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Congratulations to Delaware for Opening Its First Medical Marijuana Dispensary!
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 26, 2015Read moreFour years ago, the Delaware state legislature legalized the use of medical marijuana for qualified patients. Today the state finally opened its first medical marijuana clinic.
Massachusetts’ First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Finally Opens
Lisa Rough - Published on June 24, 2015Read moreThe wait is finally over for impatient medical marijuana patients in Massachusetts – the state’s first medical marijuana dispensary is at long last scheduled to open.
The White House Just Lifted Restrictions on Cannabis Research
Lisa Rough - Published on June 23, 2015Read moreThe Obama Administration will be making a crucial reduction on restrictions that have tied the government’s hands on marijuana research policy.
The Leafly Legalization Roundup: Guess Which Plant Drug Cartels Are Growing Instead of Cannabis?
Lisa Rough - Published on June 22, 2015Read moreIn this week’s roundup, we learn that the U.S.’s cannabis is so high-quality that drug cartels not only prefer our crops, they’ve also turned to subsidizing tomatoes to make ends meet.
Weekend Weirdness: Which Animal’s Pee Smells Like Cannabis?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 20, 2015Read moreThis mystery mammal’s urine scent is so pungent, it’s often mistaken for the immediately recognizable scent of some seriously strong-odored cannabis.
Delaware Decriminalizes the Possession of Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on June 19, 2015Read moreDelaware Governor Jack Markell signed a bill to decriminalize the possession and private use of up to one ounce of cannabis and reduce simple possession penalties to a $100 civil fine.
Weekend Weirdness: Cops Conduct Cannabis Raid, Confiscate Woman’s, Uh, Adult Toy
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 13, 2015Read morePolice raids and the cannabis industry unfortunately often go hand-in-hand, and lately they’re attracting criticism over police officers’ unprofessional and creepy conduct.
Man Named Blunt Acquitted on Charges of Getting His Chameleon High
Lisa Rough - Published on June 12, 2015Read moreA Chicago judge ruled to drop charges against a man named Bruce Blunt who blew cannabis smoke into the face of his pet chameleon.
Colorado’s Real Estate Prices Are Soaring Post-Legalization, So Maybe You Should Stay at a Cannabis Hotel Instead
Lisa Rough - Published on June 11, 2015Read moreWith Colorado’s cannabis industry booming, the state’s housing and lodging markets are starting to see a major effect. How are home prices and rental accommodations faring?
Does Cannabis Use Automatically Make You an Unfit Parent? The Government Seems to Think So
Lisa Rough - Published on June 10, 2015Read moreDespite ongoing cannabis reform in the U.S., many families are having their children removed from their care over simple possession charges and medical marijuana loopholes.