Guatemalan President Will Present Plan to Legalize Marijuana, Opium Production
Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina said Wednesday his country could present a plan before year's end to legalize the production of marijuana and opium poppies.
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Maryland House Judiciary Committee Kills Decriminalization Bills
The two bills, SB 364 and HB 880 would have respectively decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana and regulated marijuana like alcohol.
Mississippi Assembly Passes Limited Medical Marijuana Bill
The Mississippi General Assembly passed HB 1231, legalizing certain, very limited medical marijuana extracts for patients suffering from seizure disorders.
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Tax Filings Give Hint to Number of Marijuana Shops in L.A.
Los Angeles' finance office says 457 pot shops filed to pay tax renewals this year, three times as many as are allowed to stay open under Proposition D
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.02)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 2, 2014:
Obama Needs to Slap Down His Rogue DEA Chief
DEA's Michele Leonhart told a congress her agency is "fighting back" against Justice Department policies tolerating marijuana in states where it is legal.
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Most Americans Want Legal Weed Sold in Hometown
Marijuana is becoming more acceptable in the United States, the majority of Americans are willing to allow legal pot commerce to operate in their hometown.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.04.01)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of April 1, 2014:
Minnesota Patients Air TV Ad Attacking Gov. Dayton for Opposing Medical Marijuana
A battle is underway in Minnesota, where Gov. Mark Dayton is standing in the way of an otherwise widely supported medical marijuana bill because he does not want to upset his friends in law enforcement.
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Starbucks Aims to Sell Liquor, But Where Are the Hash Lattes? The Onsite Double Standard
Starbucks wants to sell liquor now. There is an alternative. Instead of serving booze, Starbucks could consider making hash lattes.
Illinois Bill to Add Seizure Conditions to Medical Marijuana Program Advances
At a hearing, members of the Illinois Senate Public Health Committee advanced a bill adding seizures as qualifying medical conditions in a state program.
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Missouri Lawmakers Hold Medical Marijuana Hearing
The Missouri Senate is considering legislation to legalize marijuana use by patients diagnosed by a physician with a debilitating medical condition.
New Jersey Marijuana Prosecutors Reverse Course, Say It’s Time to Legalize
The New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutors Association officially supports legalizing possession of marijuana, an unlikely source of support.
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Vancouver Pizzeria Selling Marijuana-Infused Pies
Mega ILL cafe, a pizzeria in Vancouver, Canada is making headlines this week for its marijuana-infused pizza pies. Said to be the city’s first pizzeria-cum-vapor lounge, the cafe is a “pot friendly”…
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Head of Epilepsy Foundation Wants Marijuana Oil Available
“Charlotte’s Web” is named for Charlotte Figi who has severe epilepsy; she found relief by ingesting the plant’s oil. It is low in THC but rich in CBD.
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Colorado: Surprising Fact About Recreational Pot Sales
Colorado expected a decline in patients seeking medical marijuana but statistics indicate no decrease in the program during the first month of retail sales.
DC Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Signed
“The Simple Possession of Small Quantities of Marijuana Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2013” was signed by the DC mayor after a 10 to 1 council vote.
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Oregon Drops Proposed Ban on Pot-Laced Munchies for Medical Marijuana Cardholders
The Oregon Health Authority seeks only to ban marijuana-laced products that are made or packaged in ways that might appeal to children.