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Few impressed with Biden’s weak new marijuana decriminalization plan
Raj Chander - Published on May 7, 2020Read moreUnder the ‘Biden Plan for Black America,’ cannabis would be okay to possess but illegal to purchase.
This is America: Super Bowl champ arrested for enjoying ‘essential’ product
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 4, 2020Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic is revealing marijuana prohibition for what it is: A prison trap set for people of color.
Montana judge won’t allow e-signatures for legalization initiative
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 30, 2020Read moreThe decision doesn’t kill the adult-use campaign, just makes it tougher to meet the June 19 deadline.
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Congress considers allowing COVID-19 relief for cannabis companies
Leafly Staff - Published on April 23, 2020Read moreRep. Earl Blumenauer’s bill would end the Small Business Administration’s ban on direct and ancillary businesses.
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5 ways to thank a cannabis worker on 4/20
David Downs - Published on April 19, 2020Read moreAmerica’s 243,000 cannabis workers have your back. Tip well and pay it forward.
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Judge upholds Massachusetts ban on recreational cannabis sales
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 16, 2020Read moreGov. Charlie Baker shut down adult-use sales while allowing medical sales. A judge disagreed with the decision, but said Baker had the right to make it.
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Yes, the Tiger King really did run for governor on a ‘legalize weed’ platform
David Bienenstock - Published on April 14, 2020Read moreJoe Exotic’s 2018 campaign for Oklahoma governor included a call for full legalization. And a rather novel way to sell it.
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Virginia just decriminalized marijuana. Here’s what that means
Leafly Staff - Published on April 13, 2020Read moreIt’s now a $25 ticket for possession. But decrim is a half-step that leaves consumers stuck with untested and possibly tainted products.
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COVID-19 delays Maine’s recreational marijuana rollout
The Associated Press - Published on April 13, 2020Read moreAfter preparing to launch in spring 2020, state officials have decided to delay the start of retail sales.
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Massachusetts cannabis stores sue governor to allow re-opening
The Associated Press - Published on April 9, 2020Read moreGov. Charlie Baker shut down adult-use stores but not medical sales. Most states are allowing both.
