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Arizona court: State can't ban medical marijuana on campuses, but colleges can set their own rules
An appellate court ruled Thursday that Arizona colleges and universities can prohibit medical marijuana on campuses but lawmakers can't make it a crime. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Arizona court: State can't ban medical marijuana on campuses, but colleges can...
Both chambers of Indiana Legislature approve CBD oil bills
Both chambers of the Indiana Legislature have approved measures loosening restrictions on a marijuana-derived oil used to treat epilepsy. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Both chambers of Indiana Legislature approve CBD oil bills
Hemp lawsuit in federal court alleges DEA overstepped on "extracts" rule
Lawyers representing the Hemp Industries Association and hemp businesses have filed an opening brief in a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals case against the Drug Enforcement Administration.
West Virginia medical marijuana bill gets House OK; here's what's ahead
West Virginia's House voted Tuesday to legalize doctor-prescribed marijuana to treat certain medical conditions following Senate passage of a similar measure last week. Read Full Article at: Cannabist West Virginia medical marijuana bill gets House OK; here's...
Medical marijuana delivery comes to Massachusetts
A Brockton medical marijuana dispensary is about to become the first to offer home delivery of pot to all of mainland Massachusetts. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Medical marijuana delivery comes to Massachusetts
Florida Senate proposes increase in number of medical marijuana licenses
The Florida Senate's version of a bill to implement the state's medical marijuana constitutional amendment has passed its first committee. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Florida Senate proposes increase in number of medical marijuana licenses
Texas marijuana decriminalization bill clears legislative hurdle
A bill that would make carrying small amounts of marijuana a civil penalty in Texas instead of a criminal one is advancing in the state House.
Four governors team up, urge feds to keep marijuana enforcement status quo
In an open letter sent Monday, the governors ask Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to "engage with us before embarking on any changes to regulatory and enforcement systems." Read Full Article at: Cannabist Four governors team up, urge...
Federal judge: Illinois cannabis biz can make campaign contributions
A federal judge has ruled that a provision preventing cannabis companies from making campaign contributions in Illinois was unconstitutional Read Full Article at: Cannabist Federal judge: Illinois cannabis biz can make campaign contributions
Exclusive: Here's how Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper really feels about marijuana
The Cannabist sits down with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to talk about AG Jeff Sessions and fed enforcement, state pot clubs legislation, being the parent of a teen, and more. READ THE FULL Q&A Read Full Article at: Cannabist Exclusive: Here's how...
Delaware Could Become The First State To Legalize Adult Use Marijuana Through Legislation
As the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, Delaware officially became known as The First State. Now, six years after approving a state-wide medical marijuana program, and two years after passing a bill to decriminalize cannabis possession, Delaware...
Maine looks at reversing policy that removes patients from organ transplant list if they use marijuana
Maine lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would prevent hospitals from removing people from organ transplant wait lists for using medical marijuana. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Maine looks at reversing policy that removes patients from organ transplant list if...
Argentina legalizes medical cannabis, creates research program with free access
Argentina's Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill legalizing the use of cannabis oil and other marijuana derivatives for medical purposes. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Argentina legalizes medical cannabis, creates research program with free access
West Virginia Senate votes to create medical marijuana system
West Virginia's Senate has voted to legalize the use of marijuana to treat certain medical conditions, and to license growers, processors and dispensaries. Read Full Article at: Cannabist West Virginia Senate votes to create medical marijuana system
Support for marijuana legalization surging, except Republicans or those over 65
57 percent of Americans said in the 2016 General Social Survey that they "think the use of marijuana should be legal," up from 52 percent in 2014. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Support for marijuana legalization surging, except Republicans or those over 65
Georgia lawmakers expand medical cannabis conditions, but still haven't legalized cultivation
The Georgia House voted 167-4 Tuesday to pass a bill that would add six new diagnoses to the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis oil. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Georgia lawmakers expand medical cannabis conditions, but still haven't legalized...
Senator demands docs from big pharma as she probes their role in opioid epidemic
Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri is investigating the role of five top opioid manufacturers in the national drug epidemic. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Senator demands docs from big pharma as she probes their role in opioid epidemic
Jeff Sessions' fellow Alabamans think his approach to marijuana, opioids "couldn't be more wrong"
New U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made several statements about the problem of substance abuse that show he is incredibly out of touch. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Jeff Sessions' fellow Alabamans think his approach to marijuana, opioids...
Report: Canada to legalize marijuana by July 2018
The frenzy surrounding Canada's marijuana market intensified after a report the government will unveil recreational legalization legislation in April. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Report: Canada to legalize marijuana by July 2018
Colorado lawmakers urge governor to step in on medical marijuana registry backlog
Three Colorado legislators are calling on Gov. John Hickenlooper to intervene in the state's medical marijuana registry backlog, an issue that one lawmaker says is a matter of "life and death." Read Full Article at: Cannabist Colorado lawmakers urge governor to step...