Tag: medical marijuana dispensaries

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March 7, 2014
03/07/2014
Legal Pot’s Cash Conundrum

Legal Pot’s Cash Conundrum

On Sunday February 16th, I bought legal weed for the first time from a recreational cannabis store in Denver, CO. I spent a few minutes speaking with some of the employees,...
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March 6, 2014
03/06/2014
Union Gripe Brings Federal Labor Agency Into Marijuana Debate for First Time

Union Gripe Brings Federal Labor Agency Into Marijuana Debate for First Time

The National Labor Relations Board agreed to hear claims of union-busting at the Wellness Connection of Maine, a medical marijuana dispensary. Although the case was settled first, the...
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March 6, 2014
03/06/2014
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.05)

Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.05)

CBD medical marijuana bills are moving in states that have traditionally been unreceptive to medical marijuana, New Mexico moves to increase supply, Maryland promulgates draft rules, and...
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March 5, 2014
03/05/2014
Delaware’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Delaware’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Delaware’s first medical marijuana dispensary will open in September. The program was signed into law in 2011 but was delayed due to fear of federal intervention. But,...
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March 4, 2014
03/04/2014
4 Honest Facts About Marijuana and Schizophrenia

4 Honest Facts About Marijuana and Schizophrenia

Leaf Science shares a possible link between marijuana and schizophrenia, which is now one of the primary arguments being made against legalization of recreational use. But are concerns that...
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March 4, 2014
03/04/2014
Evidence on Marijuana’s Health Effects Is Hazy at Best

Evidence on Marijuana’s Health Effects Is Hazy at Best

Government-sponsored radio doesn’t think the government has done enough research to determine if marijuana is good for your health. I think the question NPR should be asking...
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March 3, 2014
03/03/2014
Vermont Legislature Seeks to Expand Medical Marijuana Program

Vermont Legislature Seeks to Expand Medical Marijuana Program

Vermont’s medical marijuana program has come a long way since the law was first approved by the Legislature back in 2004. In 2011, MPP worked with Vermont legislators...
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February 27, 2014
02/27/2014
Colorado Girl Scouts Told Not to Sell Outside Pot Shops

Colorado Girl Scouts Told Not to Sell Outside Pot Shops

Girl Scouts of Colorado told members that they are not allowed to sell cookies outside dispensaries, comparing them to strip clubs and liquor stores.
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February 27, 2014
02/27/2014
Oregon Considering Bill That Would Permit Dispensary Bans

Oregon Considering Bill That Would Permit Dispensary Bans

Last week, the Oregon Senate unanimously approved legislation to allow local governments to enact reasonable restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries. As passed by the Senate, SB 1531 would allow municipalities to...
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February 27, 2014
02/27/2014
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.26)

Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.26)

The Epilepsy Foundation comes out in support of medical marijuana, the feds delay a PTSD study, CBD bills are popping up, and a battle over local dispensary...
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February 24, 2014
02/24/2014
Study: Dispensaries Impact Neighborhoods Like Coffee Shops

Study: Dispensaries Impact Neighborhoods Like Coffee Shops

A study from University of Colorado Denver found that medical marijuana dispensaries impact neighborhoods no more negatively than coffee shops.
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February 24, 2014
02/24/2014
Girl Scout Selling Cookies Outside Dispensary

Girl Scout Selling Cookies Outside Dispensary

A San Francisco girl scout increased her sales by selling her cookies outside a medical marijuana dispensary.
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February 21, 2014
02/21/2014
Washington House Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban

Washington House Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban

Washington’s House voted 67 to 29 to pass a medical marijuana dispensary ban, in part to protect the profits of the upcoming recreational shops.
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February 20, 2014
02/20/2014
Christian Dispensary Takes on IRS

Christian Dispensary Takes on IRS

A non-profit Christian dispensary in Sacramento is fighting the IRS for the right to deduct business expenses.
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February 20, 2014
02/20/2014
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.19)

Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.19)

California counties continue to struggle with dispensary and growing rules, Reno’s mayor has a change of heart, some Oregon cities may have to change their ways, and...
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February 19, 2014
02/19/2014
Weedist Women: Rowshan Reordan of Green Leaf Lab

Weedist Women: Rowshan Reordan of Green Leaf Lab

Weedists: Meet Rowshan Reordan “Weedists are the people who are out there fighting the good fight and these are their stories.” Green Leaf Lab celebrated its grand opening...
By: Anna Diaz
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February 18, 2014
02/18/2014
Reno Mayor Has Change of Heart, Supports Dispensaries

Reno Mayor Has Change of Heart, Supports Dispensaries

Reno Mayor Bob Cashell has changed his mind, now voicing support for licensing medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
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February 17, 2014
02/17/2014
Identity Verification at Dispensaries May Soon Be Automated

Identity Verification at Dispensaries May Soon Be Automated

New developments may soon allow for automated paperwork and identity verification in dispensaries.
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February 17, 2014
02/17/2014
US To Let Banks Do Business With Licensed Pot Shops

US To Let Banks Do Business With Licensed Pot Shops

Officials at the Department of Justice are preparing guidelines to allow banks to do business with licensed pot shops.
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February 14, 2014
02/14/2014
Massachusetts Dispensaries Will Make Home Deliveries

Massachusetts Dispensaries Will Make Home Deliveries

Massachusetts dispensaries will be allowed to make home deliveries, becoming one of the few places with legal MMJ to allow such services.
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