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Australian Prime Minister Backs Legalization of Medical Cannabis
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has thrown his support behind the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes.
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New Drug Use Data Spoils Prohibitionist Propaganda
While cannabis use in the general population has showed a steady increase (unsurprisingly in our softening cannabis culture), it has leveled off among teen users.
Employers Still Discriminating Against Colorado Cannabis Users
The backward logic of cannabis prohibition continues to create problems for fully functioning, responsible employees who are discriminated against by employers just because they partake of cannabis in their free time.
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Marijuana Money Boosts Washington's Budget
Washington tax coffers could get a $25 million boost by next July and nearly $200 million by mid-2017 from legal marijuana, state economists estimate.
US House Votes on Marijuana-Related Welfare Issue
Late Tuesday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 4137, the Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act. The bill would prohibit recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds from using their TANF funds at stores that sell marijuana.
Sen. Krueger Supports Prospect of Legal Marijuana in New York in 2015
According to the Huffington Post, the state of New York may see the regulation and taxation of marijuana for legal recreational use as early as 2015.
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Nearly 10% of Americans Go to Work High on Weed
Puff, puff, pass the paperwork. About 9.74% of Americans have gone to work under the influence of marijuana, according to a survey conducted by SurveyMonkey for Mashable.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.09.17)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 17, 2014:
New Type of Vaporizer Developed for Hospitals
An Israeli start-up has developed a new type of vaporizing device, which they believe will give more doctors the confidence to prescribe marijuana. The Syqe Inhaler is being marketed as the world’s first metered-dose cannabis vaporizer.
Rally for Medical Marijuana Bill Held at Pennsylvania Capitol
Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to the Capitol from their summer recess Monday, while medical marijuana supporters rallied for Senate Bill 1182, or the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act.
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No Welfare for Weed Bill Passes House of Representatives
The so-called "no welfare for weed bill," which would block pot shops from accepting welfare debit cards, passed the House of Representatives Tuesday. The Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act aims to close the loophole ...
NFL Suspends Ray Rice Indefinitely
The NFL, and sports in general, are (hopefully) waking up to a new generation of policy wherein domestic violence is no longer brushed aside for the good of the record book. I can only hope that the horribly outdated drug policy is also evaluated.
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Marijuana Caregivers Escape Colorado Crackdown
Confronted with a room full of teary parents with sick children, Colorado health authorities on Tuesday changed course on a plan to limit marijuana caregivers to 10 patients.
Supermajority May Be Needed to Pass Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Bill
The Pennsylvania Senate reconvened on September 15 after their summer break, with the passage of medical cannabis near the top of the agenda.
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New York Could Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2015
The state of New York could legalize marijuana for recreational use as early as 2015. State Sen. Liz Krueger (D) will reintroduce the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act during the next legislative session which begins in January...
The Banking Bind: How Federal Law Is Making Business Difficult for Cannabis Dispensaries
While cannabis remains federally illegal, the banks hesitate to serve medical dispensaries despite their treatment as legal businesses by the state.
Help End Marijuana Prohibition in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's next legislative session begins in January, so it's important that we continue to build support for taxing and regulating marijuana like alcohol. If you are a Rhode Island resident, please join us at these upcoming events to learn how you can help end marijuana prohibition in 2015.
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Auditions Begin for Marijuana-Based Reality Show
About 200 people came out to audition for a new web reality show in Denver Saturday. The director of the project calls “The Marijuana Show” The Apprentice meets Shark Tank — if the sharks were dolphins.