.
Scotland Changes How It Handles Low-Level Cannabis Offenses: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on December 14, 2015Read moreIn Scotland, police are introducing a new system in January to handle low-level crimes such as cannabis possession, emphasizing warnings over prosecution.
Mexico Issues First Four Permits for Possession and Cultivation
Lisa Rough - Published on December 11, 2015Read moreThe Mexican government has begun issuing the first permits for growing and possessing cannabis in the wake of its monumental Supreme Court ruling.
This May Be the End for the CARERS Act
Lisa Rough - Published on December 11, 2015Read moreThe CARERS Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation, was one of the best chances for the United States to reclassify cannabis as a non-Schedule I class drug.
Support Gaining for California’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act
Lisa Rough - Published on December 10, 2015Read moreCalifornia advocates have bonded together to support a recreational cannabis legalization initiative for 2016 called the Adult Use of Marijuana Act.
What’s the Next Step for Canada and Its Path to Legalization?
Lisa Rough - Published on December 8, 2015Read moreCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rode to victory on a promising wave of legalization, but he has his work cut out for him before his dream will come to fruition.