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Sha’Carri Richardson doesn’t need to apologize for smoking weed
Janessa Bailey - Published on July 2, 2021Read moreSha’Carri Richardson is the latest athlete punished for cannabis use. Her Olympic run should not be at stake.
Mexico + Clarence Thomas = Weed legalization? Don’t bet on it
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 1, 2021Read moreMexico’s Supreme Court abolished prohibition (again), and one US justice looks like he’d do the same. Here’s what it really means.
Cannabis lounges are finally legal in Las Vegas—so when will they open?
Chris Kudialis - Published on June 25, 2021Read moreSome may open this winter or next spring. But will they actually make money?
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‘Seeds of Change’ report rates states on cannabis equity, finds most lacking
Janessa Bailey - Published on June 24, 2021Read moreA Leafly investigation reveals causes of low Black ownership rates and highlights solutions to the industry’s biggest challenge.
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A Proud Boy claimed marijuana made him storm the Capitol. Stoner Twitter owned him
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 21, 2021Read moreAn accused insurrectionist says he ‘smoked a significant amount of marijuana’ before storming the Capitol. America’s stoners set him straight.
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Connecticut just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 18, 2021Read moreCannabis possession becomes legal on July 1, 2021, but stores aren’t expected to open until mid-2022.
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Connecticut legalizes marijuana, becoming 19th state to regulate adult use
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 17, 2021Read moreStarting July 1, it’s legal to possess up to 1.5 ounces. Retail sales are expected to start in May 2022.
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State cannabis regulators need to turn to the experts
Leafly Staff - Published on June 16, 2021Read moreCannabis laws shouldn’t be written in guesswork. Labs like Modern Canna have the knowledge regulators need for informed cannabis policymaking.
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Louisiana ends jail time for small amounts of marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on June 16, 2021Read moreStarting Aug. 1, possession of up to a half-ounce will be a misdemeanor: A $100 fine and no jail time, even for repeat offenders.
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Connecticut could legalize marijuana in special session this week
The Associated Press - Published on June 15, 2021Read moreRepublicans ran out the clock on legalization last week. This week Gov. Lamont called them back for a special session.
