Farmers couldn’t tend their fields due to COVID restrictions. Demand spiked. And bad weather didn’t help.
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South Dakota judge strikes down state’s marijuana legalization vote
PIERRE, SD — A South Dakota judge on Monday struck down a voter-approved constitutional amendment that legalized recreational marijuana after Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration challenged it. Circuit Judge Christina Klinger ruled the measure…
Illinois officials say they’ve expunged 500,000 cannabis convictions
Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned 9,210 low-level marijuana convictions. Illinois police erased 492,000 others.
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New Jersey adult-use marijuana bill awaits governor’s signature
New Jersey lawmakers passed a measure Thursday setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who is expected to sign the bill. The Democrat-led Assembly and Senate passed the bill during …
America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner enjoys first days of freedom
After serving 31 years, 71-year-old Richard DeLisi enjoyed a Jack’s cheeseburger and breakfast with his son.
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Arizona prosecutors drop thousands of marijuana charges as legalization takes effect
Nearly 6,000 cases are expected to be dropped in Maricopa County alone.
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Smell of cannabis alone isn’t cause for vehicle search, Pennsylvania court rules
Courts in legal medical states are increasingly rejecting the “smell of marijuana” as probable cause to search a vehicle or person.
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City of Ann Arbor decriminalizes psychedelic plants and fungi
The city council has declared psychedelics a “lowest enforcement priority.”
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Montana contractors group emerges as leading legalization opponent
Makes you wonder how much the boss trusts the tradies and subs to act like professional adults.
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Black residents made up 97% of marijuana arrests in New York state capital
WTF, Albany? In the past year, police made 134 cannabis arrests. Only four were white people.
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