Undercover Narc Kills Armed Michigan Teen
An undercover Michigan drug task force officer shot and killed a 17-year-old who pulled a weapon and tried to rob him Tuesday afternoon in Southfield.
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Mass. Attorney General's Office Tosses Dispensary Ban
The Massachussetts attorney general's office tossed out Wakefield's ban on medical marijuana dispensaries.
Continuation of San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’ Reign of Terror on the Ill and Infirm
The Littles should have been protected as cannabis patients in the “grow-your-own-style” which San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis says she approves.
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NH Looks to Neighbors for Medical Marijuana Guidance
As New Hampshire moves forward with medical marijuana, it's looking at what works and what doesn't in surrounding states with medical marijuana programs.
Take Action to End Marijuana Prohibition!
The Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013, would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act.
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MI Medical Marijuana Growers Limited to Agricultural Zones
Spring Arbor allows marijuana use and personal growing for qualifying patients, but has limited medical marijuana facilities to land zoned for agriculture.
Nancy Pelosi: State Marijuana Laws Have to Be Respected...Tax and Regulate
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi expressed her support of state laws regarding marijuana and encouraged a tax and regulate policy:
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Colorado Joint Committee Sets First Meetings
The committee will be taking recommendations of the task force and turning them into laws. The joint committee is set to finish their work by March 29.
Are Ex-DEA Reform Opponents Profiting from Prohibition?
Two of the former DEA officials who came out against new pot laws are facing criticism for running a company that may profit from keeping marijuana illegal.
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Copenhagen, Denmark Wants to Import Cannabis from Washington and Colorado
City officials in the capital of Denmark are anxious to legalize marijuana there and import cannabis supplies from Washington, Colorado or both, says...
NM Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Passes House
A decriminalization bill for possession of small amounts of marijuana by adults and depenalize the possession of up to a half pound narrowly passed.
Hawaii Pro-Cannabis Advocates Form New Groups
Hawaii Pro-Cannabis Advocates Form New Groups to advance medical and personal use in the 50th state.
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Texas Marijuana Penalty Reduction Bill Hearing Today
House Bill 184 is scheduled for a hearing today, and would reduce penalties for marijuana possession in Texas.
UN Report Slams Cruel Drug Treatment as "Torture"
Referred to as drug treatment centers or 'reeducation through labor' centers, these are commonly run by police or security forces, or private companies.
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Maryland Health Secretary Backs Medical Marijuana Bill
Joshua Sharfstein, Maryland's health secretary, expressed support for Dan Morhaim's medical marijuana bills.
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Medical Marijuana Bill in Montana Would Ease Over-Regulation
Montana MMJ patients have dropped by about 75% and providers have dropped by more than 90%. A new medical marijuana bill would stop the stranglehold.
Portland (ME) Greens in Marijuana Legalization Referendum
There is a marijuana legalization bill pending in Maine legislature, but some activists in the state's largest city aren't waiting for elected officials.
Weedist Talks to Morgan Fox of Marijuana Policy Project
Morgan Fox is Communications Manager for Marijuana Policy Project. He is from Cleveland, but has lived in Washington DC since he joined MPP in 2008.