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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.
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.
DEA loosens rules on prescription CBD drug Epidiolex
David Downs - Published on April 6, 2020Read morePrescription CBD tincture Epidiolex is coming to more patients. Cost: $32,500 per year.
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New York drops legalization from budget, likely ending 2020 push
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 1, 2020Read moreIt was looking good until COVID-19 hit, diverting the energy of Gov. Cuomo and legislators. “Too much, too little time,” said Cuomo.
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It’s time to release cannabis prisoners—like today
David Bienenstock - Published on March 27, 2020Read moreWith COVID-19 flaring in America’s prisons, governors can save lives by releasing our prisoners of the drug war.
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Declaring cannabis ‘essential’ marks a watershed moment in history
Bruce Barcott and David Downs - Published on March 26, 2020Read moreOnce criminal, now essential: How the COVID-19 pandemic forced public officials to get real about marijuana.
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Capitol Confidential: COVID-19 suspends legislative sessions across USA
Ben Adlin - Published on March 22, 2020Read moreNew York works on its budget, which is unlikely to include legalization. Other legislatures are shuttering for the interim.
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Capitol Confidential: Rivals join forces on Arizona legalization measure
Ben Adlin - Published on March 16, 2020Read moreAlso: California considers a cannabis tax holiday, New York’s legalization effort withers, and Virginia adopts a decrim measure.
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Episode 133: How to survive a pandemic
Leafly Podcasts - Published on March 13, 2020Read moreWelcome to the new normal: The Roll-Up crew adjusts to the social distancing lifestyle. Stoner movies are a big part of it.
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Washington state legislators finally create a cannabis equity program
Ashley Schwellenbach - Published on March 13, 2020Read moreIn a $1.2 billion state industry, fewer than 1% of license holders are minority entrepreneurs. A new program aims to improve things.
