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Michigan Medical Marijuana Bills Would Legalize “Medibles” and Dispensaries
House bill 5104 passed by a vote of 100 to 9 in favor of legalizing medical marijuana edibles. "Medibles"
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As California Moves To Ban Dabs, Washington Wants To Legalize
Washington's House and Senate voted to approve House Bill 2304, which calls to legalize retail sale of dabs. Whereas in California...
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 26, 2014.
Poll: Marijuana Ballot Measures Likely to Increase Overall Voter Turnout
Nearly four out of ten participants in the survey would be “much more likely” to go to the polls if an initiative to legalize marijuana was on the ballot.
Parents 4 Pot Ready to Grow
After a whirlwind beginning, Parents 4 Pot founders have taken their next steps. Articles of Incorporation have been filed and approved. The group is now an official Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporatio
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NORML Still Fighting to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Georgia
The Peachtree NORML Conference brought together people hoping to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize cannabis in Georgia.
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Will the Justice Department Crack Down on Medical Marijuana?
The Justice Department indicated it would allow legalization to proceed only if states created “strong and effective regulatory and enforcement systems.”
Washington: Lawmakers Pass Measure Allowing for Retail Sale of Marijuana Concentrates
Lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved legislation to allow for the retail sale of high-THC marijuana concentrates, such as extracts, waxes, and oils
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Marijuana Industry Finds Unlikely New Allies in Conservatives
Conservatives should be troubled when companies can't claim tax deductions or keep cash in banks or provide plants for federal medical research.
California Could Ban Dabs
California could soon ban the potent cannabis extracts, dabs. A bill regulating the industry would prohibit any physician from prescribing butane hash oil.
Oregon Rules Ban Edibles - The Community Responds
"The Oregon Health Authority released draft rules late Wednesday for medical-pot dispensaries to follow when they open as early as next week under a new law. Although medical marijuana will be available at the dispensaries, the agency wants to ban sweets containing the drug because they could be attractive to young people."
Seattle Medical Marijuana Dispensary Is First In Washington State To Achieve National Certification
The first medical marijuana dispensary in Washington State was certified under a nationwide program that verifies the quality of products sold.
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Chris Christie Worried About Profit Motive Of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Gov. Chris Christie said, “...what I originally proposed…was that it be a hospital-based program, that way the profit motive is drained out a lot from it.”
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Why National Marijuana Legalization Will Happen, in One Chart
In a Pew Research Center poll, Millennials overwhelmingly supported marijuana legalization at a 69% rate, more than double their support since 2005
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A Day in the Life of a Marijuana Lobbyist
Pot lobbyists are seeking legitimacy and taking the steps to achieve it.
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California Legalization Is Coming, But What Path Will It Take?
With four marijuana legalization initiatives vying for the California ballot, one thing is clear: All four are better than the state’s current prohibition.
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Why Marijuana Is Still Off-Limits for Researchers in Colorado
Researchers at Institutions have to comply with federal drug laws as a condition of receiving funding or other assistance under any federal program.
California Democrats Officially Add Marijuana Legalization to Platform
California Democrats approved adding support of taxing and regulating marijuana to the party’s platform Sunday, despite opposition from Gov. Jerry Brown-D.