February 11, 2013
02/11/2013
Lawmaker Seeks to Study Regulating Marijuana in New Mexico

Lawmaker Seeks to Study Regulating Marijuana in New Mexico

New Mexico State Senator Ortiz y Pino requested that the Economic Development Department conduct a study on the financial implications (of both revenue and cost savings) of taxing...
February 11, 2013
02/11/2013
Virginia Attorney General Evolving on Marijuana Legalization

Virginia Attorney General Evolving on Marijuana Legalization

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Tea Party favorite and presumed Republican candidate for Governor, opened up on his views regarding marijuana legalization while addressing a group of...
February 11, 2013
02/11/2013
Justin Bieber Apologizes for Smoking Weed on ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL Video)

Justin Bieber Apologizes for Smoking Weed on ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL Video)

Justin Bieber apologized for smoking weed on Saturday Night Live (SNL) this week. With Colorado and Washington legalizing recreational marijuana, why do people still feel the need...
February 8, 2013
02/08/2013
Piece of the Week | Donut Twist Pipes

Piece of the Week | Donut Twist Pipes

This week we take a look at a specific seller on Etsy that caught my eye: Pocketbub and their Donut Twist pipes. This Donut Twist spoon and chillum are found...
February 8, 2013
02/08/2013
Trailer for “Evergreen” Film on WA’s Marijuana Legalization

Trailer for “Evergreen” Film on WA’s Marijuana Legalization

“Evergreen: The Road to Legalization in Washington” is an upcoming documentary looking into all aspects of the passage of I-502. The trailer for the film has been...
February 8, 2013
02/08/2013
Adolescent Alcohol Fear Rising, Marijuana Fear Falling

Adolescent Alcohol Fear Rising, Marijuana Fear Falling

In a report written with an obvious “Reefer Madness” mentality, there are actually some very refreshing statistics. From 2002 to 2011, the percentage of adolescents that perceive...
February 8, 2013
02/08/2013
Another Colorado Town Bans Marijuana Clubs

Another Colorado Town Bans Marijuana Clubs

Steamboat Springs, Colorado is the latest of many CO cities adopting ’emergency’ ordinances to prevent the formation of private marijuana clubs. Most CO cities banning marijuana clubs...
February 8, 2013
02/08/2013
MA DPH Looking for Input While Writing Regulations

MA DPH Looking for Input While Writing Regulations

Earlier in the week, we posted a blog from one of our Board Members, Dr. Karen Munkacy, who is working hard on making sure that implementation of Massachusetts’ medical...
February 8, 2013
02/08/2013
DEA, Police Raid Three Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Plus Home in San Bernardino

DEA, Police Raid Three Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Plus Home in San Bernardino

Federal drug agents, local police, city attorney’s investigators and code enforcement officers fanned out across San Bernardino on Wednesday, raiding a chain of medical marijuana dispensaries and a...
February 8, 2013
02/08/2013
ASA Announces National Conference in DC, Feb. 22-25

ASA Announces National Conference in DC, Feb. 22-25

Scientists, patients, doctors, advocates, lawyers, policymakers unite to advance public health policy reforms. The country’s leading medical marijuana advocacy group, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), formally announced...
February 8, 2013
02/08/2013
Mexico’s President, Enrique Peña Nieto, Opposes Legalizing Marijuana, Calls It ‘A Gateway Drug’

Mexico’s President, Enrique Peña Nieto, Opposes Legalizing Marijuana, Calls It ‘A Gateway Drug’

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has vowed to cut down on the violence, and he recently talked about his priorities.
February 8, 2013
02/08/2013
Medical Marijuana Patients Missing in Supreme Court Argument

Medical Marijuana Patients Missing in Supreme Court Argument

In a highly-publicized and widely-watched medical marijuana case, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday on whether municipalities should be able to ban local medical marijuana distribution, an...
February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
Fund Raiser for Brave Mykayla Comstock

Fund Raiser for Brave Mykayla Comstock

Brave Mykayla and her family are making big news.  Their unique decision to use cannabis to help with Mykayla’s cancer has caused quite a stir.  SKUNK Magazine and the...
By: Anna Diaz
February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
Washington Adds More Public Marijuana Forums

Washington Adds More Public Marijuana Forums

Thanks to the popularity of Washington’s public marijuana forums discussing I-502, state officials have added new forums and changed the remaining scheduled forums to larger venues. “Clearly there...
February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
Amendment 64 Task Force Backs Marijuana DUI Regulation

Amendment 64 Task Force Backs Marijuana DUI Regulation

Unfortunately, the Amendment 64 Implementation Task Force recommended a marijuana DUI regulation that is similar to Washington’s. On the plus side, the task force recommends giving warnings...
February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
Rhode Island Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed

Rhode Island Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed

State Rep. Edith Ajello (D-Providence), chair of the House Judiciary Committee, announced Wednesday she had introduced a bill to make marijuana legal for adults 21 and over...
February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
Shrinking Labor Unions See Relief in Marijuana Industry

Shrinking Labor Unions See Relief in Marijuana Industry

The United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW), the nation’s largest retail union, currently has about 3,000 members that work in the marijuana industry. Most of these workers work...
February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.02.06)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.02.06)

The California Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a key case on whether localities can ban dispensaries, and medical marijuana bills died in two Midwest states, and...
February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
Arizer Extreme Q Vaporizer Review

Arizer Extreme Q Vaporizer Review

As an owner and regular user of my Arizer Solo Portable Vaporizer, I was eager to get my hands on a stationary vaporizer with similar build quality. Thanks...
February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
Plan to Legalize Medical Marijuana in North Carolina to Be Introduced

Plan to Legalize Medical Marijuana in North Carolina to Be Introduced

North Carolina state Representative Kelly Alexander will introduce a comprehensive plan to legalize marijuana for medicinal use only.