Farm Bill Passes Second Chamber With Hemp, No Drug Testing
The Senate passed the Farm Bill, meaning that the legislation, which authorizes industrial hemp growing by universities, will now go to President Obama.
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Marijuana Legalization on the Ballot This Year in Alaska
Alaskan officials have confirmed that an initiative for marijuana legalization will be on this year's ballot.
Delaware Finalizes Compassion Center Rules
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has finalized regulations for a single medical marijuana compassion center.
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Legalizing Medical Marijuana Drops Suicide Rates
Huffington Post covers a new report showing that legalizing medical marijuana drops suicide rates among males in their 20's and 30's.
Did Cannabis Really Kill Gemma Moss? - You Decide
The death of British resident Gemma Moss is, without a doubt, a tragedy any way you look at it. I want to be very clear at the outset that, while I am suspicious of the coroner's ruling of a cannabis overdose, I in no way intend
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Study Explains Why Marijuana Is Not Bad for Asthma
Leaf Science covers a new study that explains why marijuana is not bad for asthma.
Key Marijuana Policy Reform Bills, 2014
With 86% support for allowing medical marijuana, state legislators are increasingly realizing the public supports marijuana policy reforms.
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DC Council Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana
Huffington Post reports that the Washington DC district council voted to decriminalize marijuana yesterday.
Congress Slams Drug Czar's Office for Relying on Propaganda
Congressional Members Slam Drug Czar's Office for Failing to Acknowledge Facts About Marijuana and Relying on Marijuana 'Propaganda'
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Welcome to the Jungle: Pot Tourism
The Daily Beast reports the inaugural journey of Colorado Cannabis Tours, and explores the fledgling pot tourism industry.
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CO Open Container Bill Would Make Violations Harder to Prove
A new Colorado marijuana open container bill would make violations harder to prove.
Hawaii: 66 Percent of Voters Back Legalizing Cannabis
Sixty-six percent of respondents said they endorsed legalizing cannabis, an increase of nine points since pollsters last posed the question in 2012.
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Massachusetts Issues First 20 Dispensary Licenses
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued 20 dispensary licenses Friday, the first to be issued in the state.
Could Different Drug Policies Have Saved Philip Seymour Hoffman?
The tragic death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has prompted grief and praise for his talent. It also, naturally, has prompted discussions of addiction.
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Ladybud: Cannabis Activist Diane Fornbacher’s Journey
Ladybud tells the story of its publisher, cannabis activist and NORML Woman's Alliance board member Diane Fornbacher.
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Bloomberg: Eric Holder’s Pot Problem
Bloomberg describes the federal pot problem for banks and the cannabis industry, pointing out that Holder's guidelines are not enforceable in court.
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Bill Proposes Legal Cannabis in France
French senator Esther Benbassa introduced a bill last week that would allow and regulate legal cannabis in France.
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Legal Marijuana In Uruguay Lets Scientists Finally Study It
Leaf Science reports that scientists in Uruguay plan to study marijuana beginning in April, when regulations for legal marijuana will be released.