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Correction: 4/20 Cannabis Banking Story
In a story published April 20, 2022, about marijuana banking reform, The Associated Press erroneously reported that U.S. Sen. Patty Murray held a news conference at a cannabis store near Seattle
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House Passes Landmark Marijuana Legalization Bill, Heads to Senate
The legislation would also establish procedures for expunging previous convictions from people’s records.
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NewsConference: California's Pot Story, 25 Years Later
It’s been 25 years since California first legalized marijuana. What has changed? And why are research institutions still struggling with the issue? NBC4’s Conan Nolan talks Los Angeles Times Investigative Journalist Evan Halper. For a closer look at the issue here is the link to Evan’s complete story: shorturl.at/arzU6
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I-Team: NYC Area Pediatricians See Sharp Rise in Kids Ingesting Marijuana Edibles
One local hospital says they’re now treating at least a couple of young children every month for toxic exposure to edibles – and they’re warning parents to lock up their pot treats.
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Seeking End of Federal Marijuana Ban, Senate Dems to Unveil Draft Bill Wednesday
Across the country, 18 states have already legalized pot for recreational use.
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Since the Nose Doesn't Know Pot Is Now Legal, K-9s Retire
Drug-sniffing police dogs from around Virginia are being forced into early retirement as the state prepares to legalize adult recreational use of marijuana on July 1
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Heavy Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Linked to Premature Birth, Early Infant Death
Women who use marijuana during pregnancy are putting their babies at risk, a study published this week finds
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Authorities Remind Residents That While Marijuana is Legal, Driving Under the Influence is Not
International Marijuana Day is a date in which many people usually celebrate by consuming this substance, for this reason, the police reminded California residents that although the use of this plant is legal in this state, driving under the influence is still a serious crime.
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New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
Under a bill signed Wednesday by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Yorkers over age 21 can now possess up to three ounces of cannabis, and the state will automatically clear criminal records of certain past marijuana-related convictions.
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NY Becomes 16th State to Legalize Marijuana
New York has become the 16th state in the U.S. to legalize marijuana after the state Senate and Assembly both voted to approve the bill on Tuesday — and Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed it into law the following day.
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Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Marijuana in 2024
Virginia lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
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Five More States Legalize Marijuana for Adults
A nationwide push to relax drug laws took a significant step forward Tuesday
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NJ Votes to Legalize Weed, Though Sales Won't Begin Right Away
New Jersey voters supported the legalization of recreational marijuana but it could be many months before pot shops open in New Jersey.
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Election Could Stoke US Marijuana Market, Sway Congress
It could be a landmark election year for the legal marijuana industry.
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A Long Road: Marijuana Goes on Sale Years After Approval in Maine
Mainers are getting their first opportunity to legally buy marijuana for adult recreational use, but a supply shortage is a potential buzzkill. Retailers blame the pandemic and a limited number of licensed manufacturers for reducing the variety of products available on Friday, the opening day. Licenses were issued only a month ago. That didn’t dampen Matt Bourgeois’ enthusiasm for...