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‘Light up,’ says NYC Mayor Adams, defying state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed

With 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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Weed harassment by Georgia cops could help pass legalization in Delaware

Georgia officers searched women’s lacrosse team bus without cause but found nothing, now Delaware politicians are condemning the stop.
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Thailand is giving away 1 million cannabis plants to celebrate new homegrow laws

Residents can grow medical cannabis at home, and companies can produce CBD and hemp products that have less than .2% THC. On June 9, Thailand residents will be allowed to grow as many medical cannabis plants as they like in their own homes. To celebrat…

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What will US federal legalization mean for Canada’s cannabis industry?

The MORE Act is moving to Senate which means the US is one step closer to federal legalization. What will that mean for the Canadian cannabis industry?
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Despite federal legalization, banks in Canada still won’t work with weed

Banks in Canada continue to discriminate against cannabis clients in spite of legalization (unless you can pay-to-play).
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Why are there no weed lounges in Canada post-legalization?

Safe spaces to consume cannabis like cafes and compassion clubs were all over Canada before legalization. Where did they all go?
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