Alcohol Still Gets a Free Pass in the NFL
It's still a major gripe of mine with the NFL, and pro sports in general: alcohol gets a free pass, regardless of how much havoc it wreaks.
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Employers Still Discriminating Against Colorado Cannabis Users
The backward logic of cannabis prohibition continues to create problems for fully functioning, responsible employees who are discriminated against by employers just because they partake of cannabis in their free time.
Realm of Caring Announces Charlotte's Web to Be Shipped to All 50 US States
Families on Realm of Caring's out-of-state wait list received emails this week that Charlotte's Web Hemp Oil™ will now be available for shipping to all 50 states.
NFL Suspends Ray Rice Indefinitely
The NFL, and sports in general, are (hopefully) waking up to a new generation of policy wherein domestic violence is no longer brushed aside for the good of the record book. I can only hope that the horribly outdated drug policy is also evaluated.
Supermajority May Be Needed to Pass Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Bill
The Pennsylvania Senate reconvened on September 15 after their summer break, with the passage of medical cannabis near the top of the agenda.
NFL May Ease Marijuana Policy. Barely.
On any given Sunday in the NFL, winners and losers can be hard to predict, as every fan and athlete knows. Now medical cannabis advocates are tasting disappointment, too, along with more than a few players, after an expected improvement in league policy fizzled in the late stages of the game.
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New York Could Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2015
The state of New York could legalize marijuana for recreational use as early as 2015. State Sen. Liz Krueger (D) will reintroduce the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act during the next legislative session which begins in January...
The Banking Bind: How Federal Law Is Making Business Difficult for Cannabis Dispensaries
While cannabis remains federally illegal, the banks hesitate to serve medical dispensaries despite their treatment as legal businesses by the state.
New Jersey's Broken Medical Marijuana Program Continues to Hurt Patients
New Jersey remains a poor excuse for a medical marijuana state, and patients continue to suffer the consequences. Currently, there remain only three dispensaries in the state, and patients continue to struggle with gaining access to them.
NFL And Players Union Agree On Drug Policy Changes
The NFL and the NFLPA have (tentatively) reached an agreement on a new drug policy for players. The league will still punish players who test positive for marijuana and, I feel, the new punishment guidelines are still too harsh.
Members of Community Groups Congratulate Philadelphia Mayor on Marijuana Bill
According to The Philadelphia Tribune, members of the Institute for the Development of African American Youth (IDAAY), as well as other organizations, congratulated Mayor Michael Nutter for agreeing to sign a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession in Philadelphia.
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Marijuana, Federal Power & the States
On Friday, the Center for Business Law & Regulation at Case Western Reserve University School of Law will be hosting a conference on Marijuana, Federal Power and the States that will explore the legal and policy issues arising from the decision of some states to legalize marijuana.
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Hawaii Lawmakers May Ease Access to Medical Marijuana
Hawaii residents will have a chance to voice their opinion on establishing a statewide system to dispense medical marijuana during a public hearing before the Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary Task Force. The final hearing will be held ...
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HHS: Federal Law Allows Marijuana Purchases With Welfare
The federal government maintains the authority to curb funding to states that allow welfare recipients to use their EBT cards in liquor stores, casinos and strip clubs, but that power doesn't extend to marijuana dispensaries.
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Hawaii Medical Marijuana Task Force Releases Updated Report
The Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary Task Force just released a newly updated report on the policies and procedures for access, distribution, security, and other relevant issues related to the medical use of marijuana.
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GOP Senator Pat Roberts: Leave Marijuana Legalization Up to the States
Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) said Saturday that states should be free to legalize marijuana. "That's not a federal issue," Roberts said. "That's a state issue. If you want to get a Rocky Mountain high, go west."
UK Arthritis Patient Punished for Using Cannabis
55 year old Andrew Foster of Torquay openly admitted to production and possession of cannabis but claimed he was doing so purely for medicinal purposes. Foster suffers from severe arthritis and back pain and maintains that cannabis has been exceptionally effective in treating his pain.
Australian Child Turns to Cannabis as Last Hope
Australian politicians have approved a medical cannabis trial thanks to a little girl. Two year old Cambrie Humphris suffers from 80-100 seizures per day.