Indiana: Latest Red State to Go Green
A majority of Indiana residents believe that marijuana should be legally regulated like alcohol and nearly 80 percent of Hoosiers support taxing it.
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Few Pot Shops Set to Open in Denver on New Year's
Only five to ten Denver pot shops are expected to have their licenses and inspections in time to open on January 1, of over 100 with pending applications.
Uruguay to Become First Nation to Legalize Marijuana
The Uruguay Senate is expected to pass a bill to make it the first nation in the world to regulate the cultivation, distribution, and sale of marijuana.
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New Video Shows Consequences of Possession Arrests in NYC
A new video shows the life-changing consequences of marijuana possession arrests in New York City, even if the charges are eventually thrown out.
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Marijuana Does Not Cause Schizophrenia, Harvard Study Finds
A new Harvard study finds no evidence that marijuana causes schizophrenia.
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Colorado Dispensary Owners Struggling with Packaging
Colorado dispensary owners are having trouble finding packaging that meets the standards of Amendment 64's regulations.
Customer Gets Blunt in Burger, Calls Cops for Some Reason
TMZ is reporting one lucky winner at a Wendy’s in Lovejoy, Georgia, received in addition to her cheese a “half-smoked” blunt found in the sandwich itself.
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CA in Danger of Brain Drain Due to Lack of Regulation
Thanks to a lack of regulation, California has become an unstable MMJ market and may lose their entrepreneurs to other states.
DPA Files California Marijuana Legalization Initiative, But…
The DPA effort may not be the perfect marijuana legalization initiative, but it is out there now, at least as a place holder.
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California Vape Pens Under Fire
Vape pens are under fire from officials in California, even being banned the same as cigarettes in places.
DEA to Create New Drug Category for Dabs
The DEA is currently looking to create a new drug classification for cannabis concentrates, known by many names, including earwax, BHO, or dabs.
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Nigerian Farmers 'Abandon Food Crops for Cannabis'
Nigeria's anti-narcotics agency claims that most farmers are abandoning food crops for cannabis.
Medical Marijuana: A Community of Voices - WA Event 12/21/13
An indoor rally is planned on December 21, 2013 in Seattle "to support the preservation of medical marijuana and patient's rights in Washington State,"...
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Scientist Who Discovered THC Receives Honorary Degree
Raphael Mechoulam, the scientist who first isolated and synthesized THC, received an honorary degree.
Think Tank Issues Guidebook: "How To Regulate Cannabis"
Policy should minimize potential harms and maximize potential benefits associated with cannabis, according to "How to Regulate Cannabis: A Practical Guide".
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Portland's Legalization Takes Effect Today
Portland, Maine's marijuana legalization takes effect today.
Jamaican Scientist Launches Medical Marijuana Firm
A Jamaican scientist is launching a medical marijuana firm to conduct research on the plant.
Missouri Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Filed
Activists with Show-Me Cannabis Reform have been crisscrossing Missouri to lay the groundwork for marijuana legalization; now they've taken the next step.