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Marijuana Legislation

Maine Businesses Can’t Discriminate Against Employees For Using Marijuana

Cannabis users in Maine no longer have to worry about their consumption habits during their off hours.

Cannabis In Trouble: Trump’s New Budget Doubles Down On Drug War

Earlier this week, President Trump released his Administration’s FY19 budget, alarming drug policy reform advocates by increasing funding for programs most associated with the war on drugs.

New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program Is About To Change For The Better

During Gov. Phil Murphy’s first week in office, he ordered a review of New Jersey’s floundering medical marijuana program, which had been under the thumb of cannabis-bashing, former governor Chris Christie.

I Tried Hygia Water-Soluble CBD And This Is What Happened

Now that CBD is mostly recognized as legal in over half of US states, it’s available in many places, but it can be hard to determine what is a quality product with cannabidiol, and what is simply inert hemp oil.

The Fresh Toast Legislative Roundup: Feb. 12

In Massachusetts, the waiting game continues, and in Arizona, legalization may return to the ballot. Find out about more in our weekly marijuana legislative roundup. 

Lawsuit To Legalize Cannabis At The Federal Level Going To Court

A new lawsuit is coming to New York City it has immense promise. It will get the current administration’s attention at the very least.

Jeff Sessions Says Marijuana Is Illegal ‘Everywhere’ In America

It was just last month that Colorado Senator Cory Gardner threatened to hold up key Justice Department nominees until US Attorney General Jeff Sessions revered his attitude on state marijuana laws.

Green Rush Blues: California Cannabis After Legalization

The huge underground cannabis economy was woven into the commercial fabric of California long before the 2016 passage of Proposition 64, which legalized marijuana for adult use.

Seattle Joining San Francisco In Erasing Past Marijuana Convictions

San Francisco revealed the city would dismiss and seal past marijuana convictions. Now Seattle’s mayor said they too would provide “restorative justice” to the city.

While California Struggles With A Lack Of Cannabis, Oregon Has Too Much

California is having a difficult time keeping up with demand, Oregon is having the opposite problem: there is too much supply. What's going on here? And what does it all mean?

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