A lawmaker alleged the term was ‘pejorative and racist.’ Is it really? I went in search of an answer.
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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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Dr. Oz Faces John Fetterman In Unprecedented Senate Race — And Cannabis Is On The Table
Dr. Oz Faces John Fetterman In Unprecedented Senate Race — And Cannabis Is On The Table
Oz will face Democrat Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in what’s expected to be one of the most-watched and most expensive Senate races in U.S. history.
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Connecticut Gov. signs bill to crack down on weed gifting
Officials in New York and Washington DC have also threatened action against cannabis gift shops It’s about to get harder to get weed in Connecticut. On May 24, Gov. Ned Lamont signed House Bill 5329 into law. The bill now allows municipalities to…
Illinois judge gives 185 social equity cannabis stores the go-ahead, finally
An Illinois judge released 185 social equity cannabis retail licenses. Find out what it means for Illinois cannabis consumers on Leafly.
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‘I’m still a prisoner of the Drug War:’ New Jersey man speaks from state prison
For Humberto Ramirez, his family, and many more Americans, the War on Drugs was simply a ‘war on us.’
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Rhode Island just voted to legalize marijuana. Here’s what happens next
You can walk around with up to an ounce, and keep 10 ounces at home. Stores should open Dec. 1, 2022.
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Rhode Island legislature votes to legalize marijuana, sets Dec. 2022 launch
Stores could open as soon as Dec. 1 under the new law, which Gov. Dan McKee is expected to sign.
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Delaware governor vetoes marijuana legalization
The legislature may have the votes to override Gov. Carney’s rejection. Stay tuned.
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“Cannabis helped with my abortion” and people deserve safe and legal access to both
Cannabis played an important role in these people’s abortions. Their stories highlight why we deserve safe and legal access to both.
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