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New Jersey adult-use marijuana bill awaits governor’s signature
Calvin Stovall - Published on December 17, 2020Read moreNew Jersey’s cannabis legalization bill moves to the governor’s office for signature. Check out what else is inside New Jersey’s weed law.
America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner enjoys first days of freedom
The Associated Press - Published on December 15, 2020Read moreAfter serving 31 years, 71-year-old Richard DeLisi enjoyed a Jack’s cheeseburger and breakfast with his son.
5 takeaways from New Jersey’s cannabis legalization bill
Calvin Stovall - Published on December 14, 2020Read moreNew Jersey legislators may vote on a contentious adult-use implementation bill this week. Here’s what’s in it.
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How a 6-foot-8 steel-town mayor became 2020’s unlikely legalization rock star
David Bienenstock - Published on December 9, 2020Read morePennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman makes no apologies for his outspoken views—or his marijuana flag.
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South Dakota cops using taxpayer money in longshot bid to kill marijuana legalization
Bruce Kennedy - Published on December 9, 2020Read moreSouth Dakotans overwhelmingly approved legalization measures on Nov. 3. But the head of the state police is trying to undermine the vote.
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Nebraska advocates aim for a marijuana legalization twofer in 2022
Dave Howard - Published on December 7, 2020Read moreFoiled in their bid to legalize in 2020, advocates up the ante and go for both medical and adult-use measures in 2022.
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Who should Biden appoint? Drug policy leaders offer plenty of options
David Bienenstock - Published on December 7, 2020Read moreBiden’s attorney general, DEA head, and ‘drug czar’ will carry out his drug policies. Who should get the jobs?
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The House passed the MORE Act. Is weed legal now?
David Downs - Published on December 4, 2020Read moreNope. But you can help make it so.
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History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition
Bruce Barcott - Published on December 4, 2020Read moreThe MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it’s expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell.
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In historic move, United Nations reclassifies cannabis as less-dangerous drug
Dave Howard - Published on December 2, 2020Read moreThe UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs finally admits that marijuana is not as deadly as heroin.
