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Silver Lining: Automatic Budget Cuts Would Hinder Drug War
The automatic budget cuts set for Friday could actually help lessen the federal drug war, costing the DEA $166 million of its $2.02 billion budget.
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Weedist Talks to Mason Tvert of Marijuana Policy Project
Mason Tvert is largely credited with the legalization of marijuana in CO. He founded SAFER, co-directed the Amendment 64 campaign and now works with MPP.
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Nevada Senator Working on Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill
Senator Segerblom wants to authorize medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada. They would be regulated as tightly as casinos by the Gaming Control Board.
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Castle Rock, CO Bans Commercial Marijuana Operations
Castle Rock, Colorado, has finalized a ban on commercial marijuana operations that covers commercial cultivation, manufacturing, testing and sales.
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Washington Bill Would Forgive Minor Marijuana Convictions
Washington Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon introduced a bill that would allow people to have their records cleared of minor marijuana convictions.
2013 LA High Times Medical Cannabis Cup Winners
High Times has a great photo gallery of the winners of their 2013 Medical Cannabis Cup in Los Angeles.
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Snoop Lion Wants to Educate Kids About Marijuana
Most people understand that the key to drug abuse prevention is education, and Snoop Lion is no exception.
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Details of Pennsylvania's Regulate Marijuana Act Revealed
Senator Daylin Leach released the full text of the Regulate Marijuana Act (SB 528). The bill is very similar to Colorado's Amendment 64.
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Grand Rapids, MI Waiting to Implement Decriminalization
A county prosecutor is suing Grand Rapids to prevent the implementation of Prop 2, a decriminalization initiative, which is causing delays.
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CO's Amendment 64 Task Force Recommends Marijuana Tourism
Colorado's Amendment 64 Task Force has voted to recommend allowing tourists to buy marijuana, though the amount will be limited to curb resale attempts.
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Amendment 64 Task Force - Employers Choose Own Policies
Colorado's Amendment 64 Task Force recommended that employers may choose to keep existing policies regarding marijuana use or write their own policies.
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Marijuana Leaf- Pulled Over for Decal
A Texas couple was pulled over in the Memphis area, for no other reason than an Ohio State Buckeyes sticker that was confused with a marijuana leaf sticker.
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary in DC to Open in April
This may not sound like big news with the sudden boom in the industry around the country, but DC has been fighting for medical marijuana for 15 years.
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Czech President Signs Medical Marijuana Into Law
The medical marijuana will be imported initially, and Czech patients can get their medicine at the pharmacy, along with other required medications.
CNN Video - Stoned Drivers Test Skills
A CNN video shows how marijuana affects the driving skills of three stoned drivers. The levels of active THC in the subjects blood were also recorded.
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Legal Pot Boosts Tourism Revenue
Many Canadians have begun taking their vacations in Washington and Colorado. This influx of tourism is due to marijuana possession not being prosecuted.
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450 People Attend I-502 Public Marijuana Forum in Spokane, WA
Washington's Liquor Control Board held a public marijuana forum in Spokane on Tuesday, to get input on regulating the production and sale of marijuana.
RhinoGrow LED Grow Light Comparison – Conclusion
The HPS weighed in heavier, but color and flavor were better from the RhinoGrow LED. Anyone interested in purchasing the RhinoGrow 400 can save up to 40%