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  • Florida, Michigan Courts block cannabis odor as probable cause for searches

    Apr 22, 2025, 6:17 pm By Carly Wolf
    Courts in Florida and Georgia have continued the trend to banning odor searches as probable cause for possession of illegal cannabis. The post Florida, Michigan Courts block cannabis odor as probable cause for searches appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Oaksterdam U offers cannabis dispensary security course

    Mar 20, 2025, 4:30 pm By WCL News Service
    The curriculum covers topics such as loss prevention, facility security, payment and identification verification, and regulatory compliance. The post Oaksterdam U offers cannabis dispensary security course appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Fire-resistant hempcrete construction would help CA homeowners, farms

    Jan 15, 2025, 1:16 pm By Catherine Goldberg
    The disastrous wildfires in California need a response that includes fire-resistant and insulative hempcrete construction of homes. The post Fire-resistant hempcrete construction would help CA homeowners, farms appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • LA Fire victims: File for FEMA relief before Jan 20, if possible

    Jan 14, 2025, 12:31 pm By WCL News Service
    Incoming Republican President Trump has threatened to cut off emergency relief, so the earlier fire victims apply to FEMA, the better. The post LA Fire victims: File for FEMA relief before Jan 20, if possible appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • President honors Soros, ‘father’ of marijuana reform laws

    Jan 10, 2025, 12:27 pm By Chris Conrad
    Soros funded many of the state cannabis and reform initiatives in the USA, earning him a reputation as the 'father' of cannabis reform laws. The post President honors Soros, ‘father’ of marijuana reform laws appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Top 10 cannabis news stories of 2024 (Pt. 2)

    Jan 4, 2025, 1:09 pm By NORML
    NORML's Top Stories part two cover items #1-5. Tell us if you agree or disagree with their ratings or what items you would have included. The post Top 10 cannabis news stories of 2024 (Pt. 2) appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Top 10 cannabis news items of 2024 (Pt. 1)

    Jan 3, 2025, 12:53 pm By NORML
    NORML's Top Stories part one cover items #6-10. Tell us if you agree or disagree with their ratings or what items you would have included. The post Top 10 cannabis news items of 2024 (Pt. 1) appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • RIP Carter: President supported cannabis decriminalization

    Dec 31, 2024, 12:38 pm By Chris Conrad
    Carter was the only US President to back cannabis reform until Joe Biden. Like Biden, inflation and hostile media tanked his reelection bid. The post RIP Carter: President supported cannabis decriminalization appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Suit filed over sleeping teen killed in marijuana raid

    Dec 27, 2024, 8:45 pm By Chris Conrad
    None of the people who lived at the family home — Adjessom, his mother, aunt, grandmother and sisters — were suspects in any crime. The post Suit filed over sleeping teen killed in marijuana raid appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Retailers add ‘organic cannabis’ section to shops

    12:27pm By Kris Hermes
    As health concerns and demand rise, cannabis shops are adding organic product sections to their stock of flowers, edibles and extract. The post Retailers add ‘organic cannabis’ section to shops appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • 2024 Cannabis initiatives get mixed results

    Nov 6, 2024, 11:39 am By Chris Conrad
    Nebraska, OR and parts of TX passed cannabis reform measures. Florida's bill fell short of the 60% it needed. Both ND and SD rejected reforms. The post 2024 Cannabis initiatives get mixed results appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Drug policy reformers endorsed Harris, Pt 2

    Nov 5, 2024, 4:32 pm By WCL News Service
    Drug Reform Coordination Network discusses why the group has endorsed Kamala Harris as the better choice for President. The post Drug policy reformers endorsed Harris, Pt 2 appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Human Rights / Drug policy reform group backs Harris

    Nov 5, 2024, 2:32 pm By Chris Conrad
    Drug Reform Coordination Network, a human rights and drug policy reform group, has endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris for the US Presidency The post Human Rights / Drug policy reform group backs Harris appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Arkansas Court quashes marijuana initiative that led in polls

    Oct 31, 2024, 12:11 pm By Carly Wolf
    The Arkansas Supreme Court quashed a proposed cannabis ballot initiative because they found the measure’s ballot title to be misleading. The post Arkansas Court quashes marijuana initiative that led in polls appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Willy zooms-in for Cannabis Consumers for Harris

    Oct 29, 2024, 3:37 pm By Chris Conrad
    Willy Nelson hosted a star-studded political zoom to rally support for Kamala Harris for President, the first candidate to back legalization. The post Willy zooms-in for Cannabis Consumers for Harris appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Drugs Peace Institute: Global drug war is ‘genocide’

    Oct 23, 2024, 12:36 am By WCL News Service
    A European-based drug policy group denounced the UN's global war on drugs as a form of genocide against indigenous psychedelic cultures. The post Drugs Peace Institute: Global drug war is ‘genocide’ appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Harris pledges to legalize marijuana as President

    Oct 16, 2024, 1:53 pm By Chris Conrad
    Democratic candidate Kamala Harris just solidified her support for full legalization if she wins on Nov 5. Trump still backs death penalty. The post Harris pledges to legalize marijuana as President appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Ukraine legalizes medical marijuana

    Oct 16, 2024, 4:10 am By Chris Conrad
    Ukrainian President Zelensky signed a medicinal cannabis law in February, stating "we must finally fairly legalize cannabis-based medicines." The post Ukraine legalizes medical marijuana appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Kamala Harris’ record for cannabis reforms

    Oct 8, 2024, 3:36 pm By Chris Conrad
    The cannabis community rallies in support of Kamala Harris and her pro-reform record during the final weeks of 2024 Presidential campaign. The post Kamala Harris’ record for cannabis reforms appeared first on The Leaf Online.
  • Biden gay-rights pardon restores honor and pay to gay GIs

    Sep 24, 2024, 6:24 pm By WCL News Service
    President Biden pardoned more than 2000 former military personnel June 26, restoring back pay and opening a path to get honorable discharges. The post Biden gay-rights pardon restores honor and pay to gay GIs appeared first on The Leaf Online.

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