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NJ Governor Claims He's Not Sabotaging Medical Marijuana
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie denies sabotaging the medical marijuana system in the state.
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How Much Does a Pound of Hash Oil Cost?
The Stranger's sources say "hash oil retails for around $50 per gram in Seattle, with wholesale rates of $20 to $30 per gram. The pound rate...
PTSD and MMJ for Colorado Vet: A Legal Quagmire
In 2003 US Nayy Corpsman Jeremy Usher (now 31) returned to Colorado from tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He suffers from PTSD...
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CO Sheriff's Office: No Objective Test for Marijuana DUI
Aspen police and Pitkin County Sheriff's office have made no arrests for marijuana DUI, because there is no objective test to determine impairment.
Petition - DEA, Stop Misleading the Public About Medical Marijuana
William R. Sherman, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA San Diego Field Division has declared an outright war on medical marijuana patients in San Diego.
Medical Pot a Huge Part of Silicon Valley
San Jose has 106 pot clinics has more than four times the number in San Francisco and twice as many per square mile as LA....
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France Considers Marijuana-based Drug for Muscle Pain
The French government is considering legalizing Sativex, a marijuana-based spray for muscle pain, such as people with multiple sclerosis.
Anti-Marijuana Group Can't Remember Numbers
Kevin Sabet co-founded the anti-marijuana group Project SAM. Sabet claims that 80%, 90% and 95% of MMJ patients have no serious medical problems.
Amendment 64 Task Force Finished Recommendations
Colorado's Amendment 64 Task Force has finished its work. The task force has done a remarkable job tackling the issues of legalizing marijuana in Colorado.
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Oregon Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for PTSD Advances
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed Senate Bill 281 on a 4-1 vote. SB 281 would allow those suffering from PTSD to use medical marijuana.
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Boulder Council Poised Tuesday to Tackle Recreational Marijuana Rules
The Boulder City Council will consider recreational marijuana regulations proposed by city officials at its regular meeting Tuesday, covering topics such...
Study: Nonpsychoactive Cannabinoid Mitigates Colitis
The administration of the nonpsychotropic cannabinoid cannabigerol (CBG) mitigates colitis in a preclinical model and should be assessed in clinical trials.
'Deeply Troubled' Judge OKs On-Campus Arrest; 'Perp Walks' and Privacy
A student caught selling marijuana off campus cannot sue police for arresting him at school. Was it a 'perp walk?' A federal judge was "deeply troubled"...
A Vision for a New NORML
Our nation needs a lobby such as the new NORML, firmly planted, and nationally respected, which will protect the rights of cannabis consumers.
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Marijuana Legalization May Be Unstoppable
On Tuesday, US Attorney General Eric Holder told America to expect a decision "soon" on how he'll respond to the recent legalization of pot by Colorado and Washington state. The same day, legislative committees in New Mexico and Hawaii approved bills to decriminalize marijuana possession and Oregon lawmakers introduced a legalization bill. Rhode Island legislators also held a hearing on a bill to legalize and tax marijuana.
Rhode Island House Concludes Testimony on Regulating Marijuana
The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee convened this evening to take testimony on H 5274, the Marijuana Regulation, Control, and Taxation Act.
Barack Obama, Eric Holder: Replace US Attorney Laura Duffy
Laura Duffy must be replaced with a US Attorney that is willing to work with elected officials and the community, rather than wage war against them.
Florida State Lawmakers Will Consider Medical Marijuana Bill
Florida State Sen. Jeff Clemens introduced a bill today that would allow Floridians with debilitating medical conditions to legally obtain & use marijuana.