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CO Resident Files Suit Against Stoned Driving Bill
Brandon Baker of Nunn, Colorado is filing a lawsuit against the soon-to-be-signed stoned driving bill.
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Maine: Let the People Decide on Marijuana Legalization!
It will be a straight up or down vote on marijuana legalization, regulatory authority will fall to the legislature if the people of Maine vote in favor.
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Grand Rapids City Manager Comments on Decriminalization
Greg Sundstrom, city manager of Grand Rapids, Michigan, spoke in his latest video blog about the effects marijuana decriminalization has had in the city.
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Marijuana By Itself Not a Significant Factor in Fatal and Injury Crashes in 2012, Arizona DPS Data Shows
Marijuana by itself was not much of a factor in injury and fatal crashes probed last year by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
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Medical Marijuana: Big Pharma’s Campaign to Eliminate State-Sanctioned Cannabis Competitors?
Professor Benjamin Leff, a tax law expert at American University Washington College of Law, thinks he has a clever solution to free legit marijuana dealers from the Feds insane tax laws, run your business as a social welfare organization under 501(c)(4).
New York: The Hempire State?
Marijuana law reform is gaining some serious momentum in New York as we approach the end of this year’s legislative session.
Murder of Glass Artist Could Be Tied to Boston Bombers
The world was duly shocked at the Boston Marathon bombings, but information has come out suggesting that one or both of the alleged Boston Bomber Brothers..
Worth Repeating: National Cancer Institute Says Pot Fights Cancer
Last year, the National Cancer Institute — “the U.S. government’s principal agency for cancer research” — created a stir by publishing the truth: the molecules found in pot kill breast and lung cancers in lab tests. Marijuana remains a federally illegal, schedule 1 drug.
OAS Releases Historic Report on Drug Policy Alternatives
OAS released a report on drug control that includes an assessment of the current state of affairs and looks at scenarios for directions in drug policy.
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CO Training State's First Weed-Friendly Police Dog
Washington has already begun training new police dogs that do not alert police to marijuana, and Colorado is now getting on board.
Poll: Almost No One Thinks Marijuana Users Should Be Jailed
Reason-Rupe released polling data that revealed only a minuscule percentage of Americans believe that marijuana use and possession should result in jail.
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PA Police Arrest Speakers, Organizers at Marijuana Rally
The fifth monthly Smoke Down Prohibition rally in Philadelphia ended with police breaking through the crowd to arrest several individuals.
After Senate Vote, Illinois Now Waits on Governor Quinn to Become the 19th Medical Marijuana State
Illinois House Bill 1 (HB1) now goes to Governor Quinn and if he signs it, Illinois would become the country's 19th medical marijuana state...
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New York Senator Plans to Introduce Legalization Bill
The legalization bill allows 6 plants for home growers. Marijuana would be regulated by the Liquor Authority and taxed up to $50 an ounce.
Federal MMJ Court Support, Press Conference with Bob Filner
Showing great leadership, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has taken up the issue of medical cannabis and since he was elected has vocalized his support.
Poll: What Do You Think of the New Washington State Marijuana Logo?
What Do You Think of the New Washington State Marijuana Logo? Let other Weedists know in this poll and leave your comment...
WA Releases Draft Rules for Marijuana Industry
Washington's Liquor Control Board released draft regulations for the state's legal marijuana industry yesterday.
'Remedy' Witness Takes Stand in Street Stop Case
In 2003, the NYPD agreed to institute a series of written reforms aimed to audit street stops in the case of Daniels v. The City of New York.