Feds Raid Another 103 SoCal Marijuana Stores
Federal agents raided 103 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles County. The U.S. Attorney's Office called the targets "illegal marijuana stores."
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Arizona Legalization Effort Collecting Signatures for 2014
An initiative for marijuana legalization that would amend Arizona's constitution, much like Colorado's Amendment 64, was filed yesterday.
Drug Prohibitions Hurt Science, Researchers Charge
A group of scientists argue that global drug prohibition has not only compounded the harms of drug use, but also produced the worst censorship of research.
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Longmont, Colorado Bans Marijuana Businesses and Clubs
The city council in Longmont, Colorado voted 4-2 (with one council member absent) to ban marijuana businesses and 6-0 to ban private cannabis clubs.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 12, 2013:
Sativa Magazine: Educating Ganjapreneurs
Sativa Magazine strives to provide business advice tailored specifically to cannabusinesses & the information needed to have a holistic understanding of...
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Seattle Officials Recommend Private Cannabis Clubs, Delivery
Among the recommendations are the request for private cannabis clubs and take a close look into allowing home delivery of marijuana.
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Colorado Marijuana Mogul Busted in Alabama for Possession
Vincent Keber, managing director of the company behind Dixie Elixirs, was arrested for possession at the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
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Marc Emery Released from Solitary Confinement
Marc Emery, Canada’s “Prince of Pot," has been released from a week of solitary confinement in a Mississippi prison for...
Oklahoma Approves Unscientific Per Se Limits For Cannabis
Under such per se laws, a motorist who tests positive for the presence of such compounds is guilty per se (in fact) of a criminal traffic safety violation.
How a Doctor Came to Believe in Medical Marijuana
A California M.D. says it’s time to repeal marijuana-prohibition laws. ‘At long last and practically against my will, I am doing the right thing,’ writes Daniela Drake.
New Jerseyans Ready to Decriminalize Marijuana, Poll Finds
The poll comes as the legislature is considering Senate Bill 1977, which would decriminalize the possession of up to 50 grams of marijuana.
What Will Legal Marijuana Look Like in Washington?
Here are the Initial Draft Rules [for legal marijuana in Washington] promulgated by the state Liquor Control Board.
Medicinal Marijuana Stops Seizures, Brings Hope to a Little Black Forest Girl
Charlotte was having violent seizures 20, 40, 60 times a day. Her parents tried at least a dozen medications, many with harmful side effects. Despite some promising starts, nothing worked. CPR brought…
Even More Science Suggesting Cannabinoids May Halt Diabetes
Based on these data, it can be suggested that THCV may be useful for the treatment of the metabolic syndrome and/or type 2 diabetes (adult onset diabetes)
Marijuana-Based Medicines Okayed in France
France has modified its Public Health Code to allow for the use of marijuana-based medicines, apparently including raw marijuana itself.
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Pro-Marijuana Group Sensible BC Unveils New Billboard in Push to Legalize Marijuana
Sensible BC has already auto-dialed nearly 1.4-million households in the province trying to drum up support and is now set to unveil a new billboard in West Vancouver Monday.
Legalization Short by 4 Votes in ME House; Senate to Vote
On Friday, marijuana reformers recorded the closest vote for a legalization measure on the floor of a state legislature in recent history.