Regulate Marijuana, Don’t Prosecute It
Thursday’s raid on The Greener Side, a medical marijuana resource center, can hardly be considered a top priority.
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June San Diego Americans for Safe Access Meeting
Join patients, advocates, scientists, and concerned citizens June 11th from 7pm - 9pm for the June San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access meeting.
Nevada Legislators Approve Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Brian Sandoval, who has previously acknowledged that he is open to the idea of regulating medical cannabis dispensaries.
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Man Gets 11 Pounds of Pot in Mail by Mistake
It sounds like a stoner’s dream, but it’s been a bit of a nightmare for a California man who recently got an unexpected FedEx delivery: 11 pounds of marijuana .
Maine to Vote on Marijuana Legalization
Advocates turned in double signatures for an initiative in Portland. Residents statewide may get the opportunity to vote on marijuana legalization as well.
Minorities Disproportionately Arrested in US for Marijuana
The ACLU released a new report affirming NORML’s data that minorities are disproportionately arrested at a rate four times higher than whites for cannabis.
New York Assembly Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
This is a simple matter of compassion. This is the fourth time the State Assembly has passed a medical marijuana bill. Now it’s time for the Senate to act.
Medical Cannabis Is a “Hoax,” Says Bloomberg
In case you need any clarifying on where Michael Bloomberg stands on weed, the mayor called medical cannabis a “hoax” on his WOR radio appearance Friday.
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DC Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Will Open... Someday
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Washington DC have been ready to open for a month, but are still being delayed by the Department of Health.
Texas Unemployment Drug Testing Bill Passes
Gov. Rick Perry (R) had called on the legislature to pass both bills. It is almost certain that he will sign the unemployment drug testing bill into law.
Oregon Legislature Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD
“Each person who suffers has different levels of how they’re impacted... This is about providing a legal avenue for people suffering from PTSD.”
AB 473 Falls Short in California Assembly
The California Assembly rejected AB 473 on Friday. The 35-37 vote means the effort by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano to regulate medical cannabis will not move on.
Medical Marijuana Lobby Day - June 17, Washington DC
Students for Sensible Drug Policy will convene a medical marijuana lobby day to encourage Congress to allow states to create their own cannabis policies.
Vaporizer Company Wants Amanda Bynes for Spokeswoman
Bronson got a minimal icon of his own face on his, and the Game’s is adorned with fancy gold leaf. What would an Amanda Bynes signature vape look like?
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UFC Raises Testing Threshold for Marijuana to WADA Standard
UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner said the testing threshold for marijuana will be raised from 50ng/mL to 150ng/mL.
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Decriminalization Now in Effect in St. Louis, Missouri
Those caught with marijuana will be given a ticket instead of jail. The decriminalization bill was sponsored by anti-cannabis Alderman Shane Cohn.
3 Massachusetts Towns Are Open to Medical Marijuana Clinics
While most south suburbs in Massachusetts are wary of medical marijuana dispensaries, at least three towns in this area have signaled they might welcome...
Starbucks of Weed, Brought to You by Ex-Microsoft Executive
Shively said he hoped Diego Pellicer could become to weed what Starbucks is to coffee, he has the support of at least one lawmaker, WA Rep Reuven Carlyle.