Drug Czar: Feds Will Target Marijuana Suppliers in CO and WA
Gil Kerlikowske, the U.S. drug czar, said that federal prosecutors will target marijuana suppliers and growers, even in states that have legalized marijuana
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Gil Kerlikowske, the U.S. drug czar, said that federal prosecutors will target marijuana suppliers and growers, even in states that have legalized marijuana
The Colorado House of Representatives has passed HB 1061, a bill that will create training programs for medical marijuana employees.
An Arizona Senate panel voted to allow police to destroy all marijuana seized in investigations, even if they find that it was legal medical marijuana.
Billygoatgreen MMJ, the Colorado Springs marijuana delivery service that offered free marijuana in exchange for a delivery charge, has been raided by police
Bob Erb, a marijuana activist from British Columbia, Canada, has pledged $500,000 to match donations to Sensible BC.
Nuvilex Inc. has established a new subsidiary, Medical Marijuana Sciences, Inc. to further study the effects of cannabinoids and develop disease treatments.
In Idaho, the Senate's State Affairs Committee unanimously approved a marijuana ban, and urged President Obama to crack down on Washington's I-502.
Lawmakers that used to avoid marijuana lobbyists are now seeking them out. Many members of Congress are working toward reforming federal marijuana laws.
Senator Zirkin is promoting SB-297, a bill which would reduce penalties for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana in Maryland to a fine of up to $100.
The Kentucky hemp bill has been approved by the state's Senate Agricultural Committee. The bill would legalize industrial hemp production in Kentucky.
Washington toxicologist Fiona Couper claims there has been no increase in marijuana DUI's since the passage of I-502.
Mike Callton introduced a bill to legalize dispensaries in the state, rightly claiming that Michigan's 125,000 MMJ patients need safe access to medication.
Senator Ortiz y Pino requested that the Economic Development Department conduct a study to find financial implications of taxing and regulating marijuana.
"Evergreen: The Road to Legalization in Washington" is about the passage of I-502. The trailer shows parts of the process that led to marijuana legalization
From 2002 to 2011, adolescents that perceived danger from drinking rose from 38.2% to 40.7%. Perceived danger from marijuana use dropped from 54.6% to 44.8%
Steamboat Springs, Colorado is the latest of many CO cities adopting 'emergency' ordinances to prevent the formation of private marijuana clubs.
Thanks to the popularity of WA's public marijuana forums, state officials have added new forums and changed the remaining scheduled forums to larger venues.
Unfortunately, the Amendment 64 Implementation Task Force has decided to recommend a marijuana DUI regulation that is similar to Washington's.