Oregon Senate Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD
The Oregon Senate passed a bill allowing people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to secure a medical marijuana card in a 19-11 vote.
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Why It's So Hard for Scientists to Study Medical Marijuana
The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 placed marijuana in the most restrictive use category, Schedule I, deeming it a drug with no medicinal value and high potential for abuse. To do clinical research with marijuana, you need a DEA license, and you need to get your study approved by the FDA.
Group Demands Space for Great Atlanta Pot Festival
Organizers of "The Great Atlanta Pot Festival" sued Atlanta, claiming the city violated their civil rights by refusing them a permit to hold their event.
New Jersey Will Expand Medical Marijuana Program
In early April, Gov. Chris Christie proposed allocating $1.6 million to fund New Jersey’s medical marijuana program, doubling the initial spending plan.
Measure Introduced to Form Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy
Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) has introduced federal legislation that would establish a National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy.
Alaska Prepares for 2014 Ballot Initiative
On Tuesday, marijuana policy reform activists in Alaska presented a drafted ballot initiative that calls for taxing and regulating marijuana like alcohol.
DARE: Failing American Youth and Taxpayers for Thirty Years
Leading scholar, author and activist for youth drug education, Marsha Rosenbaum, Ph.D, criticizes DARE’s ineffectiveness and expense for thirty years.
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Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske: No State Can Nullify Federal Marijuana Ban
President Barack Obama’s drug czar, Gil Kerlikowske, toed a strict line on marijuana Wednesday, saying federal laws will prevail regardless of state-level efforts to legalize pot.
Congress Predicts Current Congress Will Legalize Hemp
Along with his general optimism for where the issue is going, Blumenauer predicted that the current Congress will legalize hemp growing.
MMA Ref Josh Rosenthal Busted with $6 Million of Cannabis
Josh Rosenthal, one of the best referees in MMA, has plead guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute cannabis...
63% of District of Columbia Voters Support Marijuana Legalization
A poll by Public Policy Polling, funded by Marijuana Policy Project and Drug Policy Alliance, revealed that 63% of DC voters support regulating marijuana.
Kansas Governor Signs Public Benefits Drug Test Bill
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law a bill that requires applicants for benefits to undergo a drug test if there is "reasonable suspicion".
Medical Marijuana Advocates Applaud Passage of Illinois Bill
The Illinois House voted to pass HB1, which creates a framework to protect physicians and qualified medical marijuana patients from arrest and prosecution.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.04.17)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of April 10, 2013.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.17)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 17, 2013:
New York Health Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
Sen. Diane Savino and Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried introduced the medical marijuana bill and are optimistic about its chances in the Senate.
Court Rejects Researcher's Bid to Grow Medical Marijuana
The US Court of Appeals rejected Dr. Lyle Craker's appeal of the decision to deny him a license to grow medical marijuana for research purposes.
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Conservatives Push Marijuana Reform in Congress
There's a new congressional push to end the federal War on Pot in the states – and it's being spearheaded by some of the most conservative members of the Republican conference.