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SAFE Advertising Act could bring weed ads to TV and radio
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 28, 2022Read moreA bill introduced this week could give radio and TV stations the freedom to advertise cannabis brands without fear of losing their FCC license.
Brittney Griner testifies as Biden considers trading Russian prisoner to free her
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 27, 2022Read moreThe president is reportedly open to releasing a Russian arms dealer to bring the WNBA star home, but the Russians aren’t rushing to make a trade.
The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally here. Here’s what it would do
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 21, 2022Read moreIt’s similar to the MORE Act, which already passed the House, but different in a few key areas.
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‘No one should be in prison for marijuana,’ Biden declares
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 19, 2022Read moreYou do know you’re the one in charge of that, right Joe?
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Texas marijuana decriminalization: Yes, it does exist
Chris Kudialis - Published on July 19, 2022Read moreAustin is the only city to officially decriminalize cannabis flower, but other cities may follow in November.
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New York cease-and-desist disaster hurts confidence in state’s legal weed plans
Max Savage Levenson - Published on July 14, 2022Read moreNY officials are making a mess of their efforts to legalize cannabis—here’s what’s at the eye of the latest shitstorm.
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Washington DC just legalized weed for all adults—but it’s locals only
Amelia Williams - Published on July 12, 2022Read moreDC’s mayor opens medical access to all adult residents to give medical providers a chance against popular ‘gifting shops’
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Oklahoma, North Dakota, Arkansas, and Nebraska submit signatures to put cannabis on November ballot
Max Savage Levenson - Published on July 11, 2022Read moreActivists found huge support for marijuana legalization in four politically conservative states.
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When did your state legalize marijuana?
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 11, 2022Read moreMore states legalize cannabis every year. Do you remember when your state went legal?
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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian vape charges
The Associated Press - Published on July 7, 2022Read moreGriner told a Russian court she had packed her suitcase in haste and didn’t mean to break the law.
