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The change is “In no way a first step to the legalization of cannabis for REC use,” he said.
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US Attorney General Jeff Sessions
acknowledged a states’ right to legalize
, but said he would still enforce federal law. “Personally my view is that the American republic will not be better if there are marijuana sales on every street corner but states have a right to set their own laws and will do so,” Sessions said.
All sides can agree to support the
bi-partisan Marijuana Data Collection
bill introduced this week, write Brookings’ John Hudak and Christine Stenglein. The bill, introduced by Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) and Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) doesn’t take a position on legalization
Business Insider
interviewed James M. Cole
, the former deputy US Attorney General who authored the Cole Memo allowing state industries to function. Cole thinks a crackdown is unlikely but discussed how it could happen.
In South Korea, a MED bill
won a poweful supporter
. Except for Israel, it would be the only MED access law in Asia.
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Nevada shops
notched $47M
in May cannabis sales, a monthly record.
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Of the 244 charges resulting from the Colorado Hoppz Cropz conspiracy case,
175 have been dismissed
and ten of those charged have pleaded guilty to minor offenses.
The district attorney said two Lane County, Ore. sheriff’s deputies were
justified in the fatal shooting
of an armed cannabis worker during an encounter on company property.
A Canadian cannabis investor has been
banned for life
from the US, worrying other Canadians.
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Ryan Reynolds’ next movie will be a riff on
Home Alone
called
Stoned Alone
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