Category: Medical Marijuana

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Medical marijuana news and commentary

January 28, 2013
01/28/2013
Marijuana Policy Project has Big Plans for 2013

Marijuana Policy Project has Big Plans for 2013

Marijuana Policy Project has big plans for 2013. On the agenda are things such as decriminalizing marijuana possession in Vermont, legalizing medical marijuana in New Hampshire, and...
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January 28, 2013
01/28/2013
San Diego Medical Marijuana Mogul Gets Eight Years

San Diego Medical Marijuana Mogul Gets Eight Years

A San Diegan was sentenced Thursday to eight years in prison for creating two medical marijuana dispensaries as a front for a multimillion-dollar drug dealing operation, the...
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January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
US Attorney Melinda Haag Ditches Public Event

US Attorney Melinda Haag Ditches Public Event

US Attorney Melinda Haag was scheduled to participate in an educational panel at Golden Gate University’s law school. Pro-MMJ protesters quickly organized to protest the event, but once Haag...
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January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
Lawsuit Seeks Faster Track for New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program

Lawsuit Seeks Faster Track for New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program

Lawyers for two South New Jersey medical-marijuana patients are expected to ask a Superior Court judge Thursday to order sweeping changes to make the drug more accessible...
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January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
Is It Time for Another DC Marijuana Initiative?

Is It Time for Another DC Marijuana Initiative?

In the wake of the legalization victories in Colorado and Washington last November, and medical marijuana in Massachusetts, activists are talking about where the next marijuana reform...
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January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
Marijuana Legalization Would Promote Drug Use, DEA Contends

Marijuana Legalization Would Promote Drug Use, DEA Contends

Recent state efforts to legalize marijuana pose a challenge for the Drug Enforcement Administration, because they would increase marijuana’s availability and promote drug use, the DEA said...
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January 25, 2013
01/25/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.23)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.23)

An important federal court ruling, medical marijuana bills start popping up in the states, more providers get prosecuted, and LA continues to stumble toward a resolution of...
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January 24, 2013
01/24/2013
Product Review: Flower of Life Canna Mist

Product Review: Flower of Life Canna Mist

Tincture is a liquid form of cannabis that is a great option for any person who wants to medicate without smoking or eating. Especially for medical marijuana...
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January 24, 2013
01/24/2013
South Dakota Finally Taking a Step to Protect MMJ Patients

South Dakota Finally Taking a Step to Protect MMJ Patients

In an effort that already feels weak vs. other states’ Medical Marijuana efforts, Rep. Dan Kaiser and Sen. Craig Tieszen circulated a measure among other South Dakota lawmakers Tuesday to make...
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January 24, 2013
01/24/2013
Antioch, California Moves Ahead with Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Antioch, California Moves Ahead with Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

The Antioch, California City Council voted 3-2 for an outright pot ban, ultimately siding with city staff over concerns about the secondary effects of marijuana facilities —...
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January 24, 2013
01/24/2013
Medical Marijuana Supplier, Matt Davies, Speaks out on Federal Charges

Medical Marijuana Supplier, Matt Davies, Speaks out on Federal Charges

Matt Davies, the 34-year-old father of two is caught between state law that permits medical marijuana and federal law that declares all marijuana illegal. He talks to...
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January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
Weedist Women: Madeline Martinez

Weedist Women: Madeline Martinez

  Weedists: Meet Madeline Martinez “Weedists are the people who are out there fighting the good fight and these are their stories.” I met Madeline Martinez when I...
By: Anna Diaz
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January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
National Medical Marijuana Company’s Revenue is up 1,100%

National Medical Marijuana Company’s Revenue is up 1,100%

Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), is a national medical marijuana company that has products available in many states that have medical marijuana. The company’s net income was $3.39M...
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January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
Bills Filed in Oklahoma for Medical Marijuana and Penalty Reduction

Bills Filed in Oklahoma for Medical Marijuana and Penalty Reduction

State Sen. Constance Johnson has filed separate bills to establish a medical marijuana program in Oklahoma and to reduce the penalties for possession of small amounts of...
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January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
War on Marijuana – Protecting Teens? Hasn’t Worked

War on Marijuana – Protecting Teens? Hasn’t Worked

Steve Chapman explains the failures of existing drug laws to protect minors. He cites the fact that while alcohol and tobacco use have decreased in teens over...
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January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
Support Rises from Both Parties to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Iowa

Support Rises from Both Parties to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Iowa

The Iowa debate about medical marijuana is growing, with both support and opposition from all sides of the political spectrum.
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January 23, 2013
01/23/2013

Federal Court Denies Petition to Reschedule Marijuana

In a 28-page decision, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has denied petitioners’ request to overturn the July 2011 denial by the...
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January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
Austin, Texas Lawmaker, Elliott Naishtat, Files Medical Marijuana Bill

Austin, Texas Lawmaker, Elliott Naishtat, Files Medical Marijuana Bill

Representative Elliott Naishtat, D-Austin, has filed a bill that stops well short of legalizing marijuana, but still provides a medical excuse to avoid punishment.
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January 23, 2013
01/23/2013
City Attorney Refuses Mayor’s Request to Drop Cases

City Attorney Refuses Mayor’s Request to Drop Cases

City Attorney Jan Goldsmith dashed off a letter to litigants in medical marijuana dispensary cases indicating he is not answerable to his client the Mayor and manufacturing...
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January 22, 2013
01/22/2013
My Favorite Strains: White Widow

My Favorite Strains: White Widow

As Billy Idol never sang: “It’s a nice day for some White Widow!” Accent on the “day”…White Widow is a very intense high containing over 20% THC,...
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