Published: Sep 6, 2017, 10:21 pm • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 10:39 pm By Aleta Labak, The Cannabist Staff The U.S. House Committee on Rules has blocked a number of marijuana-related amendments from a federal appropriations bill, including the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment. …
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Chief Massachusetts marijuana regulator allays fears about his “no” vote on legalization
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 6:14 pm • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 6:18 pm By Bob Salsberg, The Associated Press BOSTON –The state’s top marijuana regulator pledged Wednesday to implement Massachusetts’ recreational cannabis law and do his best to meet an …
Read More »Colorado man gets 144 years for murdering his former marijuana business partner, igniting wildfire as cover-up
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 5:09 pm • Updated: Sep 7, 2017, 8:07 am By Jesse Paul, The Denver Post An Elbert County man was sentenced Tuesday to 144 years in prison for killing his former marijuana business partner and then …
Read More »Texas issues first medical medical license
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 2:40 pm • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 2:40 pm By The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has issued its first medical marijuana license, and two more companies are expected to be awarded licenses soon. The …
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Published: Sep 6, 2017, 2:08 pm • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 2:08 pm By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Maryland’s first legal medical marijuana crop is finally growing after years of delays. Industry officials estimate the drug will be available …
Read More »Henderson, Nevada lifts weed ban; sales could start in weeks
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 12:51 pm • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 12:51 pm By Chris Kudialis, Las Vegas Sun Pot shoppers in Henderson will soon be able to legally purchase the plant for recreational use after the Henderson City Council …
Read More »Delaware cannabis task force eyeing host of legalization issues
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 12:14 pm • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 12:14 pm By Randall Chase, The Associated Press DOVER, Del. — A task force formed to study how legalization of recreational marijuana use in Delaware would be implemented if …
Read More »House rules committee set to hear marijuana amendments today
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 11:37 am • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 4:33 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff A federal legislative committee could soon determine the fate of several proposals to protect existing and future state marijuana laws, businesses …
Read More »Peter Mlynarik, chair of Alaska marijuana board, under fire for potential conflict of interest
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 8:11 am • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 8:11 am By The Associated Press SOLDOTNA, Alaska — The chairman of the board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry is defending himself against conflict of interest questions. Peter …
Read More »Browns lineman T.Y. McGill charged with marijuana possession
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 8:03 am • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 8:03 am By Tom Withers, The Associated Press CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns defensive tackle T.Y. McGill has been charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession in North Carolina. A team spokesman …
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