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Hillsboro, OR Temporary Dispensary Ban Won't Be Permanent
A proposed temporary dispensary ban in Hillsboro, Oregon is not meant to become permanent, according to Planning Director Colin Cooper.
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WA State Attorney General Approves I-502 Moratoriums
With the recent opinion on I-502 moratoriums released by WA State AG, it seems that local governments can effectively ignore the state laws and ban even state-backed and controlled retailers within their jurisdiction
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Changing on Medical Marijuana
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told the Las Vegas Sun it's time to look at medical marijuana, although he's never tried it. “I think we need
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced
A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania state senators has introduced Senate Bill 1182, the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act. This is the first time in recent Pennsylvania Senate history
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Bill Murray's Thoughtful AMA: The War on Drugs Is a Failure
Opposing Views covers Bill Murray's Ask Me Anything on Reddit, in which he states that the war on drugs is a failure.
President Obama: Marijuana Less Dangerous Than Alcohol; Legalization in WA and CO “Important”
In a profile published online over the weekend in New Yorker magazine, President Barack Obama continued his softening towards marijuana legalization...
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CNN: Pot Smokers Fight Stereotypes
CNN covers stories of cannabis consumers that fight stereotypes and dispel the stigma surrounding cannabis.
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HuffPost: Illinois Pharmacists Want in on Medical Marijuana
With Illinois officials working out the kinks of the new medical marijuana law, pharmacists have shown interest in dispensing the meds.
Poll: Strong Majority Of DC Residents Want Marijuana Legal
Residents of the District of Columbia favor legalizing marijuana for adults, according to the findings of a Washington Post poll, released Wednesday.
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Arizona Patients Bought 3 Tons of MMJ Last Year
Medical marijuana patients in Arizona purchased over 3 tons of cannabis in 2013.
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Leaf Science: 3 Studies Show Health Benefits of Vaporizers
Leaf Science explores 3 studies showing the health benefits of vaporizers over smoking cannabis.
Legalization Will Hurt Mexican Cartels, But How Much?
It increasingly seems possible that more states might legalize. But what does this mean where Mexican cartels make enormous profits by trafficking.
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Activists Detained at Six Flags for Pro-Marijuana Shirts
For the second time, activists were detained at Six Flags in Arlington, Texas for wearing pro-marijuana shirts.
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Italian City of Turin Votes in Favor of Legalizing Medical Cannabis
The city council of Italian city of Turin has approved a motion in favor of legalizing cannabis on Tuesday, becoming the first major city in...
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.01.15)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 15, 2014.
After Lengthy Floor Debate, New Hampshire General Assembly Approves Marijuana Legalization
After a heated and lengthy debate on the floor of the New Hampshire General Assembly, the lower chamber of New Hampshire’s legislature today voted 170 to 162 in favor of House Bill 492, which seeks to legalize under state law
CBD Compound in Marijuana Could Replace Need for Antipsychotics
Dutch and British scientists say CBD in marijuana could be more effective than leading medications for psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia since...
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Parents Come Out of the Pot Closet
Adults, from parents to baby boomers, are lining up to purchase recreational cannabis in Colorado. Many are giving