Hemp: Unlimited Fuel for the Green Rush
The industry is stunted by federal regulations which outlaw commercial hemp production. In 2011, total sales of hemp food & beauty care products exceeded...
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Cash Phlow Saturday at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe
The Cash Phlow Show will be live at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe this Saturday, April 27th for one night only at 8:00pm. The L.A. rapper is a favorite...
The Push Is on for PTSD and Medical Marijuana
Murphy also wants to ensure that his state's new medical marijuana law provides for access to the plant for PTSD.
Oregon Senate Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD
The Oregon Senate passed a bill allowing people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to secure a medical marijuana card in a 19-11 vote.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.17)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 17, 2013:
Help Oregon Veterans With PTSD!
SB 281, a bill adding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for the use of medical marijuana, has cleared its last hurdle...
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Oregon Must Hand Over Medical Marijuana Records to Feds
The DEA has obtained a warrant for Oregon's medical marijuana records, claiming to be investigating black market dealers.
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Vandalized MPP Billboard Rises Again With a New Message
A Portland billboard put up by Marijuana Policy Project in March only lasted one night before being destroyed.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.10)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 10, 2013:
Oregon Cannabis Legalization Bill Makes History and Headway
The first cannabis legalization bill to pass through a legislative committee, Oregon's HB 3371 has made history. Even USA Today included an article...
Weedist Destinations: Potland, Oregon
Potland, Oregon: "It's not a typo; it's a way of life." Anonymous
Oregon: MPP Unveils Billboard for Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, time for Portland's Spring Beer & Wine Fest. Locals may notice a massive reminder that marijuana is safer than alcohol.
Oregon State Offers World's First industrial Hemp Course
Oregon State University's College of Forestry & Department of Wood Science and Engineering have announced a course covering all aspects of industrial hemp.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.20)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 20, 2013:
Weedist Talks to Morgan Fox of Marijuana Policy Project
Morgan Fox is Communications Manager for Marijuana Policy Project. He is from Cleveland, but has lived in Washington DC since he joined MPP in 2008.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.06)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 6, 2013:
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Oregon Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for PTSD Advances
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed Senate Bill 281 on a 4-1 vote. SB 281 would allow those suffering from PTSD to use medical marijuana.
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Marijuana Legalization May Be Unstoppable
On Tuesday, US Attorney General Eric Holder told America to expect a decision "soon" on how he'll respond to the recent legalization of pot by Colorado and Washington state. The same day, legislative committees in New Mexico and Hawaii approved bills to decriminalize marijuana possession and Oregon lawmakers introduced a legalization bill. Rhode Island legislators also held a hearing on a bill to legalize and tax marijuana.