Legalization Anniversary Smoke-Sesh Planned at Seattle Center
On Dec 6th hundreds of connoisseurs will celebrate the one year anniversary of legalization in Washington state by consuming cannabis at the Seattle Center.
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Study: Ibuprofen May Prevent Marijuana Memory Problems
A new study reveals the cause of marijuana memory problems, and suggests that over-the-counter painkillers can prevent this drawback of a cannabis lifestyle
Colorado Raids Linked to DOJ Memo Violations, Drug Gangs
Juan Guardarrama, one of the named targets, is known to have a criminal history with potential ties to Cuban and Colombian drug gangs,
Support for Medical Marijuana In Florida Reaches Record High
A new poll by Quinnipiac University reveals that 82% of Florida voters support medical marijuana.
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Washington State Patrol Ordering More Marijuana DUI Tests
Steve Elliott explains that I-502's per se limit on impairment for marijuana DUI has caused police to order lots more blood tests.
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Florida Couple Accidentally Smuggles 11 Pounds of Marijuana
A Florida couple accidentally smuggled 11 pounds of bud in 2 locked suitcases thought to be lost luggage.
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Medical Marijuana Hearings To Be Held in NY in December
New York state lawmakers are planning medical marijuana hearings in Mineola and Buffalo next month.
Denver Dispensary Raid By DEA and IRS Didn't Faze Me
When I applied to work in a dispensary I assumed that a certain amount of risk was involved. At least a dozen dispensaries were raided last week in Denver.
Time for Rhode Island to Tax and Regulate Marijuana
Despite marijuana policy reform leading in the polls nationwide, marriage equality beat it to the finish line in Rhode Island
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Pushing 80, Two Weeks to Live: Patient Cured by Cannabis
Stan Rutner, a retired dentist in his 70's, was brought to the brink of death by conventional cancer treatments, then cured by cannabis.
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Raids in Colorado Raise Questions About Federal Forbearance
Yesterday's raids in Colorado were the largest dispensary crackdown in CO history. US Attorney claims the raided dispensaries violated federal guidelines.
Portland Lawmaker Deciding Vote Defeating Maine Legalization
This morning, the Maine Legislative Council voted 5-5 on whether or not to allow Rep. Diane Russell’s marijuana legalization to be introduced.
Petition Underway to Legalize Cannabis in Germany
A new petition is gaining steam to legalize cannabis in Germany. The petition calls for cannabis for adults over 18, cultivation centers and retail stores.
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Iowa City Meeting Discusses Medical Marijuana
Doctor Steven Jenison helped draft New Mexico's medical marijuana law and spoke in his home state of Iowa about passing legislation there.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.20)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 20, 2013:
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Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Fight Legalization...Again?
On High Times, Russ Belville recounts the pattern of opposition to legalization by dispensaries and others that profit from medical cannabis.
AMA Reconsidering Marijuana Prohibition
The AMA also stated that they would be paying close attention to Colorado and Washington as they begin to implement regulated cultivation and retail marijuana sales.
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Three Myths About the Marijuana Lobby
MPP's Rob Kampia dispels 3 myths about the marijuana lobby: cartels funding legalization, the industry will market to minors and is the next big tobacco.