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STATES Act reintroduced in Congress to harmonize federal, state cannabis law

Kevin Young Jack Jacobson April 24, 2019
PotGavel

The STATES Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate and largely mirrors its previous version, with two exceptions. The Act is likely to see opposition from conservatives who may see it as a step towards legalization, while some progressives have already claimed it does not go far enough. READ MORE

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