Meet the CLIMB Act, a new bipartisan cannabis banking bill
The new CLIMB Act would help cannabis businesses access banking services, and list on the stock exchange. It emphasizes small, minority-owned businesses. […]
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Looks like America’s pandemic weed-buying spree is over
As the masks come off, cannabis purchasing is retreating to pre-Covid levels. The post Looks like America’s pandemic weed-buying spree is over […]
Is the word ‘marijuana’ racist?
A lawmaker alleged the term was ‘pejorative and racist.’ Is it really? I went in search of an answer. The post Is […]
Bill Maher Thinks Republicans Will ‘Steal’ Pot Legalization
Time is ticking, and political commentators are starting to wonder about the president’s inaction on cannabis reform—an issue with high support among […]
‘Light up,’ says NYC Mayor Adams, defying state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed
With NY’s recreational sales months away, Mayor Adams gives the OK for grey area gifting shops, trucks, and speakeasies to keep the […]
Connecticut Gov. signs bill to crack down on weed gifting
Officials in New York and Washington DC have also threatened action against cannabis gift shops The post Connecticut Gov. signs bill to […]
Illinois judge gives 185 social equity cannabis stores the go-ahead, finally
An Illinois judge released 185 social equity cannabis retail licenses. Find out what it means for Illinois cannabis consumers on Leafly. The […]
‘I’m still a prisoner of the Drug War:’ New Jersey man speaks from state prison
For Humberto Ramirez, his family, and many more Americans, the War on Drugs was simply a ‘war on us.’ The post ‘I’m […]
Rhode Island just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next
You can walk around with up to an ounce, and keep 10 ounces at home. Stores should open Dec. 1, 2022. The […]
Rhode Island legislature votes to legalize marijuana, sets Dec. 2022 launch
Stores could open as soon as Dec. 1 under the new law, which Gov. Dan McKee is expected to sign. The post […]