Articles tagged with "legalization"
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Cannabis States Try to Curb Smuggling, Fend off Administration
The Associated Press - Published on August 14, 2017Read moreLegal cannabis states are trying to clamp down on “diversion” even as U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions presses for enforcement of federal laws against marijuana.
Utah Initiative for Medical Cannabis Moves to Signature Drive
The Associated Press - Published on August 11, 2017Read moreCoalition members say they’re done waiting for lawmakers who rejected proposals to pass a broad medical cannabis law three years in a row.
The Haymaker: Polis Party Is a Pivot Point in Canna-Politics
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 10, 2017Read moreNext-gen candidates for governor are embracing the cannabis industry, not just tolerating it. Jared Polis led the way last night.
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Maine Lawmakers Leave Key Cannabis Questions Unanswered
Gage Peake - Published on August 9, 2017Read moreMaine lawmakers adjourned Aug. 2, leaving important questions about the state’s new adult-use cannabis program unresolved.
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Massachusetts Vows Crackdown on Impaired Drivers
The Associated Press - Published on August 9, 2017Read moreOne continuing hurdle for law enforcement is the lack of a reliable scientific test, similar to a breath test for alcohol, to measure THC impairment.
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Massachusetts Officials Seeking Candidates for Cannabis Board
The Associated Press - Published on August 8, 2017Read moreThe race is on to assemble the five-member board that will oversee recreational and medical marijuana in Massachusetts.
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State Leaders Respond to Sessions’ Criticism of Legal Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on August 7, 2017Read moreAttorney General Jeff Sessions fired a warning shot at state-legal cannabis last week in separate letters sent to Oregon, Colorado, and Washington leaders.
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State Lawmakers’ Group Urges Feds to Deschedule Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on August 7, 2017Read moreRemoving cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act would respect states’ rights and encourage public safety, the National Conference of State Lawmakers says.
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Cards Against Humanity ‘Weed Pack’ Will Help Fund Legalization
Gage Peake - Published on August 4, 2017Read moreThe cheeky card game Cards Against Humanity recently added a so-called Weed Pack to its product lineup, with profits supporting legalization.
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Massachusetts Governor Names Five to Cannabis Advisory Board
The Associated Press - Published on August 4, 2017Read moreGov. Charlie Baker has picked five people to serve on a Cannabis Advisory Board that will help guide regulators enforce cannabis laws.
