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$6 billion for farm disaster aid but not a penny for cannabis farmers. WTF?
Marissa Wenzke - Published on June 14, 2022Read moreBiden’s new $6 billion program bails out everyone except state-licensed weed producers.
Is the word ‘marijuana’ racist?
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 8, 2022Read moreA lawmaker alleged the term was ‘pejorative and racist.’ Is it really? I went in search of an answer.
‘Light up,’ says NYC Mayor Adams, defying state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed
Calvin Stovall - Published on June 6, 2022Read moreWith NY’s recreational sales months away, Mayor Adams gives the OK for grey area gifting shops, trucks, and speakeasies to keep the green flowing.
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Connecticut Gov. signs bill to crack down on weed gifting
Amelia Williams - Published on June 2, 2022Read moreOfficials in New York and Washington DC have also threatened action against cannabis gift shops
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Illinois judge gives 185 social equity cannabis stores the go-ahead, finally
Janessa Bailey - Published on June 1, 2022Read moreAn Illinois judge released 185 social equity cannabis retail licenses. Find out what it means for Illinois cannabis consumers on Leafly.
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‘I’m still a prisoner of the Drug War:’ Humberto Ramirez is home, but not free [Updated]
Leafly Staff - Published on May 26, 2022Read moreFor Humberto Ramirez, his family, and many more Americans, the War on Drugs was simply a ‘war on us.’
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Rhode Island just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next
Alexa Peters - Published on May 25, 2022Read moreYou can walk around with up to an ounce, and keep 10 ounces at home. Stores should open Dec. 1, 2022.
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Rhode Island legislature votes to legalize marijuana, sets Dec. 2022 launch
Bruce Barcott and Calvin Stovall - Published on May 24, 2022Read moreStores could open as soon as Dec. 1 under the new law, which Gov. Dan McKee is expected to sign.
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Delaware governor vetoes marijuana legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 24, 2022Read moreThe legislature may have the votes to override Gov. Carney’s rejection. Stay tuned.
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Election 2022: Marijuana legalization voting guide
Max Savage Levenson and Bruce Barcott - Published on May 23, 2022Read moreThese states have active campaigns to put cannabis legalization on the Nov. 2022 ballot.
