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Colorado’s medical cannabis sales hit lowest point since legalization
The downturn comes amid new requirements for patients and appears to be having more of an impact on smaller businesses.
Oklahoma Supreme Court agrees to consider marijuana question
The state’s lengthy process for counting signatures means there may not be enough time for cannabis supporters’ legalization question to appear on the ballot.
California poised to pass law protecting workers who use cannabis at home
Companies would be prevented from punishing workers who fail tests that detect recent marijuana use.
New York starts taking applications to sell recreational pot
The first 150 dispensary licenses will go to people with past marijuana convictions or their relatives.
Missouri voters to decide automatic forgiveness for past cannabis crimes
Only seven of the 19 states where marijuana is legal require some sort of judicial forgiveness.
Court ruling paves way for out-of-staters to own medical marijuana dispensaries
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling that Maine’s residency requirements are unconstitutional.
South Dakota tribe long opposed to alcohol embraces cannabis
The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned alcohol for over 100 years, but views responsible cannabis use as a safe and natural medical treatment.
Voters to decide whether recreational cannabis will be legal in Missouri
Supporters get a constitutional amendment on the ballot after legalization efforts failed in the Legislature.
Arkansas court asked to put recreational cannabis measure on ballot
A state panel rejected the ballot question even though it had enough signatures to qualify.