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Missouri will vote on marijuana legalization in November
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 9, 2022Read moreIt was a nailbiter, but advocates found enough signatures in six of the state’s congressional districts to qualify.
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison for drug possession and smuggling
Calvin Stovall - Published on August 4, 2022Read moreThe WNBA star can appeal, but a prisoner swap now appears to be her best shot at freedom.
Tell the truth, Fox News: Cannabis use doesn’t cause violence
David Bienenstock - Published on August 1, 2022Read moreThere is no link between cannabis use and violence. But that isn’t stopping Fox News from reviving the old Reefer Madness canard.
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Brittney Griner’s cannabis trial resumes in Moscow
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2022Read moreGriner’s trial resumes this week, as diplomats work behind the scenes to reach a deal to set her free.
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SAFE Advertising Act could bring weed ads to TV and radio
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 28, 2022Read moreA bill introduced this week could give radio and TV stations the freedom to advertise cannabis brands without fear of losing their FCC license.
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Brittney Griner testifies as Biden considers trading Russian prisoner to free her
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 27, 2022Read moreThe president is reportedly open to releasing a Russian arms dealer to bring the WNBA star home, but the Russians aren’t rushing to make a trade.
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The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally here. Here’s what it would do
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 21, 2022Read moreIt’s similar to the MORE Act, which already passed the House, but different in a few key areas.
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‘No one should be in prison for marijuana,’ Biden declares
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 19, 2022Read moreYou do know you’re the one in charge of that, right Joe?
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Texas marijuana decriminalization: Yes, it does exist
Chris Kudialis - Published on July 19, 2022Read moreAustin is the only city to officially decriminalize cannabis flower, but other cities may follow in November.
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New York cease-and-desist disaster hurts confidence in state’s legal weed plans
Max Savage Levenson - Published on July 14, 2022Read moreNY officials are making a mess of their efforts to legalize cannabis—here’s what’s at the eye of the latest shitstorm.
