Chicago officials are holding public meetings this week for residents to let Mayor Lightfoot know how they feel about her downtown cannabis ban.
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FBI: Cannabis arrests on the rise for 3rd year running
Law enforcement made an estimated 663,367 cannabis-related arrests in 2018, according to FBI data released this week, up from an estimated 659,700 the previous year. Most were for simple possession.
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The Roll-Up #108: Meet the new Leafly flower
Bruce wants a quilt of pretty Leafly cannabis flowers. Also, we’re all over vape carts and that KISS shark concert.
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End-of-life hospital care in California could soon include cannabis
The California State Legislature unanimously approved SB305, titled “Ryan’s Law.” It’s now on its way to Governor Newsom, who is expected to sign it in the coming weeks. If all goes as predicted, it will come into effect on January 1, 2020.
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Nevada’s first cannabis lounge is about to open—and it won’t cost you a dime
Nevada’s state lawmakers say cannabis lounges can’t open until 2021. But with a site on tribal land, one operator isn’t waiting.
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Virginia’s attorney general wants to legalize cannabis
“Virginians know we can do better. It’s time to move toward legal, regulated adult use,” AG Mark Herring said, pointing to a study showing that more than half of Virginians agree with him.
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Nevada cannabis official at center of licensing scandal loses job
Jorge Pupo, head of the state’s retail licensing agency, is out after charges of favoritism and manipulation.
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You’re Wrong, Governor: Vape Bans Will Only Make Things Worse
Airplanes are falling out of the sky, and governors respond by banning buses.
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Billions at Stake as Wisconsin Discusses Cannabis Legalization
Legalizing medical cannabis would be a net $1.1 billion benefit for the state, bringing in fees while potentially reducing opioid overdoses, addiction and traffic fatalities.
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Cannabis Industry Optimistic on Banking Despite Murky Senate Prospects
The bill, which the House passed 321–103 on Wednesday, is seen as a major win for banks, investors, and much of the legal cannabis industry. What’s next?
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