Politics

What does Biden’s attorney general pick think about legalization? Not much—but it may not matter

Will Merrick Garland push, allow, or block progress on federal legalization? The post What does Biden’s attorney general pick think…

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Illinois officials say they’ve expunged 500,000 cannabis convictions

Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned 9,210 low-level marijuana convictions. Illinois police erased 492,000 others. The post Illinois officials say they’ve expunged…

6 years ago

28 cannabis predictions for 2021

Just slightly better than a coin toss! Yikes. That’s how well Leafly News predicted the future, as written in 2020.…

6 years ago

California’s new Senator once did a PSA with Cheech Marin

Padilla implemented legalization, including licensing and trademarking. The post California’s new Senator once did a PSA with Cheech Marin appeared…

6 years ago

New Jersey adult-use marijuana bill awaits governor’s signature

NJ tightened up its legal weed roll out with distribution decriminalization measures and tax reallocation to neglected communities. In November,…

6 years ago

America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner enjoys first days of freedom

After serving 31 years, 71-year-old Richard DeLisi enjoyed a Jack's cheeseburger and breakfast with his son. The post America’s longest-serving…

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5 takeaways from New Jersey’s cannabis legalization bill

New Jersey legislators may vote on a contentious adult-use implementation bill this week. Here's what's in it. The post 5…

6 years ago

How a 6-foot-8 steel-town mayor became 2020’s unlikely legalization rock star

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman makes no apologies for his outspoken views—or his marijuana flag. The post How a 6-foot-8…

6 years ago

South Dakota cops using taxpayer money in longshot bid to kill marijuana legalization

South Dakotans overwhelmingly approved legalization measures on Nov. 3. But the head of the state police is trying to undermine…

6 years ago