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Alaska Officials Clash Over Cannabis Investigations
The Associated Press - Published on May 2, 2019Read moreAlaska marijuana regulators expressed frustration this week with the limited cooperation they say they’re receiving with investigations from the state Department of Public Safety.
329 Groups Call on UN to Adopt Harm-Reduction Drug Policy
Ben Adlin - Published on May 1, 2019Read moreIn an open letter ahead of an international policy summit, the 329 organizations also question the UN drug office’s ability to change its own outdated perspective.
Texas Moves Ahead With Weakened Decriminalization Bill
The Associated Press - Published on April 30, 2019Read moreSomething’s better than nothing: Texas Republicans want more, but Gov. Abbott refuses to consider legalization.
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Oregon Senate OKs Freeze on Cannabis Cultivation
The Associated Press - Published on April 29, 2019Read moreFacing product surpluses and plummeting prices, the Oregon Senate has moved forward with a plan to temporarily limit the state’s supply of legal adult-use marijuana.
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This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From Apr. 20-26
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on April 28, 2019Read moreCannabis news from around the web.
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Illegal Toronto Dispensary Finds Legal Loophole to Keep Doors Open
Harrison Jordan - Published on April 28, 2019Read moreThe stores claim that they double as residences.
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The Roll-Up #85: Can You Patent a Spliff?
Leafly Podcasts - Published on April 26, 2019Read moreA company patents tobacco + cannabis. Also, we recover from 4/20 and remind you to wear your safety goggles.
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New Report Says an Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Could Provide $4 Billion for New York State
David Colon - Published on April 26, 2019Read moreDespite adult-use cannabis’ exclusion from the New York State budget this year, a new report says it could provide the state at least $4 billion.
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Barney Frank Was Into Legalization, Gay Marriage Wicked Early
Leafly Podcasts - Published on April 22, 2019Read moreReform happens slow, then fast, says the Congressman from Massachusetts who championed gay marriage and legal weed waaaay before it was cool.
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Wisconsin Legalization Would Save Lives, Bring $1.1B Benefit, Study Says
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 22, 2019Read moreMedical legalization would prevent 49 overdose deaths every year, save policing costs, and halt thousands of arrests.
