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New York becomes 17th state to legalize marijuana
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 31, 2021Read moreCannabis is legal in New York today. Yes, today. The law takes effect immediately.
This plumber was sentenced to 12 years for growing marijuana in a legal state. How is that possible?
Dave Howard - Published on March 30, 2021Read moreOutdated drug war laws and a secondary offense led to Thomas Laverty’s outrageous sentence.
Virginia gets real on legalization, aims to move up start date to 2021
The Associated Press - Published on March 29, 2021Read moreThere’s no reason to wait three years, and Gov. Northam is ready to move ahead.
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How weed activists are taking action in the Mexican legalization movement
Santiago Rodriguez Tarditi - Published on March 26, 2021Read more#PlanTÓN420 is occupying space in front of the Mexican Senate building as a means to fight for their rights to consume cannabis.
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New York lawmakers reach historic deal on a marijuana legalization bill
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 25, 2021Read moreWith homegrow, social equity, delivery, and lounges, the legalization bill could pass next week.
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Montana’s legalization plan: Homegrow bans, THC caps, 20% taxes. Yay?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 17, 2021Read moreThe red-state vision for legal cannabis faces criticism.
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Mexican lawmakers advance bill to legalize recreational cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on March 11, 2021Read moreMexico lawmakers aim to legalize one ounce for personal use and license cultivators.
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How to show up for women and minorities in cannabis
Janessa Bailey - Published on March 9, 2021Read moreWomen and minorities have similar problems in the cannabis space that need to be examined with a watchful eye.
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Prohibitionists want THC-limit laws. Here’s why patients and consumers are fighting back
Ellen Holland - Published on March 6, 2021Read moreIn Florida and other states, “THC cap” bills are gaining traction—and could force patients into the unsafe illegal market.
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Illinois city uses weed sales tax for reparations
Janessa Bailey - Published on March 3, 2021Read moreEvanston, IL becomes the first US city to use legal market marijuana taxes for reparations towards the Black community.
