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South Dakota cops using taxpayer money in longshot bid to kill marijuana legalization
Bruce Kennedy - Published on December 9, 2020Read moreSouth Dakotans overwhelmingly approved legalization measures on Nov. 3. But the head of the state police is trying to undermine the vote.
Nebraska advocates aim for a marijuana legalization twofer in 2022
Dave Howard - Published on December 7, 2020Read moreFoiled in their bid to legalize in 2020, advocates up the ante and go for both medical and adult-use measures in 2022.
Who should Biden appoint? Drug policy leaders offer plenty of options
David Bienenstock - Published on December 7, 2020Read moreBiden’s attorney general, DEA head, and ‘drug czar’ will carry out his drug policies. Who should get the jobs?
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The House passed the MORE Act. Is weed legal now?
David Downs - Published on December 4, 2020Read moreNope. But you can help make it so.
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History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition
Bruce Barcott - Published on December 4, 2020Read moreThe MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it’s expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell.
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In historic move, United Nations reclassifies cannabis as less-dangerous drug
Dave Howard - Published on December 2, 2020Read moreThe UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs finally admits that marijuana is not as deadly as heroin.
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Arizona prosecutors drop thousands of marijuana charges as legalization takes effect
The Associated Press - Published on December 1, 2020Read moreNearly 6,000 cases are expected to be dropped in Maricopa County alone.
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Spark up! It’s legal to smoke weed in Arizona starting today
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 30, 2020Read moreState officials certified the election results this morning. That means it’s now legal to possess and enjoy marijuana in Arizona.
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Congressional vote to legalize marijuana is expected later this week
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 30, 2020Read moreAfter delaying until after the election, Democrats are bringing the MORE Act to the floor.
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Detroit okays 75 retail marijuana shops; half will go to legacy residents
Dave Howard - Published on November 25, 2020Read moreTwo years after Michigan legalized weed, Detroit approved a licensing plan that offers city locals a chance to enter the industry.
