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Emerging Markets Update: New York Might Double Dispensaries
Lisa Rough - Published on February 3, 2016Read moreA look at what’s happening this week in states breaking into the medical and recreational cannabis scenes.
Kings of Pain: Watching a Broncos Game with Ex-NFL Player Nate Jackson Will Lay You Out
Rod O'Connor - Published on February 2, 2016Read moreFormer Denver Broncos tight end Nate Jackson watches a game with Leafly and discusses the pain inherent in America’s most popular game and the hypocrisy of the NFL’s ban on cannabis.
Polish Rapper-Turned-Politician Introduces Medical Cannabis Bill: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on February 2, 2016Read moreA Polish rapper-turned-politician has introduced a bill for medical marijuana. And based on the polling numbers, it may actually have a chance.
Weekend Weirdness: Men Driving with Illegal Cannabis Call the Cops on…Themselves?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 31, 2016Read moreIdaho is one of the most restrictive states in the union for cannabis, a fact two self-proclaimed “dumbasses” must have known as they were driving through it with 20 pounds of product.
Medical Cannabis Headed Back to Florida Ballot
Ben Adlin - Published on January 29, 2016Read moreCampaign organizers announced this week that they’ve secured more than enough signatures to qualify Amendment 2 for the November election.
We Speak with Rep. Allen Peake, Georgia’s Medical Cannabis Bulldog
Lisa Rough - Published on January 29, 2016Read moreThe conservative Republican has pushed to expand access for Georgia patients — and has even helped families get medicine from other states.
Oregon Sees Consumption Rise, Arrests Plummet
Ben Adlin - Published on January 28, 2016Read moreA first-ever report on cannabis use by residents gives a snapshot of Oregon residents’ attitudes and behaviors at the dawn of a new era.
Oregon Edibles May Soon Be Half-Strength
Ben Adlin - Published on January 27, 2016Read moreWorried about youth use and accidental overconsumption, officials could set edible THC limits at half those of Washington and Colorado.
Clinton Vows Tepid Leadership on Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on January 26, 2016Read moreWith more Americans than ever in favor of legalization, the presidential candidate has offered only safe, mealy-mouthed statements on cannabis.
Chile Unveils the Largest Cannabis Farm in Latin America: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 25, 2016Read moreChile just opened the largest cannabis farm in Latin America. That and more in this week’s cannabis legalization roundup.