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New Jersey Voters to Decide Cannabis Legalization Next Year
The Associated Press - Published on May 15, 2019Read moreLegalizing was a campaign promise of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, but he’s been unable to muster enough support from fellow Democrats.
Hey, officer! Stop arresting grandma for her CBD oil
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 15, 2019Read moreYes, CBD laws are confusing. No, police aren’t bound by law to arrest grandma at Disney World. It’s time we demanded some common sense from the cops.
New Washington Law Will Erase Old Cannabis Convictions
The Associated Press - Published on May 14, 2019Read moreUnder the new law, judges are required to grant requests to vacate misdemeanor marijuana possession charges that occurred before the drug was legalized.
Leafly study debunks dispensary myths around crime & teen use
David Downs and Bruce Barcott - Published on May 13, 2019Read moreMost research finds cannabis stores lead to improvements in public safety, health, and property values. So why are towns still banning them?
‘Come and Get Us,’ UK Cannabis Growers Tell Police in Protest
Chris Roberts - Published on May 13, 2019Read moreAs part of a nationwide protest, UK patients who grow their own medical cannabis are identifying themselves to authorities in an effort to force policy reform.
Gov. Cuomo Bails on New York Cannabis Legalization
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 13, 2019Read moreAfter pledging his support to win 2018 primary, Cuomo throws legalization advocates under the bus at the first sign of trouble.
New Nevada Law to Reveal Names of Cannabis Store Owners
The Associated Press - Published on May 10, 2019Read moreThe new law makes public the identity of marijuana license applicants and the method the state uses to score and rank bids.
North Dakota Stops Arresting Folks for a Little Cannabis—Finally
David Downs - Published on May 9, 2019Read moreHalf of all drug arrests in the Roughrider State in 2016 were for marijuana.
Mexican president reveals plan to decriminalize all drugs
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 8, 2019Read moreIn a dramatic policy shift, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador admits that ‘prohibition is unsustainable.’ He thinks ending it will better protect public health.
THC-Blood Levels Can’t Be Determined Postmortem, Research Finds
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 8, 2019Read moreNew research questions the accuracy of THC levels of individuals involved in fatal car accidents.