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States With Legal Weed See Drop in Mental Health Treatment
Why it matters: States that have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults have witnessed a decline in mental health treatment...
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Florida Advocacy Group Files Brief Against Attorney General for Challenging 2024 Ballot Initiative
Why it matters: The Florida-based advocacy group Smart & Safe Florida is working to get a cannabis legalization initiative on...
Read moreTupac Shakur Murder Case Resurrected as Police Execute Search Warrant in Las Vegas
Why it matters: Tupac Shakur's unsolved murder case from 1996 has been revived as new evidence has emerged, potentially leading...
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U.S. Department of Justice Extends Pardon Certificate Comment Deadline to August 15
Why it matters: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has extended the deadline for low-level cannabis offenders to apply for...
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Gigi Hadid Busted for Weed in Cayman Islands
Why it matters: Fashion model Gigi Hadid and her friend were arrested on marijuana charges in the Cayman Islands. While...
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Cannabis Businesses Affected by Flooding in Vermont Don’t Qualify for Federal Aid
Why it matters: The article highlights the challenges faced by cannabis businesses in Vermont after heavy flooding, as they are...
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NY State Senator Urges Aggressive Action on Unlicensed Cannabis Shops
**Why it matters:** State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal is urging the Office of Cannabis Management in New York to take action...
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Cannabeginners: How To Legally Use Cannabis In Japan
Why it matters: Japan has a rich history with cannabis and psychedelics, but after World War II, their drug laws...
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Reps. AOC and Crenshaw Form ‘Wild Coalition’ in Psychedelics Push
Why it matters: The unlikely alliance between Reps. Ocasio-Cortez and Crenshaw on psychedelics reform is significant because it demonstrates bipartisan...
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Number of Federal Cannabis Prisoners Has Decreased by 61% Over the Past Five Years
Why it matters: The article discusses the significant decrease in the percentage of people in federal prison for cannabis convictions...
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Ohio Regulators Reject Autism And OCD As Medical Pot Qualifying Conditions
Why it matters: The Ohio Medical Board approved the addition of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a qualifying condition for...
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Coast Guard Seizes 223 Pounds of Cocaine From Boat Headed Towards Long Beach
Why it matters: The seizure of 223 pounds of cocaine from a disabled boat headed to Long Beach highlights the...
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South Dakota Police Commission Approves Officer Applicants with Cannabis Records
Why it matters: The South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards Commission has forgiven two law enforcement officers for cannabis use,...
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Michigan Ends Weed Testing For Some State Jobs
Why it matters: The Michigan Civil Service Commission has changed its rule to end marijuana screenings for applicants to many...
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Carjacked Auto Smashes Into Los Angeles Dispensary as Robberies Get More Brazen
Why it matters: Attacks on cannabis dispensaries in the Los Angeles area are becoming more brazen and violent, raising concerns...
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Cannabeginners: How to Legally Use Cannabis in France
Why it matters: This article discusses the current state of cannabis laws in France and the recent legalization of medical...
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