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Houston Officials Set New Cannabis Tone in Texas
Gage Peake - Published on January 4, 2017Read moreNew Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg declared that her office would no longer seek to put small-time cannabis offenders in jail.
A European’s Take on Colorado’s Cannabis Market
Lukas Hurt - Published on January 3, 2017Read moreWe talk to Vladan M., a 29-year-old chemist from the Czech Republic who spent a week exploring Colorado’s cannabis market.
Maine Gov. LePage, a Sharp Cannabis Critic, Signs off on Legalization
Ben Adlin - Published on January 3, 2017Read moreWithin a month Mainers will be able to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis as well as grow a limited number of plants at home.
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Florida: Here’s What to Know as Amendment 2 Takes Effect Today
The Associated Press - Published on January 3, 2017Read moreFlorida is on track to log more than $1 billion in medical marijuana sales by 2019—and surpass Colorado within four years.
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Elizabeth Warren Wants to Get the Cannabis Industry Out of Banking Limbo
The Associated Press - Published on January 3, 2017Read moreSen. Elizabeth Warren is leading an effort to ensure vendors working with cannabis businesses don’t have their banking services taken away.
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Spanish Doctor Launches Cannabis Research Hub Amid Push for Reform
Kenzi Riboulet Zemouli - Published on January 2, 2017Read moreA new cannabis research observatory in Spain is giving patients hope for improved information about—and access to—cannabis.
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Italian Cannabis Reform in Question Following Prime Minister’s Resignation
Enrico Fletzer - Published on January 2, 2017Read moreLast month’s constitutional reform vote has thrown into question the fate of a cannabis legalization bill being considered by the country’s parliament.
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The Roots of Eastern Europe’s Medical Cannabis Revolution
Lukas Hurt - Published on December 30, 2016Read moreIn recent years, Eastern Europe has seen an unprecedented rise in the number of patients treating themselves with homemade cannabis extracts.
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Possession and Private Use of Cannabis Legal in Nevada Starting January 1, 2017
Lisa Rough - Published on December 30, 2016Read moreNevada’s legalization law goes into effect January 1, 2017. Make sure you know the rules to have the best new year!
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Mass. Officials Go Against Voters, Delay Cannabis Shops from Opening
Gage Peake - Published on December 28, 2016Read moreThe Massachusetts House and Senate passed a bill Wednesday morning that delays the opening date for recreational cannabis stores by half a year.
