February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.02.06)

This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.02.06)

A Massachusetts cop had his own informal prescription drug take-back program, but that was pretty innocuous compared to some of this week’s other entries. Let’s get to...
February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
Medical Marijuana Program a Windfall for Michigan Government

Medical Marijuana Program a Windfall for Michigan Government

Nearly $10 million in revenue was collected from Michigan medical marijuana applicants — more than double the cost of running the program.
February 7, 2013
02/07/2013
Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession in Vermont

Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession in Vermont

A tripartisan group of 39 co-sponsors, led by Rep. Christopher Pearson (P-Burlington), has introduced a bill to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana...
February 6, 2013
02/06/2013
Weedist Destinations: Crested Butte, CO

Weedist Destinations: Crested Butte, CO

Now that Amendment 64 has passed in Colorado, there are plenty of opportunities for cannatourism and the exploration of the state’s cool cities and ski towns. Colorado squashes...
By: Lateralus
February 6, 2013
02/06/2013
Medical Marijuana Patients in NJ Face Long Waits for Meds

Medical Marijuana Patients in NJ Face Long Waits for Meds

New Jersey’s single operating dispensary can not keep up with medical marijuana patient’s needs. Patients say that the wait for medication is anywhere from a few weeks...
February 6, 2013
02/06/2013
Look Out, New York, It’s Randy Credico For Mayor!

Look Out, New York, It’s Randy Credico For Mayor!

New York City has earned itself the sobriquet of Marijuana Arrest Capital of the World, with tens of thousands of minor pot possession arrests every year —...
February 6, 2013
02/06/2013
Virginia Welfare Drug Testing Bill Killed

Virginia Welfare Drug Testing Bill Killed

A bill backed by Republicans that would have required drug screening and testing of welfare recipients died Monday in the Virginia Senate. The measure failed by one...
February 6, 2013
02/06/2013
South Dakota Medical Marijuana Defense Bill Killed

South Dakota Medical Marijuana Defense Bill Killed

A bill that would have allowed South Dakotans charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession to mount a medical necessity defense was defeated Tuesday in the state legislature. The...
February 6, 2013
02/06/2013
Details on the New Federal Marijuana Legalization Measures

Details on the New Federal Marijuana Legalization Measures

Today, Representatives Jared Polis and Earl Blumenauer introduced two legislative measures that would end the federal prohibition on marijuana and permit for the regulated production and retail sales of...
February 6, 2013
02/06/2013
5 Marijuana Stocks Going Crazy (and this Could be Just the Beginning)

5 Marijuana Stocks Going Crazy (and this Could be Just the Beginning)

Here are a few marijuana-related stocks that have already made big moves, and could be set for huge bull runs in future: CBIS.OB, GRNH.PK, HEMP.PK, MJNA.PK, PHOT.OB
February 6, 2013
02/06/2013

Congress Introduces Federal Bills to Regulate Marijuana

Members of Congress introduced bills Tuesday to end marijuana prohibition and start regulating and taxing marijuana like alcohol at the federal level. Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced...
February 6, 2013
02/06/2013
Free Marijuana? Craigslist Ads Offer Free Weed with a Twist to Comply with Colorado Pot Laws

Free Marijuana? Craigslist Ads Offer Free Weed with a Twist to Comply with Colorado Pot Laws

Under Colorado”s Amendment 64, an adult 21 and over can gift up to an ounce of pot to another adult, legally. So some Coloradans are getting creative with...
February 6, 2013
02/06/2013
MPP’s Rob Kampia on “The Agenda”, Talks Nevada Cannabis Legalization

MPP’s Rob Kampia on “The Agenda”, Talks Nevada Cannabis Legalization

MPP executive director Rob Kampia is interviewed on “The Agenda,” a popular political show on the Las Vegas NBC affiliate. In particular, he discusses the prospects for legalizing marijuana...
February 5, 2013
02/05/2013
Colorado MMJ Meet and Greet

Colorado MMJ Meet and Greet

Well, it finally happened. The skills I gained from my years of toil in the food service industry has finally allowed me do something truly awesome. I...
February 5, 2013
02/05/2013
Harborside Releases “The Haag” Political Cartoon

Harborside Releases “The Haag” Political Cartoon

A political cartoon released by Harborside Health Center describes the struggles of California’s medical marijuana community with US Attorney Melinda Haag. Haag has been targeting California dispensaries...
February 5, 2013
02/05/2013
Marijuana Policy Project’s Steve Fox on CNBC Power Lunch

Marijuana Policy Project’s Steve Fox on CNBC Power Lunch

MPP director of government relations Steve Fox was interviewed on CNBC’s Power Lunch on Wednesday about the implementation of Washington State’s new legal marijuana market regulations. Here’s the clip:...
February 5, 2013
02/05/2013
Old Hippie Edible Story: Cosmic Caramels

Old Hippie Edible Story: Cosmic Caramels

I was digging around in my Dank Drawer (yes, all my Canna Caps and various edibles have their own entire drawer in our refrigerator), when I found...
February 5, 2013
02/05/2013
Massachusetts Department of Public Health May Miss May 1st Medical Marijuana Deadline

Massachusetts Department of Public Health May Miss May 1st Medical Marijuana Deadline

Massachusetts state health officials say they may miss the deadline imposed by the law to create and define the rules surrounding the medial marijuana program.
February 5, 2013
02/05/2013
Up Next… Oregon!

Up Next… Oregon!

Over the past couple of months, I have been asked the following question many, many times: So which states are next? What people want to know, of...
By: Steve Fox
February 5, 2013
02/05/2013
Texas Teen Narrowly Escapes Death After Smoking Synthetic Marijuana

Texas Teen Narrowly Escapes Death After Smoking Synthetic Marijuana

Houston-area teenager Emily Bauer was a normal 16-year-old “full of light and laughter” until her family says she had serious side effects from smoking synthetic marijuana.