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The Legalization of Recreational Cannabis In Rhode Island
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The Legalization of Recreational Cannabis In Rhode Island

On May 25th, 2022, Rhode Island became the 19th state in America to legalize recreational marijuana. Dan McKee, the Governor of Rhode Island, signed the bill into law less than 24 hours after lawma...

Ben TilfordIllegally Fired Cannabis Employee Wins Back Job And More

Illegally Fired Cannabis Employee Wins Back Job And More

In a massive victory for workers’ rights, Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center rehired employee Ben Telford after being unfairly fired for negotiating union contracts for employees.  The Nationa...

Cannabis Bill RIRhode Island Lawmakers Getting Closer To Marijuana Legalization Deal

Rhode Island Lawmakers Getting Closer To Marijuana Legalization Deal

A Rhode Island senator says lawmakers are “very close” to reaching a deal on a cannabis legalization bill that might be taken up during a special session this fall. Senate President Dominick Rugge...

ACLUMichigan Advocacy Groups Demanding Marijuana Legalization By The End Of 2021

Michigan Advocacy Groups Demanding Marijuana Legalization By The End Of 2021

The Rhode Island chapters of the ACLU and NAACP, along with a coalition of 10 civil rights and drug policy reform advocacy groups, are demanding state lawmakers enact marijuana legalization before...