Politics
Will Missouri Be the Next State to Legalize Rec Cannabis?
There's a chance recreational cannabis will be legalized in Missouri this fall. What's on the ballot and will it pass?
Marie Edinger
September 12, 2022Is There a Solution to California's Cannabis Tax Struggles?
Due to the insanely high percentage of cannabis taxes, businesses are paying a ridiculous amount just to keep their company afloat. However, there may be a compromise in the works that could cut the inflated taxes on cultivation, making California and consumers happy.
Shirley Ju
September 6, 2022An Update on WNBA Star Brittney Griner's Imprisonment in Russia
The basketball star, Brittney Griner, has been sentenced to 9 years of imprisonment in Russia, along with a hefty fine. Biden writes to her and assures her family, as well as the United States, that the situation of returning Brittney home is of the utmost importance. Discussion of a prisoner exchange alongside an undisclosed offer is in the works.
Marie Edinger
September 2, 2022Political Candidates Who Support Marijuana Up for Election in 2022
As more Americans turn in favor of cannabis legalization, so do politicians. Here are some candidates running in 2022 that are pro-marijuana.
Anna Lucia Krupp
August 3, 2022Minnesota Medical Marijuana Finally Gets Gummies
Despite having medical cannabis for years, the options have been pretty limited in Minnesota. Check out the newest addition to the allowed products - edibles.
Anna Lucia Krupp
August 1, 2022Does POC Arrest Rate Improve with Legalization
There are countless arrests for cannabis and the amount made with people of color are exponentially higher. Will cannabis legalization lower these arrests?
Erin Hiatt
July 24, 2022Minnesota “Accidentally” Legalized Edibles
A new law was passed in Minnesota that legalizes the sale of edible THC products. How did this happen and what does this mean for the state of Minnesota?
Paul Barach
July 11, 2022Will the MORE Act Incentivize Bigger Companies to Get Into Cannabis?
The MORE Act is waiting on the Senate to move forward, but will bigger businesses jump into the cannabis industry with other roadblocks in the way.
Erin Hiatt
June 17, 20223 Bills Coming to The Senate for Cannabis Legalization
Read all about what 3 bills the Senate is currently debating on right now which will address decriminalization, social equity, excise tax, and banking reform.
Marie Edinger
June 16, 2022What Would Happen If Cannabis is Changed to Schedule 2?
Despite many states legalizing recreational cannabis, it continues to be considered a Schedule 1 drug on a federal level. Would anything change if cannabis was classified as a Schedule 2 drug? WikiLeaf dives into this issue and what changes we may see if this classification is switched.
Paul Barach
June 9, 2022
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