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Cannabis Edibles Under Fire For Attracting Kids While Alcoholic Soda Ads Air on TV
Bailey Rahn - Published on March 2, 2016Read moreWhile hard sodas are getting air time on national TV networks, lawmakers gather to discuss the problem associated with cannabis edibles: too many of them attract kids.
What’s Up With Ohio’s $500,000 Application Fee? More Than You Think
Lisa Rough - Published on March 2, 2016Read moreOhio’s new medical marijuana amendment is raising some eyebrows, but could be the best chance for the state to legalize.
The Shake: D.A.R.E. Cries Foul, Denver Moves on Cannabis Clubs, and Wyoming Fails to Ban Edibles
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 1, 2016Read moreIn today’s daily news digest: D.A.R.E. wants you to know it (really) doesn’t like cannabis, Oregon eases banking rules, and Ohio organizers unveil initiative details.
The Shake: Ohio’s Second-Try Initiative Drops Tuesday, Texas Likes MMJ Despite Media Scare Story
Lisa Rough - Published on February 29, 2016Read moreOhio’s recreational initiative drops out in favor of medical legalization and Texans support medical cannabis despite media fear tactics.
The Shake: Colorado Preps for Super Tuesday, Canada Turns Back Charlo Greene, Face-Blotting Rolling Papers
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 26, 2016Read moreA daily roundup of cannabis news you need to know. Today’s discovery: It’s a facial blotter, it’s a rolling paper… it’s both!
Does D.A.R.E. Still Think Cannabis is a Gateway Drug? Nobody Knows
Ben Adlin - Published on February 26, 2016Read moreA discovery on Reddit leads Leafly on a wild goose chase involving one of America’s best-known anti-drug programs.
The Shake: An Eric Holder Facepalm, Vermont’s Speedy Progress, and Cannabis Ceviche
Ben Adlin - Published on February 25, 2016Read moreVermont is making quick progress toward being the country’s next legal state. Eric Holder saves his call to reschedule for when he’s impotent to change anything. And can Connecticut get some cannabis revenue already?
Who Got Medical Licenses in Seattle? You Might Be Surprised
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 25, 2016Read moreLast week it became clear just how few of Seattle’s unlicensed medical dispensaries will survive as the state transitions to a new licensing system.
Inside Report: Ohio Campaign Goes Medical-Only, Vermont Makes Strides Toward Adult Use, and Switzerland Eyes Cannabis Clubs
Lisa Rough - Published on February 24, 2016Read moreVermont is making quick steps forward, Ohio’s initiative efforts are heating up, Utah and Iowa are looking to seize a rare chance to legalize medical use, and more.
The Shake: Kofi Annan Wants Drug Reform, Rihanna and Drake Spark Up in Canada
Lisa Rough - Published on February 24, 2016Read moreUtah patients are sick of lawmakers’ stoner jokes, New York’s medical program is stalling, and the Philadelphia Flower Show realizes what else is called “flower.”