Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 12, 2014.
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DEA's Hiring Policy Admits Pot Isn't as Bad as Other Drugs
Huffington Post reports that the DEA's hiring policy excludes anyone that admits to ever using any illegal drug... except weed.
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Wendy Davis Backs Medical Marijuana
Texas hopeful for Governor Wendy Davis supports medical marijuana, and would consider decriminalization.
Some Drug Sanity From Italy!
Italy's constitutional court struck down a law that removed the distinction between "soft" and "hard" drugs, treating pot possession like heroin possession.
Congress Calls On President Obama To Reclassify Marijuana
18 Members of Congress called on President Obama to reclassify marijuana from its current position as a dangerous drug, alongside heroin and LSD.
Hawaii Legislature Considering Three Marijuana Bills
On Thursday, February 13, Hawaii's Senate Committees on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, and Commerce and Consumer Protection will meet to hear three marijuana-related bills.
Potential Danger Behind Marijuana Edibles
Improperly or unlabeled edibles could find their way into the hands of those who should not be getting any THC in their systems
Tip for Buying Legal Weed in Colorado: You Might Have to Buy a Bag, Sorry
Here is a quick tip for buying legal weed in Colorado that will slightly affect the price of your product at checkout. In the past several weeks...
WebMD Holds Doctorate in Bull$#it
The armchair doctors over at WebMD recently published an article titled: Fatal Car Crashes Involving Pot Use Have Tripled in U.S., Study Finds. On the surface...
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Florida Legislators Introduce Two MMJ Initiatives
Florida Senator Jeff Clemens and Representative Joe Saunders each introduced MMJ initiatives Monday.
Kansas Senator To Lead Valentine’s Day Rally For Patient Access
David Haley will be leading a rally to support patient access starting on the first floor of the Kansas Capitol Rotunda.
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Marco Rubio Won’t Say Whether He Has Smoked Pot
Florida Senator Marco Rubio declined to answer whether he has smoked pot in his life, saying the answer would be taken the wrong way no matter what he says.
Coloradans Split On Whether Pot Hurts State's Image: Poll
According to a recent Quinnipiac University Poll, 51% of overall voting Coloradans said that legal marijuana was bad for the state's wholesome image.
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MMJ Business Seminar, Bud-Tender Training Course in Chicago
A medical marijuana business seminar and bud-tender training course are coming to Chicago February 22nd.
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Marijuana May Fight HIV, Study Finds
A new study shows that marijuana may fight HIV in addition to helping patients with appetite and weight loss problems.
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Kentucky: Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced in House
Rep. Mary Lou Marzian introduced a medical marijuana bill, the Cannabis Compassion Act, in the Kentucky House.
“McGruff” Arrested with Grenade Launcher, 1,000 Weed Plants
An actor who played McGruff the Crime Dog in Galveston, Texas, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possession of 1,000 pot plants and a grenade launcher
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Reason: 50 State Marijuana Law Roundup
Reason's John K. Ross reports on the proposed recreational and medical marijuana laws in the 50 states for 2014.