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Sanders, Clinton, and Others Call for Shorter Drug Sentences, More Cannabis Research
Leafly Staff - Published on October 14, 2015Read moreAt the first Democratic Debate in Las Vegas, Bernie Sanders went on the record as saying he would vote for recreational cannabis legalization in Nevada—if he could.
It’s Official: Major Changes Are Coming to California Medical Marijuana
Bailey Rahn - Published on October 13, 2015Read moreCalifornians are waving goodbye to their medical marijuana system as they know it, because Gov. Jerry Brown just signed a bill that’s going to bring major regulatory changes to the market.
Patients and Activists Angrily Respond to Washington’s Emergency Medical Cannabis Rules
Rebecca Kelley - Published on October 13, 2015Read moreHow did people react to the Washington Department of Health’s emergency medical cannabis rules? Not particularly well — here’s a roundup of some of their comments.
Legalize It? Your Canna-Friendly Guide to the First 2016 Democratic Debate
Catherine LeClair - Published on October 13, 2015Read moreTo help you through tonight’s 2016 Democratic debate, we’ve prepared a cannabis-friendly cheat sheet guide designed to provide maximum debate enjoyment.
Oregon Cleans Up in Recreational Cannabis Sales: The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on October 12, 2015Read moreOregon broke some big records with Recreational Day 1. It’s been a groundbreaking week for cannabis – catch up on the latest happenings from across the globe.
In the Aftermath of the Valley Fire, a Santa Rosa Provider Steps Up
Leafly Staff - Published on October 12, 2015Read moreIn the wake of a devastating fire in Lake County, California, the people at CBD Guild established the Valley Fire Relief Program, offering free medical cannabis to affected victims.
Illinois Could Become the First State to Add Autism as a Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on October 8, 2015Read moreIllinois’ Medical Cannabis Advisory Board recommended eight new qualifying conditions for its soon-to-launch medical marijuana program, including autism.
Oregonians Discuss the Debut of Recreational Cannabis
Rebecca Kelley - Published on October 6, 2015Read moreWe wanted to know what Oregon residents had to say about legal cannabis joining “no sales tax” and “no self-serve gas pumps” as one of the traits that makes their state distinctly unique.
Washington Releases Emergency Medical Cannabis Rules
Lisa Rough - Published on October 5, 2015Read moreThe Washington Department of Health just released emergency rules in preparation for the merging of medical marijuana into the state’s existing recreational regulatory system.
Uruguay Announces When It Will Start Selling Recreational Cannabis: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on October 5, 2015Read moreThis past week brought a whirlwind of excitement as Oregon opened dispensary doors to recreational consumers for the first time and Uruguay made a major announcement.