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Aug 26

U.S. government to expand list of marijuana growers for research

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The Justice Department said Monday it would move forward to add to the number of marijuana growers for federally-authorized cannabis research.

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Aug 06

Louisiana launching medical marijuana after years of waiting

By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press

Louisiana is becoming the first Deep South state to dispense medical marijuana on Tuesday, four years after state lawmakers agreed to give patients access to therapeutic cannabis.

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Jul 12

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Why the legal marijuana industry is now struggling with diversity and inclusion

By Yamiche Alcindor, Jaywon Choe

As marijuana legalization expands across the country, who is benefiting from the blossoming industry? In most cases, it is a very different population from that which has previously borne the brunt of marijuana criminalization. Millions are still dealing with scars…

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Jul 12

Is CBD legal? Here’s what you need to know, according to science

By Nsikan Akpan, Jamie Leventhal

If you buy or sell CBD, you could be breaking the law. These science lessons can explain why.

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Jul 09

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What has changed in states that have legalized marijuana — and what hasn’t

Across the country, more state laws are aligning with voter attitudes about recreational use of marijuana. The wave of cannabis legalization has had a significant influence on individuals, communities and governments, and driven the development of a burgeoning commercial industry.

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May 31

Awash in marijuana, Oregon takes steps to curb production

By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

If growing marijuana in Oregon were to stop today, it could take more than six years by one estimate to smoke or eat it all.

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May 08

Attorneys general from 33 states urge banking reform for pot industry

By Associated Press

Most Americans live in states where marijuana is legally available in some form. But most banks don't want anything to do with money from the cannabis industry for fear it could expose them to legal trouble from the federal government,…

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May 04

Illinois governor announces plan to legalize marijuana

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Saturday he’s reached an agreement with key lawmakers on a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state starting next year.

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Apr 19

Police are now taking roadside blood samples to catch impaired drivers

By Jenni Bergal, Stateline

While it’s easy for police to screen drivers for alcohol impairment using a breath-testing device, there’s no such machine to screen for drug impairment. As a result, more police are ordering electronic warrants and drawing blood roadside, sparking concerns about…

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Apr 02

FDA says it’s exploring CBD’s uses. Does it work — and is it legal?

By Carla K. Johnson, Candice Choi, Associated Press

Products containing CBD are already in stores and sold online, so it's easy to believe there must be something special about the ingredient. But the claims are largely unproven and quality control standards don't exist.

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