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Boston's Mayor Joins the Fight to Save Legal Weed in Massachusetts
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Boston's Mayor Joins the Fight to Save Legal Weed in Massachusetts

The campaign to stop Massachusetts from repealing legal cannabis just picked up one of the most powerful voices in the state.

Oct 15, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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Florida Gets Two New Legalization Ballot Measures, and They Learned From 2024's Failure
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Florida Gets Two New Legalization Ballot Measures, and They Learned From 2024's Failure

Florida's push to legalize recreational cannabis is back, and this time the proposals look a lot different from the one that fell short two years ago.

Oct 3, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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Colorado Recalls Cannabis Vapes Sold at 405 Dispensaries Over a Carcinogenic Solvent
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Colorado Recalls Cannabis Vapes Sold at 405 Dispensaries Over a Carcinogenic Solvent

Colorado health officials and the state Department of Revenue issued a health and safety advisory last week recalling 49 vape products made by Staycon...

Sep 28, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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Teen Cannabis Use Just Hit an All-Time Low, Even as More States Legalize
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Teen Cannabis Use Just Hit an All-Time Low, Even as More States Legalize

The share of American high schoolers using cannabis is now the lowest ever recorded.

Sep 23, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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A 10-Year Study Says Medical Cannabis Cut Back-Pain Patients' Opioid Use by 90%
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A 10-Year Study Says Medical Cannabis Cut Back-Pain Patients' Opioid Use by 90%

A decade-long study out of Israel is adding serious weight to one of the strongest arguments for medical cannabis.

Sep 18, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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