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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.
Prohibition Breeds ‘Hypocrites and Lawbreakers,’ Ex-Attorney General Tells Vermonters
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 25, 2016Read more“We all know that prohibition was a disaster,” Kimberly Cheney tells voters in a new ad backing legalization in the Green Mountain State.
Weekend Weirdness: “Sorry for Robbing You, Here’s Some Cannabis”
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 24, 2016Read moreBeing held up at gunpoint is a traumatizing experience, which is presumably why a robber in South Carolina tried to soften the blow by offering his victim a little consolation prize.
Congressman Fudges Stats About Blacks to Back Up Prohibition
Lisa Rough - Published on January 22, 2016Read moreU.S. Rep. Andy Harris defended his opposition to cannabis by citing statistics about black Americans that aren’t only wrong but could be considered downright offensive.
What’s in Store for Ohio? Legalization and a New Medical Cannabis Task Force
Lisa Rough - Published on January 21, 2016Read moreOhio’s Issue 3 for legalization failed last November, but Ohio lawmakers are not deterred. The Ohio House leaders created a task force to explore legalizing medical marijuana.
Arizona Lawmakers Want to Tighten Medical Rules
Lisa Rough - Published on January 21, 2016Read moreProposed legislation in Arizona would bar pregnant women from using cannabis and prevent naturopathic doctors from issuing recommendations.
Italy Marches Closer to Decriminalization, Draws Line at Terrace Grows
Lisa Rough - Published on January 20, 2016Read moreThe Italian government is easing penalties for medical cannabis growth — but don’t get too crazy, the justice minister warns.
14-Day Deadline Sends Seattle Dispensaries Scrambling
Lisa Rough - Published on January 20, 2016Read moreThere are a limited number of dispensary licenses for Seattle – who will make the cut?