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National Expungement Week aims to erase past convictions
Leafly Staff - Published on September 25, 2019Read moreThis week, dozens of events across the country will attempt to reduce the ongoing obstacles faced by people with past criminal convictions, whether cannabis-related or not.
House passes cannabis banking bill in historic vote
Raj Chander - Published on September 25, 2019Read moreA strong vote, 321-103, moves cannabis banking reform over a major hurdle. Now it’s the Senate’s turn.
Australia’s capital to legalize adult-use cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on September 25, 2019Read moreAustralia’s capital has become the first part of the country to legalize adult-use cannabis for personal use.
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Cannabis delivery wins final approval in Massachusetts
The Associated Press - Published on September 25, 2019Read moreOnce customers verify they’re at least 21, legal products will arrive at their door. Look for it to start early next year.
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Journey of a tainted vape cartridge: from China’s labs to your lungs
David Downs, Dave Howard, and Bruce Barcott - Published on September 24, 2019Read moreHow a 59-cent cartridge originated in a Shenzhen factory, landed in L.A., and left a New York businessman fighting for his life.
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Wisconsin and South Dakota are preparing 2020 legalization measures
The Associated Press - Published on September 23, 2019Read moreWisconsin legislators introduce a medical legalization bill, while South Dakota activists float both medical and adult-use initiatives.
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Candidates expected to go quiet on cannabis ahead of federal election
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on September 19, 2019Read moreLiberals reticent to take credit for creating a thriving new job market.
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In Thailand, opinion on cannabis is changing. How far will it go?
David Luekens - Published on September 18, 2019Read moreLast year, Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize medical cannabis. Now advocates want the country to reclaim its place as a leading source of landrace strains.
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Why is Chicago’s mayor supporting illegal cannabis sellers?
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 18, 2019Read moreMayor Lori Lightfoot wants to ban cannabis stores, helping street sellers thrive and continue hawking illegal vape pens.
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Chicago Mayor Wants to Keep Cannabis Out of City’s Core
The Associated Press - Published on September 18, 2019Read moreWhen the adult use of marijuana becomes legal in Illinois, Chicago’s mayor wants its sale banned in the central business district, near schools and in residential areas.
