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Cannabis Decriminalization in Delaware Goes into Effect
Lisa Rough - Published on December 18, 2015Read morePossession of small amounts of cannabis for private use by adults became legal in Delaware Friday thanks to a measure signed by Gov. Jack Markell.
Obama Administration Backs Colorado in Supreme Court Lawsuit
Ben Adlin - Published on December 17, 2015Read moreThe Justice Department’s top courtroom lawyer asks the Supreme Court to toss Nebraska and Oklahoma’s challenge to Colorado’s recreational cannabis legalization.
Postal Service Doubles Down on Cannabis Enforcement, Issues Nationwide Policy
Ben Adlin - Published on December 17, 2015Read moreLetter from USPS general counsel directs postal carriers across country to report cannabis advertisements to law enforcement.
New Market Update: 6 States Looking to Implement Their Cannabis Programs
Lisa Rough - Published on December 17, 2015Read moreCheck out the latest on these six markets that are hoping to debut their legal cannabis programs (both medical and recreational) soon.
Washington Expands Number of Retail Licenses
Lisa Rough - Published on December 16, 2015Read moreThe cap on retail cannabis stores in Washington state will jump next year from 334 to 556, the Liquor and Cannabis Control Board announced Wednesday.
Tech Billionaire Sean Parker Will Match Donations to California Legalization
Ben Adlin - Published on December 16, 2015Read moreNapster founder Sean Parker has pledged to match all donations to the campaign to legalize recreational cannabis in California.
Police Say It’s Unconstitutional to Mandate Drug Tests on Officers
Lisa Rough - Published on December 15, 2015Read morePolice officers have filed a civil rights grievance against the city of Pittsburgh over mandatory drug testing, claiming it’s a violation of their contract and of the Constitution.
Talking Shop with Robert Calkin: A Q&A with a Longtime Cannabis Advocate
Lisa Rough - Published on December 15, 2015Read moreLeafly sat down with cannabis educator and entrepreneur Robert Calkin to discuss his history and hear his thoughts on cannabis’ transition into the mainstream.
The DEA Allows Unlikely Candidate to Import Cannabis Internationally
Lisa Rough - Published on December 15, 2015Read moreThe United States Drug Enforcement Administration approved the New Jersey-based organization Catalent to receive imported cannabis for research purposes.
Scotland Changes How It Handles Low-Level Cannabis Offenses: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on December 14, 2015Read moreIn Scotland, police are introducing a new system in January to handle low-level crimes such as cannabis possession, emphasizing warnings over prosecution.