Category: Medical Marijuana

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Medical marijuana news and commentary

June 27, 2013
06/27/2013
Lawyers Guild Report Condemns Federal Marijuana Policy

Lawyers Guild Report Condemns Federal Marijuana Policy

The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) — the country’s oldest and largest public interest and human rights bar organization — issued a report yesterday addressing the federal government’s flawed policy...
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June 27, 2013
06/27/2013
Hawaii: Governor Signs Measures Amending Medical Cannabis

Hawaii: Governor Signs Measures Amending Medical Cannabis

Democrat Gov. Neil Abercrombie yesterday signed two separate measures into law to amend the state’s 13-year-old medical marijuana program. House Bill 668 transfers the administration of the state’s medicinal cannabis...
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June 27, 2013
06/27/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.26)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.26)

It’s been a good week for medical marijuana in state legislatures, with New Hampshire now poised to become the 19th medical marijuana state, and that’s just for...
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June 27, 2013
06/27/2013
Marijuana Stocks Are Rising, Should You Invest?

Marijuana Stocks Are Rising, Should You Invest?

In an article on The Daily Beast, Winston Ross describes the rising trends of marijuana stocks, but cautions potential investors. Until marijuana is removed from, or rescheduled...
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June 26, 2013
06/26/2013
High Times Cannabis Cup 2013 San Francisco: Day Two

High Times Cannabis Cup 2013 San Francisco: Day Two

The real reason I was down in Richmond for the High Times Medical Cannabis Cup was that they had asked for a representative from reddit’s /r/trees to...
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June 26, 2013
06/26/2013
Vancouver’s Second Medical Cannabis Kush Cup – June 28-30

Vancouver’s Second Medical Cannabis Kush Cup – June 28-30

Canada’s finest medical cannabis will be chosen at Vancouver’s second Kush Cup over the weekend. Along with fine buds, there will be a health expo and entertainment....
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June 26, 2013
06/26/2013
Marijuana Dispensaries Becoming Domain of the 1 Percent

Marijuana Dispensaries Becoming Domain of the 1 Percent

In an article on Huffington Post, Eleazar David Melendez describes the new bureaucratic obstacles that will likely prevent anyone but the very rich from entering into the marijuana...
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June 26, 2013
06/26/2013
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open in Vermont

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open in Vermont

Vermont passed medical marijuana legislation 2 years ago, and now qualifying patients can finally purchase medication at medical marijuana dispensaries. 2 dispensaries have opened in the state over the...
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June 26, 2013
06/26/2013
Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Moving

Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Moving

A bill that would create a registry of medical marijuana outlets and help legitimate the state’s thriving medical marijuana industry passed a major hurdle Monday, winning approval...
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
High Times Cannabis Cup 2013 San Francisco: Day One Dabs

High Times Cannabis Cup 2013 San Francisco: Day One Dabs

All dabs, all the time. That’s what struck me when I walked into the very in-tents area that was described on the official High Times San Francisco...
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
Fund Raiser for the Southern Oregon Four

Fund Raiser for the Southern Oregon Four

The most recent raids on medical cannabis safe access points in Southern Oregon on May 23, 2013 made the news across the country. I could go into...
By: Anna Diaz
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
CT Firm Seeks Approval for Medical Marijuana Production

CT Firm Seeks Approval for Medical Marijuana Production

A firm in Connecticut is seeking approval from the City of Middleton to use 15,000 square feet of a city-owned building as a medical marijuana production facility. The...
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
Parents of Epileptic New Jersey Tot Vivian Wilson Lament Medical Marijuana Delays

Parents of Epileptic New Jersey Tot Vivian Wilson Lament Medical Marijuana Delays

Vivian Wilson, a 2-year-old with a bouncy pigtail and colorful eye patch may be the youngest patient to obtain a medical-marijuana card in New Jersey.
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
Mayors Unanimously Call for Feds to Respect Marijuana Laws

Mayors Unanimously Call for Feds to Respect Marijuana Laws

The US Conference of Mayors unanimously approved a resolution this morning that calls on the federal government to respect local marijuana laws. Resolution No. 32 “reaffirms the...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Taking Your Seat at the Table in California – August 12

Taking Your Seat at the Table in California – August 12

There is an important conversation about medical cannabis happening in Sacramento right now. That conversation will affect how medical cannabis patients get their medicine, who regulates the...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Mayors Demand Change to Federal Policy on Medical Marijuana

Mayors Demand Change to Federal Policy on Medical Marijuana

A resolution calling for change to federal policy is on the agenda at this weekend’s annual mayors meeting As mayors from across the country gather today in...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Medical Marijuana Battle Coming to Florida

Medical Marijuana Battle Coming to Florida

As Florida baby boomers who may have used marijuana in their youth feel the impact of age, they may add to the push for legalization.
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Study: Cannabinoid Could Cut Down on NSAID Hospitalizations

Study: Cannabinoid Could Cut Down on NSAID Hospitalizations

013 NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofren) are among the most widely used analgesic substances in the world. However, the consumption of these products is associated...
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June 21, 2013
06/21/2013
Premium Service at MediCann, San Jose

Premium Service at MediCann, San Jose

I haven’t heard any bad stories about the medical marijuana license process, other than one I have, but when I had an opportunity recently to visit MediCann, one...
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June 21, 2013
06/21/2013
Oregon Panel Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Oregon Panel Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Oregon’s HB 3460 has been approved by a joint budget committee and moves on for a vote in the House. The bill would establish a system to...
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